The UpCyclist ReGrained's Upcycled Food Blog

  • How To Make Upcycled Vegetable Broth At Home

    Making soup broth one of the easiest and time-honored ways to upcycle food at home. Here is an easy guide to getting started. 
  • One-Pot Pasta with Smoked Trout, Asparagus and Pea Recipe

    This delightful upcycled food recipe is made up of premium sustainable ingredients including our pasta, smoked rainbow trout, and incredible fresh veggies, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt. The creamy ricotta mixed with tangy lemon zest brings the perfect balance to this healthy and easy weeknight dish. 
  • ReGrained's Show-Stopper Stuffing & Upcycled Thanksgiving Leftovers

    At ReGrained, we’re big fans of Thanksgiving. Sure, time with family and friends is nice, but it’s all the edible upcycling that really gets us in the spirit! From green bean casserole & stuffing sandwiches to homemade turkey stock, the end of your Thanksgiving meal is the beginning of many a leftovers masterpiece. But just in case you’re fresh out of creativity from your show-stopping Turkey Day dish, we’ve asked ReGrained’s very own Commander-in-Chef, Phil Saneski, to do that part for you.

  • Carolyn Jung's Pasta Review + Creamy Miso Pasta Recipe

    "Think of it as a Japanese-influenced version of Italian cacio e pepe, in which the usual butter, grated Parmesan and pasta cooking water is supplemented with either white or red miso to create a creamy, buttery sauce that hugs each noodle. Instead of cracked pepper, it gets finished with furikake or toasted nori."
  • Expert Italian Chef Viola Buitoni's New Favorite Pasta

    According to Chef Viola, the way Semolina Artisanal Pasta turned our tasty flour into strozzapreti "creates a pasta with nutty personality, decisive flavor and firm bite." and is her new favorite!
  • Upcycled Strozzapreti Pasta with Taleggio, Porcini, Walnuts and Crispy Speck Recipe

    Chef Leah Ferrazzani, the owner of Semolina Artisanal Pasta created this rich and earthy and a gooey-delicious complement to the malty qualities of the ReGrained Strozzapreti. 
  • Upcycled Soup Series: One Pot Black Bean Soup With ReGrained Mexican Street Corn Flavored Puffs

    Cooking beans from dry is a technique that allows you to buy in bulk and reduce waste. Add even more flavor with cilantro, lime, avocado, and our Mexican Street Corn Puffs!

  • Butternut Squash Coconut Milk Soup With Vegetable Scrap Stock

    You've probably heard it over and over again, but there really is no match for homemade stock. Store bought broth cannot compare to the robust, simmering flavors offered by fresh stock using real ingredients. Plus, it allows you to use leftover vegetable parts, transforming your dish into an upcycled meal! Let's try this out with a vegan coconut milk butternut squash soup! 
  • Upcycled Tomato & Red Pepper Soup with Urban Garden Puffs

    Do you ever have a few carrots leftover from a dish, or a few roasted red peppers floating in a jar, hiding in the back of the fridge? This soup can help you use all those leftover vegetables to make a delicious dish! Top it off with ReGrained Urban Garden Puffs for added crunchy texture!

  • Recipes for an Upcycled Summer: Corn Chowder, Chow Chow, and Panzanella

    Let's dig into some awesome recipes from our friend Chef Alison to help you upcycle your food at home this summer! Time to Eat Up!
  • Make More With Less This 4th of July

    As we gear up for a unique year of July 4th celebrations, let's look at how we make American the land of the Waste Free.
  • Shelter-In-Place Hack: DIY Upcycled Spa Water

    In the process of adjusting to a new normal within an unpredictable landscape it’s helpful to highlight the simple joys we can sprinkle into our daily routines. Making this easy, upcycled spa water is a small step we can all take to fight food waste AND stay-at-home stress. If your WFH regimen is feeling stale, read on for this refreshing recipe!