Everything Must Go! 10 Ways to Put Forgotten Ingredients to Use

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Don't think you're getting out of this one. Even if it doesn't feel like it in your neck of the woods, spring is officially here, and that means it's time for some old-fashioned spring cleaning. Before we even get into deep-cleaning the floors, the shower or — dare we say — that closet of yours, you should be getting your kitchen ready for the season ahead. Tackle your fridge, pantry and freezer head-on by addressing common bought-and-forgotten foods. Instead of straight-up tossing them, put these ingredients to use in fam-favorite recipes (if they haven't gone past their expiration dates).

Check out the slideshow above to discover 10 ways to put forgotten ingredients to use.

This post originally appeared on Food Network: Everything Must Go! 10 Ways to Put Forgotten Ingredients to Use.

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