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How many times have you opened the refrigerator and stared at an assortment of leftover items that needed to be used before they spoiled? I have a tight grocery budget and don't want to waste any of the items I purchase.
I use the leftovers in the refrigerator to create a one-dish casserole-type recipe. I gather the leftover veggies, meat/poultry, and pasta/rice/noodles.
Soups are a great way to use up small amounts of meat and left over veggies. Fresh herbs that are starting to wilt can often be salvaged in these dishes.
As I was preparing dinner Saturday night, I made a conscious decision to have leftovers. I was sauteing chicken breasts for our meal and included one more than I would need, planned to cook frozen peas and included as a side dish a box of chicken flavored rice.
Left-Over Mac and Cheese makes great planned-overs.
I take all of my leftovers for the week and make what I call, "Clean the Refrigerator Soup". I always make my own vegetable, and chicken broths, so I have lots of stock on hand.
An omelette is a great way to use up bits of leftovers-any cooked vegetables, meats and cheeses can be tucked inside. By Linda
Here's a tip that my DH actually taught me (lol). He grew up with having his mom take whatever leftover meat (not hamburger) and put it through the blender or food processor to grind it up
Normally I make sure I take an extra box of resealable plastic bags to family events. I choose between sandwich and quart size.
Leftover scalloped potatoes that won't be used up quickly? Load them in your blender, add milk and blend to smoothness, adding milk as necessary.
The kids love to eat those taco kits where everything is included but refuse to eat the taco sauce. I save all the packets and then when I make a pot of chili I toss them in. Gives it an extra kick! By Michelle Draveski
Looking for ways to use your leftovers? Place individual portions of meat, veggies and dessert if desired on freezer and microwave-safe plates, cover tightly with foil, and freeze.
I take all of my leftovers for the week and make what I call, "Clean the Refrigerator Soup". I always make my own vegetable and chicken broths, so I have lots of stock on hand.
Keeping your leftovers organized is the best way to make you don't lose track of something in the back of the refrigerator. Don't let your leftovers go bad and waste all that good food.
This off the pantry shelf recipe combines leftovers and other ingredients you have on hand to make a casserole worthy of congratulations from the cook's child. This is a page about making a congratulations casserole.
