Our family makes burritos and tacos at least once a week, and a large batch of refried beans offers plenty of leftovers for quick bean and cheese burritos for lunch. These beans were a revelation when we began making them– so incredibly delicious and rich, the first time my huband made them we ate most […]
Something from Nothing: Delicious Fried Rice
Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes that you can make with a few staple ingredients and whatever leftovers you have on hand – fried rice! This is a one skillet dish, so clean up is easy and since this recipe makes use of a lot of leftovers, your refrigerator will have more room […]
Smoked Sausage 10 Minute Lunch Recipe
Create this nutritious, satisfying lunch (or dinner) in about 10 minutes and use up leftover rice & meats at the same time. No smoked sausage? Substitute with precooked chicken or ham. No kale? Use spinach or mustard or collard greens — just whatever you have on hand. Quick, versatile, and yummy!
Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup
Shhh don’t tell anyone you made this amazing soup out of leftovers. A delicious addition to your meal plan!
Classic Meal Makeovers: Budget-stretching Tips and Recipes
Oh, what to do with leftovers? Better question–what to do when the family hated the original meal? Here are some great tips from Pantry Paratus and other favorite food bloggers!
How do I save a pepper that’s about to go bad?
Got a little bit of raw pepper, onion, or celery leftover that you hate to see wasted? here are three quick and easy ways to save it!
