I love to cook, but we’re only two people so quite frequently we end up with too much food left over. I personally love leftovers just as they are; perfect for mid-day snacks or lunches to go. Unfortunately the ManO’Man does not, so I have to get creative with them for his sake.
Another reason that using leftovers is a big deal is that it’s also extremely important to me that we not waste food in our home. Personally, I have milk that goes bad way too frequently for my liking. In 2013 my New Year’s Resolution was to not waste food, which has given me extra incentive to be very purposeful about the food I purchase and cook, and even how I go about saving and preserving it.
If I’m not going to get to something before its expiration date, it goes into the freezer immediately.
This week I’ll share a few of my quick re-do recipes to make leftovers into something brand new!
From Breakfast food…
To Lunches and Dinners. All while using food from last night’s supper.
How about you? How do you save and/or use your leftovers?
I’m usually only cooking for myself.. so I’ve learned to cook smaller portions. When I do have leftovers, I try to put them to good use. But there must be something wrong with my palate or something, because eating the same exact meal two times in a row sometimes makes me feel ill. Not joking!
Haley- I hear you on cooking for one (or two in my case). I’ve just taken to freezing leftovers as soon as we get done eating, then I don’t have to worry about the food getting passed up for a new meal. I’ve never felt ill from eating the exact same meal twice in a row, but it definitely doesn’t taste good anymore after the first few ’rounds’ of it… That sounds horrible! (Note to self, never serve Haley leftovers :c)