62 leftover not Recipes

flour, baking soda, salt, butter, softened, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, crisp rice cereal, oatmeal, sweetened flaked coconut, chopped nuts (peanuts and pecans), raisins, chopped chocolate candy bars (do not use hard candy, candy corn, licorice or gummy candy) or 2 -3 cups decorative candies (do not use hard candy, candy corn, licorice or gummy candy)

cooked bacon (optional), olive oil or 2 tbsp drippings, from bacon, onion, thinly sliced, potatoes , thinly slice, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, leftover vegetables (peas, or asparagus work nicely )

leftover mashed potatoes, well seasoned, leftover rice, peas (frozen, fresh not canned ), shredded cheddar cheese, egg, beaten, seasoned bread crumbs, olive oil, spray

leftover cooked chicken, shredded, vegan mayonnaise (not lite !) or 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not lite!), curry powder

leftover roast turkey meat, shredded, fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, bell peppers (preferably red and orange), finely chopped, garlic clove, finely chopped, ground cumin, dried oregano, crumbled, black beans, rinsed and drained, corn tortilla chips (not low-fat ), grated jalapeno jack cheese (8 oz), chopped scallion greens, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, chopped pickled jalapeno, tomato salsa

leftover roast turkey meat, shredded, fresh lime juice, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, bell peppers, finely chopped (preferably red and orange), garlic clove, finely chopped, ground cumin, dried oregano, crumbled, black beans, rinsed and drained, corn tortilla chips (not low-fat ), grated jalapeno jack cheese (8 oz), chopped scallion top, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream, chopped pickled jalapeno peppers

cooked pasta , cut into about 2 inch strands (tossed in your favorite sauce), eggs (or egg beaters), shredded cheese, seasoned bread crumbs, garlic powder (optional), diced cooked meat (optional)

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

leftover baked potato , cut in pieces if not already in chunks, olive oil, chopped tomato (ripe and flavorful ones really make a difference here), dried dill, cottage cheese (i like 1% milk fat), fresh ground pepper, salt (i usually don tsp add any)

diced leftover turkey, chicken stock (or 4 cans chicken broth), dried thyme or 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, onion, diced small, diced celery, butter, divided, vege-sal or salt to taste, fresh ground black pepper to taste, sliced white or brown mushrooms, sliced baby bella or shitake mushrooms (not dried shitakes), water, better than bouillon mushroom base (optional but recommended ), soy sauce (or more if you do not have the mushroom base), flour, cooked wild rice or wild/brown rice mix, half and half or cream

ramen noodles (chicken flavor), egg, leftover meat, cooked and chopped (any type of meat will do)

chicken carcass skin and all, celery stalks leafy if possible, onion, some mushrooms if you like any kind except shitakke, carrots 1 not peeled, water, low sodium chicken stock powder (optional), ramano beans or white kidney beans, salt and pepper to taste, garlic whole, basil, baby bok choy, zucchini sliced, fresh parsley

egg, leftover rice, sauerkraut, hot pepper flakes, oil (i used canola)

chopped cooked turkey, tomato sauce & mushrooms (or make your own it should be a fairly thick sauce), leek, white part only, cleaned and roughly chopped, canned corn niblets, frozen peas (not thawed ), fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried rosemary, salt and pepper, sheets phyllo pastry, butter, melted

turkey or 1 -2 cup chicken, chopped, gravy, left over, broth , for thinning the gravy (if using fresh not needed), mixed vegetables , whatever you have on hand i used frozen mixed veggies-thawed, french s french fried onions, pie crust , i use a no roll see below

quick oats, puffed rice cereal (or wheat or kashi), leftover cereal, water, soymilk, salt, fat-free margarine, splenda sugar substitute, cinnamon (optional), vanilla extract (optional) or 1/4 tsp maple extract (optional)

mozzarella cheese (i think swiss would also be good), elbow macaroni, butter, olive oil, mushroom, sliced thickly, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, cooked cubed turkey, butter, all-purpose flour, homemade turkey broth (chicken or vegetarian can be substituted), sour cream (not lowfat ), white wine, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, freshly grated black pepper, fresh breadcrumb, melted butter, freshly grated parmesan cheese

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional