62 leftover not Recipes

sweetened condensed milk (carmelized-directions follow), not evaporated milk ), chopped dates, chopped pecans, milk, whipping cream , whipped, graham cracker crumb crust, stir in dates , pecans and condensed milk; cool. chill thoroughly. fold in whipped cream., pour into crust ., chill 3 hours or until set., garnish as desired ., refrigerate leftovers .

chicken leftovers, green bell pepper, chopped finely, yellow bell pepper, chopped finely, red bell pepper, finely chopped, good sized onion, finely chopped, elbow or bow-tie macaroni, uncooked rice, salt & pepper to taste, oregano, garlic powder (not garlic salt!), chopped celery, chopped carrots, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, or 12-16 fresh, chopped, old cheddar, grated (amount to your preference), mozzarella cheese, grated (amount to your preference), balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, hot sauce

red potatoes (key ingredient for this, as they are much moister than russets), each wrapped in foil and baked until done (400 degrees for about 1 hour, just until soft when gently squeezed). when done, remove from foil and let them set out to cool down enough to handle, or make them ahead of time and keep in refrigerator (once cooled) until ready to use., smoked ham, cubed into bite size pieces (ask the deli to slice a 3/4 slice of smoked ham if you don tsp have any ham leftovers to use - be sure to use smoked, not honey, ham), tb butter, tb flour, teapsoon garlic powder (don tsp use garlic salt since there s plenty of salt in the ham and butter - you can mince a couple fresh garlic cloves, if you prefer), crazy mixed-up salt (about 1 tsp), pepper (about 1/2 tsp), half-and-half (gives you a richer sauce than milk), grated gruyere cheese, grated velvetta cheese, some thin butter slivers for topping

bottled turkey gravy, sweet potato, sourdough rolls, dried sage, thickly sliced deli-style roasted turkey breast , torn or cut in 2-inch pieces (or thanksgiving turkey leftovers), whole- or crushed-berry cranberry sauce (not jellied )

tortellini pasta (use the unfilled type, or substitute another dry pasta), ricotta cheese, egg, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded muenster cheese, olive oil, red onion, diced, garlic, minced, cubanelle peppers, seeded and chopped, mushrooms (do not drain), leftover meatloaf, cubed, marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, dried rosemary, crushed, red wine, parmesan cheese

fresh lasagna noodles (cook according to directed on package if not using fresh), olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, carrots, fine dice, celery ribs, thinly sliced, bell pepper, diced, fresh basil, chopped, dried oregano, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, bay leaf, crushed tomatoes, eggs, mozzarella cheese, cubed, mozzarella cheese, shredded, ricotta cheese, romano cheese, grated, nutmeg, fresh grated to taste, leftover mashed potatoes, mozzarella cheese, sliced, romano cheese, grated

linguine (whole wheat, fresh and refrigerated), sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed), olive oil, lightly packed basil leaves, almonds, chopped, shredded parmesan cheese, bottled minced garlic, salt, black pepper, crumbled feta cheese (reduced-fat ), water , leftover from cooking the pasta (see step 1)

cold leftover mashed potatoes (not instant ), flour, vegetable oil, any seasonings you like; onion powder , garlic powder, chives, cooked onion, cooked green peppers, etc.

linguine, olive oil, garlic cloves (crushed and sliced ), tomato paste, kalamata olives (sliced or crushed ), red pepper flakes, dry tarragon (or favorite herb marjoram, fennel, oregano), fresh thyme (or favorite herb basil), wine (leftover red or white not to sweet or dominating), grated parmigiano, white breadcrumbs (very stale and toasted), toasted nuts (pine nuts or crushed almonds), fresh parsley

potato chips , not wavy, stalks celery , cut into 1/4 inch pieces, about 2 cups, asparagus spears, cut and drained or 2 bunches fresh asparagus, cut cooked and drained, tuna in water , squeeze out as much water as possible, may substitute with 2 cups leftover chicken, cream of chicken soup , fat free is ok, cheddar cheese, grated , anything from colby to sharp cheddar depending on taste

michigan navy beans, water, thick slice leftover spiral ham, cut into small pieces (not country ham, which is too salty), butter, onion, chopped, salt and pepper, fresh parsley leaves

grilled chicken, 1 lb. chopped in 1/4 piece., bleu cheese or ranch dressing, 1 cup, your favorite hot sauce, (i like franks red hot buffalo ), 1 cup, cream cheese, 8 oz. package, softened, cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded, mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded, great if you have leftover chicken. if not, grill or saute a couple of boneless skinless breasts, or tenderloins, in seasoned salt, garlic pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and maybe a dash of cayenne if you want it really hot

flour tortillas , large, full chicken breast , fully cooked and shredded, rotisserie chicken is best, cooked rice , leftover rice works great, corn niblets , frozen can be used, no need to defrost, cream of chicken soup , 97% fat free, regular can be used, milk , use soup can to measure, use any type of, rotel tomatoes , not necessary to drain, green chilies , do not drain, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided, sliced black olives

petite diced tomatoes, diced tomatos with chilies (first, pour the canned tomatos into large bowl, mix up, and then drain about 3/4 of the juice out be), green onions (chop em up), cilantro (chop it up), sliced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, jalapeno peppers (slice them lengthwise in half and clean out most, but not all, of the seeds), seasoned rice vinegar, sea salt, fine black pepper, limes (squeezed or juiced, use the leftover pulp, too), diced fresh ripe roma tomatoes

egg noodles or whatever pasta you have on hand, chicken , rotisserie or leftover cooked and chopped - skin removed, celery rib, chopped, onion, chopped, butter or margarine, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, reduced sodium is fine, milk, mushrooms, sliced, not canned, frozen peas, parmesan cheese, grated and a handful of crushed sour cream and onion potato chips

sourdough bread (toasted recommended ), cream cheese, softened, orange marmalade or 2 tbsp apricot preserves or 2 tbsp leftover cranberry sauce, smoked turkey breast (not packaged deli meat)

carrot, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick, summer squash, slices 1/4 inch thick, zucchini, slices 1/4 inch thick, chopped onion, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, crumbled cornbread (leftover from the recipe of your choice), dry white bread , torn or chopped in 1/4 inch pieces, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, melted (not spread or tub product)

whole wheat penne (or any kind you d like), olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, diced italian tomatoes, not drained, canned chicken, drained (or leftover shredded chicken breast), salt, black pepper, mozzarella cheese (optional)