323 using leftovers Recipes

ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, diced celery, diced green pepper, tomato sauce, water, beef base (bullion cubes will work), cumin, chili powder, black pepper (freshly ground ), salt (optional), roasted garlic, oregano, dry mustard, tequila, beer (i use corona), paprika, sugar (not a lot-just enough to reduce acidity), unsweetened cocoa powder, ground coriander, hot sauce, cayenne pepper (adjust to taste or omit), homemade pinto beans , made using leftover ham bone from a spiral cut ham (you can also use kidney beans or canned pinto beans but chili is not as good)

milk, cream of chicken soup (use any flavor creamed soup you like chicken, mushroom, celery, etc i use 2 chicken and 1 celery, us), cooked chicken (i use leftover chicken from rotisserie, grilled or baked chicken), light sour cream, ranch dressing or 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, hot sauce , adjust to your taste

cooked beef, coarsely chopped (use leftover pot roast, oven roast, corned beef, etc.), baking potatoes, peeled and diced, onions, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, dry mustard, salt, garlic powder, ground thyme, beef broth (*)

broad egg noodles, olive oil, onion, chopped large, red pepper, chopped large, mushrooms, sliced, mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, red pepper flakes, roasted chicken breast, chopped in large pieces (use leftover or i really like the lillydale fully cooked, seasoned chicken for this), salt and pepper

fresh mushrooms, chopped (i use baby portabellos), onion, chopped (i use slightly more ), celery, chopped (i use slightly more ), carrot, chopped (i use slightly more ), butter, cubed, all-purpose flour, chicken broth (i make mine from bouillon cubes), fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, hot pepper sauce, half-and-half cream, cubed cooked chicken (i use leftover rotisserie chicken), fresh parsley (i have substituted the appropriate equivalent of dried when i don tsp have fresh), lemon juice, salt

flat bread (i use toufayan brand), olive oil, pesto sauce (i used pesto or can use store bought pesto), kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped, tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped, leaves baby spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, cooked chicken breast, sliced (i used leftover grilled chicken), salt

butter, beef stew meat, cubed (or use leftover meat from a roast or a combination of both), garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped, celery, chopped, green pepper, chopped, beef bouillon cubes, dried parsley, dried basil, ground black pepper (i like to use freshly ground black pepper), bay leaves, carrot, thinly sliced, cabbage, chopped, beef broth (or use homemade beef stock), tomato juice, diced italian-style tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes, with juice, frozen egg noodles, salt, to taste (i use seasoning salt )

onion, chopped, garlic, minced, butter or 1/4 cup margarine (to make a low fat dish, use liquid buds), whole tomatoes (i like to chop these up some), chicken broth, spaghetti, broken into pieces and uncooked, picante sauce, cumin, cooked white meat chicken or 2 cups turkey, cut into bitesized cubes (you can use leftovers or canned), grated cheddar cheese (use non-fat or low-fat cheese if desired)

unbaked pie pastry (large enough to fit a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or to fit top of a small casserole dish), butter, onions, chopped, celery ribs, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, dried chili pepper flakes , add them in for heat (optional), dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavors), flour, leftover beef gravy (or use 2 cups beef consomme or beef broth), worcestershire sauce (use only if using beef broth), cooked beef, cut into small cubes (use leftover steak or roast, can use more or less), potatoes, peeled (cut into 1/2-inch cubes , or a bit larger, can use less potatoes), carrots, peeled (cut into about 1/4-inch cubes or a little larger), sliced mushrooms, well drained, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

ratatouille (can be leftover), marinara , tomato, salsa or spaghitti sauce; with or without meat (can be leftover), no-cook lasagna noodles, thick white sauce - including cottage or ricotta cheese, flour, milk and butter (can use leftovers), shredded cheddar or other sharp cheese (can be leftover)

sour cream, salsa (i use pace picante), head of lettuce, chopped (or mixed salad greens to taste), roma tomatoes, chopped, onion, chopped, pitted olives, drained and finely chopped (can size is approximate), roast beef, cooked and finely chopped (i used leftover roast) or 1/2 lb lean ground beef, cooked, drained and cooled, cheddar cheese, shredded, red kidney beans (optional, can size is approximate ) or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional, can size is approximate), doritos, crushed (i used equal amounts of nacho cheese, spicy nacho and black pepper jack flavors to equal 1 bag)

onions, celery ribs, carrots, parsnips, turnips, garlic cloves, granny smith apples, butternut squash, cut, cannellini beans, pork , beef (can use leftovers) or 2 cups chicken thighs, cubed (can use leftovers), chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock, olive oil, divided, mixed fresh herbs , sage, rosemary, marjoram (1-2 tsp dried), salt or pepper, fresh parsley leaves, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), cornstarch, water

rotini (tri-colored looks nice) cooked and cooled, onion diced, tomatoes diced, fresh cleaned spinach, dice turkey (can use leftover deli meat), dice ham (can use leftover deli meat), crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, mayo, salt, black pepper, dill

dressing, oil, frozen lemonade concentrate thawed, ginger , curry powder, tarragon, garlic powder, cooked diced chicken ( use leftovers or from a store bought oven roasted chicken ), sliced green grapes, sliced celery, salt and pepper to taste

browned ground beef or 1 lb turkey, i use pre-seasoned taco turkey meat or leftover taco meat, diced green onion, you may substitute any onion, kernel corn, diced green chilis, any salsa, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, you may substitute water , if desired, rice, i use leftover pre-cooked rice, pinto beans, kidney beans , black beans or ranch style bean, would work equally well, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, pepper, salt

whole wheat flour, rye flour (or whole wheat flour if rye not available), soy flour, vegetables, cooked, mashed (may substitute strained, leftover cooked grains, e.g. millet, for some or all of the vegetables, use), oil, salt, vegetable stock, cornmeal, coarse

mashed potatoes, use leftovers or made fresh from 4 medium potatoes, grated chedder cheese, scallions sliced, eggs, salt and pepper, dried potato flakes, canola oil for frying, roasted red peppers from the jar or roasted red pepper puree, yogurt, buttermilk, garlic, grated, palm full chives chopped, handful of parsley chopped, handful of dill chopped, palmful cilantro chopped, juice of 1 lemon, hot sauce, salt and pepper

flat bread (i use toufayan brand, you can usually find it in the deli at walmart), olive oil, pesto sauce (i used pesto or can use store bought pesto), kalamata olives, pitted and coursely chopped, tomato, seeded and coursely chopped, leaves baby spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, cooked chicken breast, sliced (i used leftover grilled chicken), salt