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Originally Posted by tinapbeana
i've mentioned on my blog that my DH gets an F for leftovers: he doesn't like 'em, not a bit. i've read about this phenomenon on a few other blogs, too.
at any rate, in my quest to become an ever more frugal frugie, i would like to ask: what are you creative ways to use leftovers? specifically, how do you 'hide' them in the rest of your cooking, what are your favorite tips and tricks?
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Depends what kind of leftovers. I never have problems with leftover soups, stews, chiles or curries, as those are easily reheated.
Leftover meat and veggies can be chopped fine and added to boiling broth along with a can of diced tomatoes, a cup of macaroni and italian spices to make "minestrone".
Leftover mashed potatoes can be mixed with egg, flour and parmesan cheese, rolled out and cut into gnocchi. Just boil 'til they float, drain and serve with your favourite tomato sauce or pesto.
Leftover roast or baked potatoes can be sliced for panfries (make sure they are very cold before slicing).
Leftover rice can be turned into fried rice (scramble fry with onion and garlic, then pour over 1 egg beaten with soy sauce and finish cooking).
Leftover meatloaf or hamburgers can be crumbled, mixed with a tin of cream of mushroom soup and some corn, then topped with mashed potatoes and finished in the oven as a quick "Shepherd's Pie".
Leftover chicken or turkey can be sliced, quick fried with onions, peppers and spices, then served with tortillas as fajitas.
Leftover ham can be chopped fine and added to macaroni and cheese.
It all depends on what sort of leftovers you usually start with...
Jackie