By Michelle Plummer of Winners Drink Milk
“I HATE leftovers”…how many times have you heard that at
your house? I could easily fit into that
category until I went on a mission these past few months to clear out my pantry
and freezer; and realized I don’t hate leftovers, I hate lacking the
creativity! So let me let you in on a few
secrets to make your holiday meal help stretch your family dining, increase
interest and most of all rid your house of the motto: “I hate leftovers!”
Begin by planning
menus for a week using ingredients in the refrigerator. Next, I would look at the menu and see what I
could do with it for a second meal or sandwich.
I am not a great sandwich eater (6 bites and the meal is over), so stir
fry, salads (that I combine at the meal), casseroles and of course soups and
stews!
Look at the items on
hand. Many times the additional
items you need are in your pantry waiting to be used!
Make the recipes. Package the leftovers in separate small
containers- so not all foods taste alike!
Make a spice bag.
Using a bit of the spices used in the dish to refresh the dish when reheating.
Mix and Match
foods leftover from a couple of days look and see what can be created.
Below are some
suggestions for the first part of the week, you try the second part…no going
out to eat!
Saturday- steak,
roasted rosemary potatoes, veggie sauté of peppers, onions, mushrooms (I use a
frozen medley product)
Sunday- A big pot
of chili for the game, cheese, sour cream, all the fixings!
Monday- Steak and
pepper subs with melted cheese, Italian dressing and new veggie.
Tuesday- make
Hero Nachos with the remaining peppers, onions, and chili. Add cheese, salsa and sour cream.
Wednesday- With
leftovers, I try to clean up every three days.
So on Hump day begin again and use chicken, pork or shrimp.
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