Tag Archives: leftovers

Kale, Spinach and Bread Casserole

Posted on 04/04/2012 by

By Katherine A coworker recently gave me a huge bag of kale her father had pulled from his garden and had planned to compost. I need a little help embracing greens sometimes, so I turned to our well-worn copy of … Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday fried eggs and ham

Posted on 01/01/2012 by

Brown a little ham and polenta in a frying pan, fry up an egg or two, stack ‘em all up and, mmmm….. This may also help soak up some of the previous night’s revelry.

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Mashed potato and ham roll ups

Posted on 11/26/2011 by

By Katherine We got this idea from The Silver Spoon and thought it would be a perfect way to use up mashed potatoes. While the recipe calls for a fresh batch, if you’re using leftovers simply add the cheese and … Continue reading →

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Turkey Tetrazzini

Posted on 11/25/2011 by

We’ve had this recipe for so long, we can’t be sure of its origin. We do know this, we’ve cut the butter substantially, which may come as a shock since it still calls for a whole stick. We switched a … Continue reading →

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Turkey and Black Bean Burritos

Posted on 11/22/2011 by

This is a great way to use up a lot of leftover turkey. Although it may a couple more days before everyone has a bunch of cooked turkey on hand. Until then leftover chicken works as well. Turkey and Black … Continue reading →

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Peas and Pasta

Posted on 11/01/2011 by

This is one of the best ways to use leftover marinara sauce. Not to mention it is quick and easy to prepare making it perfect for a midweek meal. I find elbow-shaped pasta works the best for this but any … Continue reading →

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Black Eyed Pea and Ham Stew

Posted on 04/26/2011 by

Here is another great way to use up some of that leftover ham. Much like chili, many different ingredients can be thrown into the pot for a delicious combination. Below are the basic flavor components, after that whatever happens to … Continue reading →

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A Better Chicken Cordon Bleu

Posted on 04/25/2011 by

Here is a good use of leftover ham. This is somewhat different than what most people would consider Chicken Cordon Bleu but I like it better. Of course it is my invention, so I may not be impartial. The Hollandaise … Continue reading →

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Homemade Broth

Posted on 12/29/2010 by

I have found that adding broth instead of water to almost everything improves the flavor and complexity of a dish. I have also found that unless you spend a good amount of money on it, store brand broths are too … Continue reading →

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Minestrone with Fava Beans

Posted on 12/11/2010 by

There is something about a big steaming bowl of soup that just satisfies the soul. As a starter, before a feast, or a whole meal mopped up with crusts of bread, soup is primal. One of my favorite soups to … Continue reading →

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