Whenever I’ve cooked more lasagna noodles than needed, I cut the leftovers into 1/4- or 1/2-inch strips and put them in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. They freeze well and make quick hearty…
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I had about 3 ounces of prime rib and half of a baked potato left over from a restaurant dinner. So I sauteed an onion in butter and added the chopped meat and potato. I then mixed in about a cup…
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For a satisfying meat loaf that is just as good the next day for sandwiches, Phyllis C. of Pekin, Illinois adds low-fat plain yogurt and cottage cheese to her meat mixture. “This is one of the…
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When I have leftover melted chocolate from making candies or desserts, I pour it into a small nonstick cake pan, smooth it into an even layer and refrigerate until hardened. Then I “pop” it out…
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I crush leftover peppermint candies or candy canes and add them to chocolate chip cookie dough to create minty chocolate chip treats my boys love. Sometimes I grind the candy in the food processor…
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When we have juice left over from a can of pineapple, I use it to make an easy marinade for chicken breasts. I use leftover pineapple juice and fruit to make an easy marinade for chicken breasts.…
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I use leftover pork and beans to make quick open-face sandwiches my family loves. I put the bean mixture on hamburger bun halves, top each with a slice of American cheese and broil until the…
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Leftover potato dumplings are always a treat the next day. My favorite way to reheat them is to panfry them in a bit of oil. —Jody Hanneman, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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“I add a grated raw potato to leftover mashed potatoes, mix with an egg and seasonings, then shape into patties and fry,” pens Helen Hiller of Shorewood, Wisconsin. “Delicious!”
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“For a refreshing salad or dessert, I mix leftover rice with sliced bananas and undrained crushed pineapple,” reports field editor Sharon E. of Rockwell, Iowa.
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