Leftovers….
Episode 39: I took notes so you didn’t have to….today we are talking about leftovers….
Where do you stand on leftovers? I am one of those people who can do them for lunch the next day but that’s about it unless (of course there are exceptions to the rule) it’s been frozen and reheats well or if it can be transformed into something new. I am not one of those people who can eat the same thing every day or sometimes more than once a month, I know?! I need variety which lucky for me, my career allows me the freedom to let my palette run wild most days!
I did grow up in a household where we didn’t waste anything and as an adult I do my best to follow through with that. I mean don’t get me wrong, if I open the sour cream and see some blue fuzz in it, you better believe it’s going for a ride in the country. I am not a “scrape the top off and go for it” kind of gal. So now that we have that settled let’s just get right to a handful of recipes that I think work great with leftovers in your fridge!
Say you roasted a whole chicken or got a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store….
Skillet Chicken Enchiladas are easy and delish!
A bottomless chicken pot pie (any veggies you have on hand can go into this). I made one the other day with autumn veggies because I had a little butternut squash leftover from a recipe, an apple and some kale so that became my pot pie filling along with the roast chicken. If you go the puff pastry route use Dufour puff, it’s worth the little extra money and tastes SO MUCH BETTER. I find mine at Whole Foods.
Alright so on to Quinoa…friend or foe?
I am of course kidding. Quinoa is a great powerhouse grain and good substitute for rice and other grains. It’s packed with protein and works in many different recipes. Just make sure to rinse it off really good first before you cook it! Here’s a few recipes to use it in or with!
Two proteins, one person, weeknight dinners…
Alright so say you live solo and you are trying to not buy too much when it comes to groceries and you are looking to also make one or two proteins stretch into a few meals. Let’s give this a go together!
First Protein: Ginger Garlic Sausage (raw in casing), I get these from my local meat share I do but I know you can find something just like this at your meat counter in your local grocery store.
Second Protein: Bacon (there are lot of great brands out there but spring for something good, thick cut)
1st Night: To serve one person with lunch the next day, cut this recipe in half. Take two of the ginger sausages out of the casings you are going to make this…https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/263902/spicy-pork-green-bean-stir-fry/ Now keep in mind your pork sausage already has ginger and garlic in it but if you want to add more go for it. If you want it to be not as spicy keep the chilis at a minimum. I would serve this with some classic white or brown rice.
2nd Night: To serve one person with lunch the next day, cut this recipe in half. And I might make a small salad to go with this for me personally. Now should you use guanciale in this recipe, yes will bacon be ok…sure. https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-authentic-spaghetti-alla-carbonara-recipes-from-the-kitchn-170893
3rd Night: To serve one person with lunch the next day, cut this recipe in half. Use the other two sausages, out of their casings. This is a naked wonton soup. Your sausages again is already flavored but if you want to add more go right ahead. I would add both the shiitake and baby boy choy in this if it was me. https://leitesculinaria.com/273744/recipes-naked-wonton-soup.html
4th Night: This one you really can’t cut in half but you’d have breakfast for a few days after for sure and I would serve it with a crisp salad as well. Also get a premade pie crust from the store and save yourself some time. https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/bas-best-quiche-lorraine
5th Night: GO OUT or GET TAKE OUT! You cooked all week, you deserve it!
Ok and last but not least…Red Cabbage…Here's a few recipes I love!
Fergus Hendersons Red Salad (if you don’t know who this is, look him up…you should. He’s an amazing chef from London)
Now go forth and cook/eat some amazing food!!
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