Originally posted on another blog (on 7 Aug 07), I have slightly rewritten it and moved it here.
I am a thrifty sort, yet I insist my meals not get boring. Leftovers need to get eaten, but often don't unless I do something creative with them.
Here are a couple of my tricks:
1. Leftover Basic Beans turn into Bean Patties with Cheese Sauce.
I mash them up together, adding an egg to bind them and bread or cracker crumbs as needed to thicken the mixture up enough to handle. Usually they are already seasoned enough the first time so they don't need more. I form them into patties, coat them with more crumbs, and fry them. Then I make a cheese sauce and serve them with the sauce poured over them.
2. Leftover cheese sauce turns into Cheesy Corn Chowder.
I make a soup base by sauteeing onions and celery (maybe some garlic) in a little olive oil. Add about 2-3 cups chicken stock (or water with bouillion), a cup or two of corn, and a pinch or three of cumin (and maybe a pinch of coriander). Simmer about 10 to 15 minutes. Place in blender and pulse just a little to break up the vegetables without completely pureeing them. Return to soup pot and gradually stir in leftover cheese sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
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3 comments:
Those are some great tips, thanks for sharing them with us. Another good idea for leftovers is to incorporate them into egg omelettes and/or fajitas.
Thank you and I am glad you found them useful.
Indeed omelettes and fajitas are great ways to use leftovers. In fact, omelettes are one of my favorite ways to throw a meal together with bits and pieces from the fridge. Great for that day before grocery shopping...
Thank you for these tips, I will definetly print these out!
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