If you have a box of pasta and some canned tomatoes, you can put together a clever meal for dinner. Grab some leftover chicken (or pork or shrimp or ... you get the idea), some super-flavorful additions (like sundried tomatoes, chèvre, and spicy seasonings), and you'll have dinner on the table in a half hour!
Leftover chicken and convenience foods come together to make a super quick, super simple orange chicken mixture that's great tucked into lettuce wraps or serve over steamed rice. However you enjoy it, you're going to love getting dinner on the table in under a half hour!
With April here, everyone is busy welcoming spring with yard work, spring cleaning, and the occasional spring concert or ball game. Save time and money by making dinner a snap with a quick peanut noodle dish featuring the flavors of Thailand and speed that can't be matched by pizza delivery or fast food pickup!
The day after Thanksgiving calls for simple food that's quick to make. Oh, and it should be able to feed your crew and be made ahead and work well with leftovers and be comforting. Heh. No pressure … wish granted!
Sometimes the key to giving leftovers new life is asking yourself if you can give them the sandwich treatment. And when you're thinking outside the box — or the deli — you'll be surprised at how often the answer is "yes".
In about a half hour, you can have a creamy alfredo-like pasta dish that's brimming with sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and spinach on the table. Just plan a little ahead and get your stirring arm in shape, because this one needs some hands-on time.
A blend of leftovers and fresh ingredients turn gumbo into super-quick food that's both beautiful and tasty. It's just what we need as holiday preparations shift into high gear and it seems like no one has time to cook.
Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving involves soup and it can be very simple if you plan ahead and prep some of it in advance and rely on leftovers for the rest! Enjoy the simpler things and take the day off.
Leftovers can be the building blocks of an inspired bowl meal or the finishing touch, depending on what's in your fridge, freezer, or pantry. So grab a bowl and start layering the old with the new and enjoy a laid back dinner tonight!
Summer leftovers often find themselves starring in summer rolls, alongside the season's freshest produce and brightly-colored edible flowers. It's fast, simple, and downright beautiful food. So start rolling!