When you have a little bit of this and a little bit of that left in your fridge, pantry, or freezer, consider making a batch of stuffed mushrooms. They aren't difficult to make and can be a fantastic way to use all of those odds and ends.
It's good to have go-to ideas for busy weeks and evenings when you would really rather not spend a lot of time thinking about what to call dinner. In that spirit, I'm sharing one of my favorite stand-by dinner ideas.
When you've found yourself baking a bunch, it can sometimes lead to even more baking … not that my family is complaining! Find out how a recent afternoon project became the perfect route to an amazing dessert.
Sometimes, the generosity of others coincides with very special leftovers. It's times like those that your kitchen and your dinner table become places that are nearly sacred and share meals that will have everyone giving thanks.
Leftovers give me a chance to play around a bit with fusion cuisine. But before you click away and think this is too fussy, consider the smiles on the faces of your family when you present macaroni and cheese burritos for dinner!
Weekday leftovers inspire a spicy start to the day when zesty black beans get paired with flour tortillas, tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, chèvre, and eggs to help get you going on the weekend. Brunch will never be the same!
Sometimes, when I'm on my own for dinner, I take a crack at combining culinary themes I haven't blended before. Sometimes, it's a flop and other times, a new favorite is born. Introducing Reuben Nachos!
Sometimes, when you make a large batch of something for dinner, you face the prospects of endless leftover boredom … unless you plan ahead. Many leftovers can be quickly and easily given a new lease on life with some simple makeovers. Get some great ideas on how to do just that!
Sometimes, all you need to make a quick meal that will appeal to your family is a can of refrigerated biscuits and a handful of leftovers or convenience items. Next thing you know, you're serving them a bevy of creatively-assembled empanadas!
It's time for a lesson in cleaning out your refrigerator without feeling like a garbage disposal. A method for getting rid of those must-go items while making dinner seem like a gourmet adventure? It's all within reach. You just need to be able to think outside the box while taking a look inside your fridge!
