What "recipes" you use to use up "leftover" food?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220068)
Walnut Creek, California
May 10, 2018 2:38am CST
A few mornings ago, I decided to make eggs with onion and Swiss cheese scrambled in with them. It's one of my default breakfasts when I actually have enough time to cook.
I then scanned my fridge for other stuff I could put in there, just to get it into my tummy and not waste it. What I found was half a can of corn, the other half of which had been used in one of my afternoon salads for a warm day.
I made what might be called a "corn omelette," (with cheese and onion) and it was really good. Do you have "recipes" that can "gobble up" leftovers and turn them into something tasty?
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@riteeshpatidar9026 (504)
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10 May 18
Yes sometimes when chappaties are left in our house we crumble them and then cook them again into a tasty meal called poha by using oil onions and some chillies ,
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@vandana7 (100531)
• India
10 May 18
I know that one...little bit of oil, seasoning, onions fried, add the chillies, chapati pieces, and top it with some lime juice and coriander...tastes yummy...I use even Andhra Mango pickle...juice..that goes well too for me...dad does not like it...
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
11 May 18
Eggs any way with leftovers is a good fall back. I also like to make soups. A good solution is to microwave a potato and top it with whatever you find.
@snowy22315 (181959)
• United States
10 May 18
Omelettes are a good way to use up small pieces of meat and veggies. I made a pasta salad today, and that is another good thing..I have some leftover asparagus, pepperroni, cheese, black olives..it tastes very good in there..and extends the salad..I may put in a bit of turkey tomorrow.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
10 May 18
yes its usually rice , so i either make lemon rice or egg fried rice
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
10 May 18
Its soo easy to add left overs into omelettes! Its also a sure way to actually get rid of left overs instead of having them sit and be forgotten. I love making taco ones with left over taco mean, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese!
The best though are cutting up a grilled hamburger and adding it with cheese and mushrooms!
btw, I didn't think it was safe to leave open veggies in cans in the fridge. suppose to move them to a bowl?
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
10 May 18
Like you I'D put it in a scramble eggs or make a soup and throw in leftovers so it becomes something new. I also make a marana sauce putting some veggies I've left and add my pasta, mmm with homemade cheese bread.
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
11 May 18
@TheHorse
During the week you cook and there is a little of everything... that's when new old dishes are created.
@freak369 (5113)
• United States
11 May 18
Mashed Potatoes - use a hamburger mold after adding some cheddar or American cheese, fry the pucks in some oil or butter and viola - instant hash brown patties.
Steak or Pork - cut it up into uniform sized pieces and add to steamed vegetables for a really quick and tasty stir fry. To season, use a low sodium soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
Fruit that's a little over-ripe - You can mash it with a fork and use a plastic ice tray to freeze it. Label the bags (seriously) and use them when you are making cocktails or want to add s fruity twist to a marinade
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@freak369 (5113)
• United States
11 May 18
Forgot to add Pot Pies! As long as you have some dough in the freezer you and use whatever you have for filling then use low sodium gravy or left over gravy and either freeze or bake them then freeze them for something to snack on or serve with a salad
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@BarBaraPrz (47618)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 May 18
My recipe? Reheat and eat. As simple as that.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
22 May 18
I mostly turn into omelets anything that I can call leftover.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
23 May 18
@TheHorse I feel that when I´m out of eggs is like not having enough toilet paper. Or ciggies, when I smoked.
. Or ciggies, when I smoked.1 person likes this
@TheHorse (220068)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May 18
@marguicha Smoking is one of my last remaining pleasures.
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@andriaperry (117133)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 May 18
Yes, I can make a meal from nothing at all 
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@spiderdust (14760)
• San Jose, California
13 May 18
I used to throw everything into a soup or casserole or chili, but lately those little bits of leftovers have been going into haystacks at dinnertime. Whether or not I make Mexican or Hawaiian flavored haystacks depends on what leftovers I have.
And since everyone gets confused when I talk about haystacks, here's an explanatory link:
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