Archive for the ‘Leftovers’ Category
Monday, July 6th, 2009
I also made this tonight to use up some more of the lamb and to have for a couple lunches this week. It turned out decently, but not outstanding. I started with my basic risotto recipe and stirred in a quarter cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a ...
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
This was an experiment to use up some of the leftover lamb roast. It was okay, but the lamb didn't really mesh well with the other flavors. Next time I might try a more Mongolian blend of spices, but for this set of veggies and seasoning, I'd suggest ...
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009
This was an easy and quick dinner that used up some leftover rotisserie chicken from Costco. It was very tasty and just about perfect. I used this recipe by Jaden Hair, substituting about 6 oz of cooked chicken meat for the shrimp, omitting the corn starch, and omitting ...
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Monday, December 29th, 2008
This was a quick way to use up some of our leftover Christmas prime rib.
Beef Hash
Serves 2
1 tbsp butter
4 small-ish russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), cut into small cubes
Salt and pepper
8 oz leftover prime rib, cut into small cubes
3 tbsp leftover au jus
Heat the butter in a large skillet. ...
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Saturday, December 20th, 2008
This is a take on navy bean soup that uses up some of our leftover chile rubbed pork tenderloin. I made a quick french bread loaf with my little "Just For Dinner" bread maker to go with it. It's great for just the two of us. The ...
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Yet another use for leftover turkey. I haven't made these yet this year, so the pictures are from last year, but hopefully I'll get to these soon with some of the now frozen leftover meat.
This is a take on a traditional Mexican meal. I use regular ...
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Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Wow, this is my 100th post. I'm enjoying this blog, and I hope all three of you that read it enjoy it too :-)
This is another use for leftover turkey. I just use my standard burrito spices and heat up about a pound of cubed turkey in a ...
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Saturday, November 29th, 2008
This is a quick comforting meal that uses up some of that leftover turkey and stock made from the turkey carcass. I ended up with about 3 quarts of stock from my 13 pound turkey, and it was just the right amount for this soup.
Turkey Noodle Soup
Serves 6
2 tbsp ...
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
After a big lunch of pizza while watching football after seeing my folks off to the airport, neither one of us were feeling very hungry when dinner time rolled around. Shaun just had some snacks, and I constructed myself a quesadilla. You can really put just about anything ...
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
This was a tasty way to use up the last of the leftover steak, which I'd thrown in the freezer last week. I pulled it out last night before going to bed, and this evening it was just right for slicing thinly for the sandwiches.
French Dip Sandwiches
Serves 2
1 leftover ...
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