5 Great Leftover Recipes
Last Updated December 30, 2020
After the holidays in the kitchen, January is a time for keeping it easy, comforting and healthy. Here are 5 recipes that do just that.
Leftover pasta (like this Quick Bolognese Sauce or Bacon and Greens Papardelle) forms the base of a fritatta, stale bread turns into a silky strata, over-the-hill grapes get roasted with pork and served atop creamy grits, roasted chicken or turkey simmers into stock and turns into a rich soup with the help of a roux and bits of dried and fresh fruit turn into a refreshing compote.
Roasted Cauliflower Proscuitto Cheese Frittata
Frittatas are genius and a great use for leftovers. This one utilizes leftover spaghetti, veggies and cheese, all held together by 2 eggs and milk. A great way to reduce food waste.&...
Salami Swiss Strata
Use ingredients left over from your holiday party in this savory strata. The cheese and meats are interchangeable.
Turkey Soup
Perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, this simple comforting soup is made from the leftover turkey meat and bones. Vegetables, such as spinach, kale or other greens make a great addition to this...
Grits with Roasted Pork and Grapes in Honey Balsamic
A package of uncured bacon strips or "Cottage Pork" from Tennessee Grass Fed Farm and some less than fresh grapes prompted this dish on a cold day in February. Stone Ground grits from BeaverCreek...
Citrus and Apricot Compote
This sprightly fruit compote capitalizes on in-season winter citrus and dried fruits. Solo, it's sunlight in a bowl, but also perfect spooned over ice cream or angel food cake.
