Ok. Raise your hand if you eat leftovers….and I am not talking about the yummy leftover spicy chicken chipotle pasta that you indulged in last night at Cheesecake Factory.
I am talking about eating last night’s food again. And again. And again until it’s gone.
I’m not a waster and I absolutely abhor throwing away food so my family gets to eat meals until they disappear.
Boring! I know. But, in an effort to quell familial unrest and uprising, I have started to get creative.
And here is the beauty…you can too!!!
Are you ready? Here is what you need:
Last nights leftovers
An Imagination
Here is my example:
Last nights veggie stir fry that I really don’t feel like eating again cause its just not that great reheated.
Add some cheese, fajita/taco seasoning, tortillas… (and if you are me….lots and lots and lots of Tapatio)
and some sour cream and you have a fajita quesadilla!!! That. Just. Happened!!!
It was delicious by the way 😉
I plan meals for the week and intentionally plan some meals using the previous nights leftovers. Here are a few examples of “reinventions” that you could use:
Turn last nights Chili into:
– Taco meat
– Burritos
– The base for Tamale pie
– Filling for Stuffed Bell Peppers
You get the point right?
Ooh another one of my favorites that’s sooooo easy – make meatloaf and mashed potatoes one night and use them the next night with some cheese and frozen veggies for Shepard’s Pie.
Seriously, get creative and you will be amazed at not only how much money you can save on groceries but at how much your family will adore you even more.
You might even be able to get your husband to take out the trash without asking!!! (I haven’t taken the trash out in….I don’t even remember how long!!! I know I have an amazing husband!)
Or get the kids to go to bed without a fight!!!! Could there be such a world????
Have fun reinventing your leftovers, and please, If you have any great “reinventions”, comment and share them with us 🙂
One Mad Housewife 