Having leftovers again isn't fun unless it has been reincarnated to being a delicious and hearty meal. Here is a guide that will offer great ideas on how leftovers can be cooked and transformed into a meal that you can proudly serve your guests.
BBC Good Food has come out with a guide that can teach you so many ways you can spice up simple leftovers or surplus ingredients. Here are some of the easiest and most commonly stored leftovers that you can enjoy as a final farewell.
1. Chicken Breast
Chicken sandwich spread can go a long way making it to the lunchbox as a snack. After shredding it, mix it in with your favorite mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, and some diced sweet pickles and adjust the amount of onion powder and appreciate the simple taste of a well-made sandwich.
2. Vegetables
You can recook leftover broccoli and carrots by tossing it into some pasta. Mix it in with some chopped sausage and add some fiber rich foods to your pasta.
3. Bread
One of the simplest desserts out there is bread pudding. There are so many original home recipes here's The Best Bread Pudding Recipe by Paula Deen to give you a better idea of what to do with your leftover bread.
4. Turkey
After Thanksgiving, you know there's a chance there will be plenty of leftover Turkey so why not make it into a curry burger? Try this quick and simple recipe by Rachael Ray on foodnetwork.com.
5. Herbs
Leftover herbs are from the parsley, basil, or rosemary you were going to use to dress the meat or chicken. If you still have lots of it, sautee it in a pan for a minute or less with some garlic and top it on some salmon or really good fish.