The Pumpkin Custard Pie with Magical Layers that I’ll Never Forget
Grandma’s magic pumpkin pie is a non-traditional pumpkin pie that bakes up into distinct custard-like layers. Requires only 2-3 tablespoons of pumpkin.
Leftovers
Do you long to be a thriftier cook that wastes very little food? These recipes based on leftovers can be a big help.
All of these recipes involve leftovers. Many are entrees; others are side dishes, bread, and even dessert. The entrees usually include leftover meat. The side dishes offer ideas for using leftover rice sometimes, leftover cornbread. Leftover mashed potatoes are featured in more than one of my yeast bread recipes.
Several of the dessert recipes start with leftover bread or crumbs. There’s even one for leftover cookies and leftover angel food cake.
Easy Cilantro Pesto Pizza with Chicken
This easy Pesto Pizza with Chicken and Cilantro uses cilantro, green chile, or basil pesto instead of the usual tomato sauce.
Easy Leftover Steak Soup With a Stroganoff Twist
Leftover Steak Soup combines the flavor of steak with the umami of mushrooms. Adding tangy sour cream as the final touch creates a tasty gravy for dipping
Leftover Pork Roast Recipe for Stew with Hominy
Leftover pork roast gets recycled in this delicious southwestern stew cooked in an Instant Pot.
Strawberry Snowball Cake Recipe: Your Leftover Secret is Safe
If your angel food cake didn’t rise as high as you would like, this strawberry snowball cake is the perfect solution. It’s light and summery, full of fresh fruit, and must be made ahead of time. Perfect for a celebration!
A Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe Without Tomatoes
This Beef and Vegetable Soup Without Tomatoes uses leftover beef pot roast or precooked beef, veggies, and a slow cooker to create a healthy, delicious, and satisfying vegetable soup.
Leftover Meatloaf Recipe: Blackened with Tomato Gravy
Blacken leftover meatloaf for a spicy sandwich or to accompany mashed potatoes. Serve with tomato gravy for a memorable supper.
Easy Jasmine Rice Recipe: A Spicy Fiesta for Your Tastebuds
This Southwestern Jasmine Rice Recipe is cooked rice with southwestern seasoning and cilantro. Fast and fabulous–it’s a fiesta in your mouth.
Easy Fried Rice that Gives New Life to Your Leftover Ham
Leftover ham? Try this colorful rice, ham and veggie stir fry seasoned with soy sauce.
What To Do with Leftover Cookies: Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles
Easy candy made from baked and crumbled chocolate chip cookies and cream cheese. Form into balls and dip in melted chocolate. Spectacular taste and appearance.