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.
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.
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.
This Easy Cilantro PIzza with Chicken is a family favorite packed with flavor. Use cilantro pesto for a change of pace from the usual tomato pizza sauce. Top with Mozzarella cheese and chicken chunks. Garnish with fresh cilantro after baking.
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 gets recycled in this delicious southwestern stew cooked in an Instant Pot.
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!
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.
A list of three favorite recipes using only a small amount of pumpkin: Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes, Pumpkin Greek Yogurt, and Pumpkin Sponge Pie
Blacken leftover meatloaf for a spicy sandwich or to accompany mashed potatoes. Serve with tomato gravy for a memorable supper.
This Southwestern Jasmine Rice Recipe is cooked rice with southwestern seasoning and cilantro. Fast and fabulous–it’s a fiesta in your mouth.
Leftover ham? Try this colorful rice, ham and veggie stir fry seasoned with soy sauce.