Make a few extra lentils when you’re making dinner and set some aside to turn into this super easy lunch salad the next days. A lot of flavor in this dish will come down to which lentils you choose and how you cook them…lentils leftover from this dish would work very nicely, so increase the […]
Adding salmon to your macaroni salad will give it a new spin that will keep your family and friends coming back for more. Tip: Instead of buying canned salmon, use about one serving’s worth of filet leftover from another meal when you catch salmon on sale. Rainbow trout would also be wonderful.
Fish can be as quick and easy to prepare as it is good for you: very. This dish comes together in minutes. Serve over quinoa or couscous. If you start either before prepping the fish, they should be finished at about the same time.
Fried rice is a delightful dish, and it’s easier to make at home than you might realize. The trick to success is to start with cold rice, making this a perfect dish for repurposing rice leftover from last night’s meal.
This easy chicken recipe is sized for a crowd…or plenty of leftovers. Making enough to feed a family of four for 2 meals, it can also be turned into dinner with a couple easy lunches for a family of two. Pair it with steamed or roasted veggies to round out the meal.
Thinking onions aren’t enough to give an appetizer amazing flavor? Think again. Caramelize these onions just right and your guests won’t even care if you decide to skip the olives. Tip: If you’re in a rush, you can caramelize onions faster by turning up the heat, but the best flavor comes from letting the cooking process […]
This delightful marinated beef salad is best served warm, but works well as leftovers for lunch, cold or reheated. As written, it’s a little fancy, but it can be a great pantry-friendly recipe too. Play around with different fruits (fresh or canned in juice), olives, and greens to use up whatever you have on hand.