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DECEMBER 2, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Sunday: Using leftover turkey & gravy, I made Turkey & Waffles , steamed vegetable. Tuesday: Using leftover turkey, I made Turkey Noodle Soup and served with a salad and homemade sugar-free applesauce. Thursday: Leftover Turkey & Noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Frugal Resources: 1.

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JANUARY 9, 2015

And for that, I say thank you! This week’s Dinners: Monday, 1/5 : I cooked a whole chicken in the crock pot. It usually takes 7-8 hours to cook, but I got tied up and never made it home until 12 hours after starting the crock pot. Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night.

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JANUARY 16, 2015

This Week’s Dinner: Saturday: Both of my kids were not feeling well and not very hungry, so thankfully we had enough leftovers from the previous week. I didn’t mind the break from cooking. Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. Drizzled with melted butter and baked in the oven.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

My daughter loved this so much that she claimed the leftovers for her school lunch. Break up the sausage into small pieces and cook all the way through. Thanks for reading. Here's one more yummy soup to add to your recipe binder. Thankfully, her school can accommodate lunches that need to be heated. 2 Tbsp olive oil. tsp pepper.

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MAY 14, 2012

Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. I had a lot of beans and rice leftover (the chicken was devoured at dinner), so I used it as a filling for burritos the next day. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes each side. Add the garlic, onion, and pepper; stir and cook until softened.

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APRIL 22, 2013

And it''s a great way to use leftover roast chicken. If you don''t'' have any cooked chicken on hand, quickly grill some chicken breasts in about 10 minutes. 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken. 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken. Thanks for reading. It''s a delicious dinner that my family loves.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Everyone chips in though, but my mom and two aunts cook the bulk of the food. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. My mother hosted her side of the family. Friday: Soup and grilled cheese night. Shopping online this holiday season?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. I don’t cook with a lot of red meat, but I’ve been craving meatloaf. I roasted both packs for Cook Once, Eat Twice. Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! This recipe calls for 2.5 We all liked the meatloaf.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Turkey Chili Potpie Leftover Idea. Turkey, Kale & Orzo Soup Leftover Idea. Baked Turkey, Macaroni & Cheese Leftover Idea. Zesty Cranberry Sauce at Cook with Sara. Thanks for reading. Roasted Turkey with Fresh Herbs and Lemon. To Stuff or Not To Stuff. How To Make Turkey Gravy. How To Make Turkey Stock.

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JANUARY 21, 2013

One package has two tenderloins, so I roasted them both at the same time and we had enough leftovers for two more meals. Place in oven and roast 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Cook once, eat twice: Make tacos with the leftover pork for the next day's lunch or dinner. Thanks for reading. 5 garlic cloves.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

He was a great cook, and his tuna pasta salad was something I always looked forward to. Cook the pasta according to the package directions (see tip below). While the pasta cooks, you can move on to the other things. Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking and drain well.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2011

about 5 medium potatoes, sliced thin and cooked. Add the sausage, onion, pepper and garlic and break up the sausage into fine pieces while cooking. When sausage and veggies are cooked through, add the chopped Swiss chard and cover the pan and cook about 5 minutes to allow the Swiss chard to wilt. Thanks for reading.

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APRIL 27, 2011

As I was flushing a very old, forgotten-about, slimy Greek salad down the disposal last week, it occurred to me that I have gotten a little lax about leftovers at our house. (I I didn't compost the salad, because it had feta cheese mixed in) We certainly eat leftovers, but by the end of last week, we were (1) lazy and (2) lazy.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Adapted from A Year of Slow Cooking. Cook on low for 6 hours. Add back to the crock pot and cook for another hour on low or until sausages are cooked through and lentils should be tender. You can also use leftover grilled sausages in place of the uncooked sausage. Thanks for reading. Ingredients. tsp pepper.

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MAY 16, 2011

My daughter even ate the leftovers for breakfast. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Muffins ¾ cup uncooked orzo 2 cups finely chopped broccoli 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken ½ finely chopped red onion ½ tsp salt ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Parmesan, paprika, optional 1.

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APRIL 1, 2013

1 cup cornbread crumbs - I used some leftover cornbread muffins and pulsed them in a food processor to crumble. Add the celery, onion, and apples and cook until softened. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same pan that you cooked the celery/onion/apple mixture. You will not cook all the way through. Thanks for reading.

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AUGUST 28, 2015

I made two batches in preparation for back to school and I was thankful to have breakfast ready to go on this week. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. Monday: We ate chicken and black bean enchiladas that I had in the freezer.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Chicken Noodle Casserole at Premeditated Leftovers. Tater Tot Casserole at Mommy Hates Cooking. Thanks for reading. I've rounded up a list of fast family dinners to help make your dinner planning a little less stressful. If you have a favorite fast family dinner recipe, please link up in the comments.

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MARCH 4, 2013

You can also substitute the cooked ground turkey for other forms of cooked meat, like sausage and chicken. However, if you choose to use uncooked ground meat, your cooking time will be 7-8 hours on low. Personally, I do not like to cook ground meat in a slow cooker. 2 cups frozen cooked ground turkey. Ingredients.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. I told my husband that I need to plan another freezer cooking session, so I’m not scrambling for dinner. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. Thanks mom & dad! Thankfully, they work off the extra calories.

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JUNE 3, 2013

Also, if you have leftovers, they make a delicious filling for wraps. Flip and grill another 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Thanks for reading. It''s summer and there''s no time for fussy meals--we''re heading to the pool after dinner. Grilled Taco Chicken Kabobs. Ingredients. cup olive oil. Grill 5 minutes.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

We all had seconds and we enjoyed leftovers the next day. Pasta e Fagioli adapted from Cooking Light 1 Tbsp olive oil 10 oz turkey sausage, casings removed. I cooked the whole 20 oz package and used half for this recipe and then put the other half in the freezer for a future meal. Thanks for reading. Print this recipe.

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MARCH 5, 2016

” Dining out is a fun treat, but when you eat out too often it gets old and my sweet girl wanted a home cooked dinner. Friday: Leftovers from Thursday night. Lunches and snacks included sandwiches, leftover spaghetti, apples, oranges, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and Girl Scout cookies. The finals started at 5:30 pm.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

3 - 4 tablespoons turkey fat and drippings leftover from your roasting pan. Thanks for reading. This recipe serves 4 - 6 people. Adjust the ingredients to make more gravy for a larger crowd. Turkey Gravy. Ingredients. 3 tablespoons flour. 2 cups turkey stock. Instructions. In a saute pan, heat the turkey fat over medium heat.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

I hope that you have had a wonderful and joyous Thanksgiving day. Related Stories Everyone is Sick – AGAIN Leaf Wrangler – Not for Hire I’m Getting a Little Excited for the Holidays.

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APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. Lunches Included: leftovers. tacos from leftover pork tenderloin – I make tacos quite a bit with leftover pork or chicken.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2011

The perfect plan to have everything cooked using only one oven. And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day. The book sells for $3.99, but right now, if you use code THANKS at checkout, you can get it for just $1.99 ! Let cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often. The onions can.

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AUGUST 2, 2011

Not only will you get through your food shopping trips much more quickly thanks to your strict list, you’ll also be making fewer trips in the first place. If you cook batches of meals when you’ve got the time, you can just defrost them and eat them without having to get involved in any cooking. 4. You’ll save time.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

Thanks to Brittany for this guest post on ways to save on a family dinner. By breaking things up into rations, you’ll never have to cook six chicken breasts at once or find a recipe that calls for three pounds of ground beef. They’re savory, quick to cook, and incredibly easy to make. Make substitutions in recipes.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

I cook with it quite a bit and try to keep it in my freezer at all times. Thanks for reading. And if I'm roasting a chicken then you can be certain that I will also make a batch of homemade chicken stock. It really is that easy. Do you make your own chicken stock? Do you shop at Aldi? Let us know in the comments.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. You’ll be thankful later. Batch cooking: Buy in bulk, batch cook, and freeze in portion sizes.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Vacuum leftovers, perfect for when you get home and don’t want to cook. Freeze leftovers so nothing goes to waste. Thanks to Ziploc, one lucky winner will win a Ziploc Prize Pack which includes: 1 Ziploc Vacuum Sealer System. The new Ziploc Vacuum Sealer System has several benefits: 1) Save time and money buying in bulk.

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OCTOBER 9, 2017

The other problem is that the texture completely changes once it’s refrigerated, so leftovers are usually not edible. It cooked up perfectly and was still good the next day. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, but give it a taste a couple of minutes early. Add the green onion and cook 1 minute more.

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APRIL 16, 2012

The crock pot stock technique can also be done with the leftovers from roasted chicken , roasted turkey , and I have even done it with the rotesserie chickens from the grocery store. Have you ever cooked a whole chicken in a crock pot? Thanks for reading. What are your favorite spices for chicken? Let us know in the comments.

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OCTOBER 9, 2017

The other problem is that the texture completely changes once it’s refrigerated, so leftovers are usually not edible. It cooked up perfectly and was still good the next day. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, but give it a taste a couple of minutes early. Add the green onion and cook 1 minute more.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. Everyone’s plate might look different, but you’ll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer.

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