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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover fried rice, I’ve got some fun ideas for you to turn it into a whole new and delicious meal your whole family will love!! So, when Ling Ling reached out to me about their new line of frozen fried rice entrees, I couldn’t wait to try them out!

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Leftovers Fry's Used Cooking 67

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Monday I had a free frozen pizza from Safeway sitting in my chest freezer, so that’s what we ate! Friday We’ve got leftovers, so that’s probably what we will eat tonight. I love blueberry pancakes! Sunday I had eaten a late lunch so I don’t think I even actually ate an official dinner. Rolls > turkey.

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Fridays Bath and Body Works Thanksgiving Pancakes 205

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Any leftover soups can be served as leftovers or frozen in freezer containers. ** I listed the price I paid for the main ingredients. Ingredients: tortellini – The recipe calls for 1 bag of frozen tortellini, but as I mentioned above, you don’t always find what you’re looking for at ALDI. yellow onion.

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Leftovers Recipes Bread Cooking 130

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JANUARY 9, 2013

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 1 can fire roasted tomatoes. 4 cloves garlic. cup fire roasted corn.

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Leftovers Trader Joes Used Friends And Family Sale 63

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JUNE 5, 2020

leftover pineapple from Idea #1. See Bonus Ideas below on how to use leftover sweet potatoes. Instructions: Find the directions here: Grilled Salmon with Peach Mango Salsa – Replace the peaches with leftover pineapple from Idea #1. 4 burger rolls – You might have 4 leftover from Idea #1. 1/2 red onion.

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Leftovers Dinner Package Cooking 130

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Monday A longggg lecture day for me, and I had leftover chicken. Tuesday I pulled out a frozen pizza and that was our dinner. Sunday I pan-sauteed some chicken thighs, shredded them, and we ate the meat on buns, with barbecue sauce. Fruit salad and chips on the side. Either that, or I need to keep a lint roller in my car!

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Chiquita Green And Frugal Leftovers Cars 130

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 23, 2017

If you have a little Frozen fan who takes their lunch to school, don’t miss this! Go right now to Walmart.com and snag this 14-Piece Disney’s Frozen Glad Lunch Containers for just $2.39! Youc an use these for lunches or to freeze or refrigerate leftovers. The post 14-Piece Disney’s Frozen Glad Lunch Containers – $2.39

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Lunch Lunches Frozen Leftovers 40

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers. It’s easier and more affordable to stretch dinner the night before and pack leftovers for lunch than it is to buy extra groceries to pack lunches. Everyone in my family loves leftovers, so this one is easy for us! Anything goes.

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

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MAY 20, 2019

After all, you won’t see your delicious leftover curry in your fridge if it is blocked by an impenetrable wall of condiments. Eat Your Leftovers. Leftovers make great meals. Your leftovers can be a meal in and of themselves, or you can find fun ways to transform them, like these clever ideas from ThinkyBites.

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Food Waste Food Leftovers Meals 79

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APRIL 15, 2016

Sunday : I took the ham bone from Saturday and some of the leftover ham and made a big batch o ham & bean soup. I stuck the leftover soup in the freezer. I used leftover ham from Sunday and made what turned out to my kids’ new favorite dinner. I let it simmer all afternoon. It was delicious.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The turkey burgers were marked down and the fries were frozen. I like to keep a bag of frozen french fries on hand for quick grill dinners. I still had chopped cooked turkey and homemade stock leftovers in the freezer from Thanksgiving. Thursday: Leftover night from Monday and Wednesday nights dinners. I NEED YOUR HELP!

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Leftovers Homemade Kids and Family Budgeting 100

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MAY 14, 2016

We all brought home leftovers and that’s what we ate for dinner. Leftover lasagna, salad. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: For breakfast we ate cereal, frozen waffles, eggs & bagels. I took advantage of this week’s frozen waffles, syrup, and Raisin Bran promotions.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 100

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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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Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 173

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JANUARY 23, 2015

We had leftovers for dinner. I keep a large bag of frozen meatballs that I find at BJ’s in the freezer for busy nights. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! Lunches & snacks included: leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, ravioli, applesauce, oranges, pretzels, tortilla chips.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Monday: Hectic night, so I pulled frozen meatballs and french fries out of the freezer and made Meatball Sandwiches, French Fries, and Steamed Veggies for dinner. Wednesday: Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots leftovers from Tuesday night. Sunday: Dinner was “clean out the fridge so nothing goes bad” night. Fun family night.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

Sunday: We went out for a large lunch after church and just had leftovers for dinner. I used the same recipe as my Easy Lasagna Recipe , but added a 10 oz box of thawed frozen chopped spinach and the regular lasagna noodles. Friday: Leftover. Monday: Turkey Noodle Soup , grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Sunday: Clean out the fridge: leftover ziti and other various leftovers. Wednesday: Leftover chicken thighs from Tuesday night and leftover smashed potatoes from Monday night, along with steamed vegetables, and homemade applesauce. Saturday: We had my parents and both of my grandmothers over for dinner.

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Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. The USDA recommends 1 pound per person for a fresh or frozen turkey. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. Should I Buy Fresh or Frozen Turkey? I bought a frozen turkey. There are two ways to thaw a frozen turkey.

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

If freezing leftovers and eating them another day isn’t an option for you, experiment with producing smaller portions when cooking until you strike the right balance and aren’t wasting food. Get creative with leftovers. Rather than throwing leftovers straight in the bin, think about how you can incorporate them into a meal.

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Food Leftovers Bulk Meals 239

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JANUARY 29, 2016

We ate leftover ham & bean soup, kielbasa, and whatever we felt like eating. Tuesday: I made Burrito Bowls using leftovers from Monday night. Thursday : Pork tenderloin wraps with leftovers from Wednesday night. I bought a big bag of frozen chicken nuggets at BJ’s for the kids lunches. The sale price was $2.77

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Leftovers Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Homemade 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 6, 2012

1 cup frozen peas, thawed. Follow me on Pinterest for more recipes, diy, Disney info and more! Ingredients. 4 cups mixed salad greens. 2 tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups). 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided. 3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced. 2 cups cubed cooked ham. 1/2 cup chopped red onion. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/2 cup sour cream.

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Leftovers Easter Recipes Used 77

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MARCH 18, 2016

And yes, we get bored with frozen vegetables at times, but it’s an easy way to get our vegetables. I often buy the frozen Birds Eye Baby Broccoli Florets. Tuesday: I used the leftover chicken from Monday night and made Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Thursday: Leftover night.

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Budgeting Budget Daughter Leftovers 100

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APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. Wednesday: I used leftover taco meat from Monday night to make Burrito Bowls. Lunches were pb & j sandwiches, leftover tacos and pasta. They made spaghetti, garden salad, and fruit salad.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Tacos 100

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AUGUST 12, 2022

I have also used leftover cooked ham instead of sausage.). At breakfast time, place a frozen burrito on a plate and cover with a cloth napkin or paper towel—microwave for 30 seconds. At breakfast time, place the frozen burrito on a plate and cover with a cloth napkin or paper towel—microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside. (I

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Burritos Freezers Breakfast Recipes 130

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JANUARY 9, 2015

Tuesday, 1/6 : Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with leftover chicken from Monday night. Wednesday, 1/7 : Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover chicken and the stock from Monday night. Friday, 1/9: Leftovers. And lunches included leftovers for myself. I served with cornbread muffins, and apple slices.

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Leftovers Budgeting Budget Lunch 100

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes ¾ cup frozen corn Instructions In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans?

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Cooking 100

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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. 1 tablespoon fresh basil - link to frozen basil post. Cook once, eat twice: Make tacos with the leftover pork for the next day's lunch or dinner. Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin. 5 garlic cloves.

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Leftovers Ovens Tacos Cooking 100

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

It was still a pricey meal, but we did come home with leftovers. We didn’t have any coupons, but the lunch prices are much cheaper than dinners and we had some leftovers to eat at dinner time, along with our leftovers from Saturday night. I still made the acorn squash, but heated some frozen ravioli also.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Lunch 100

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Sunday: leftover lasagna (from Friday night), garden salad, and cheap, but tasty garlic homemade. Lunches and snacks included ravioli for the kids, leftovers for me, apples, oranges, pretzels, yogurt sticks, cheese sticks, and tortilla chips. I bought a big bag of frozen ravioli. This was my favorite dinner of the week.

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Friends And Family Sale Homemade Leftovers Kids and Family 100

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Remember to thaw chicken stock in the refrigerator overnight if using homemade frozen chicken stock. Also remember to thaw the sausage if frozen. You can also use leftover grilled sausages in place of the uncooked sausage. Keep in one container in the refrigerator overnight. No chopping in the morning before work.

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Homemade Leftovers Cooking Refrigerators 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

You can easily cut back on food waste by just buying fewer ingredients, or meal planning to use leftovers. If you make a big turkey and have leftovers, you can use them for days afterward. Soups can be made and frozen and the carcass can be repurposed to make turkey stock. It doesn’t have to be inevitable, though.

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dinner #1 (as they call it) is usually a sandwich or leftovers previous nights. This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: My husband treated us to wings to celebrate the first Sunday of football season and I made a frozen pizza. Friday: leftover sloppy joes, french fries, steamed vegetables. Dinner #2 is our actual family dinner.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. I use recycled jars to store baking goods (those blue Ball jars were a yard sale find), leftovers, matches, Q-tips, cotton balls, and office supplies. They can be used for storing anything and not just in the kitchen.

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Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

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MAY 5, 2016

Spaghetti – I always keep a box of pasta and a jar of sauce in the pantry, and I always have ground turkey or sausage and a bag of frozen vegetables in the freezer. Currently, I have several containers of leftover ham and bean soup in the freezer and I always have deli cheese on hand.I Frozen pizza.

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Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

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APRIL 17, 2015

I always have a box of pasta, a jar of sauce, ground turkey, and a bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer to whip up this meal pretty quickly. Thursday: My family has a choice tonight: leftover tacos or ham & bean soup. In this case the pantry was bare since I didn’t have a chance to get to the grocery store over the weekend.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Freezers 100

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MARCH 4, 2013

2 cups frozen cooked ground turkey. 1 bell pepper, chopped or 1 cup frozen chopped peppers. 1 cup frozen corn. Some ideas for the leftovers: Use it as a topping for nachos. That’s why I’m in favor of batch browning ground meat or sausage and freezing portions for dishes just like this one. Ingredients. 1 onion, chopped.

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Recipes Cooking Leftovers Frozen 113

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AUGUST 1, 2022

It doesn’t always have to be frozen. Repurpose leftovers. Eating up those leftovers prevents food waste, period! If leftovers aren’t your thing, try repurposing them. A quick Google search will help you turn those leftovers into a whole new dish your family will love! Choose frozen over fresh.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52