Category: Using Up Leftovers

Slow Cooker Recipe: Pork Cacciatore

Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore with Rice Pasta Spirals

  This yummy dinner married made-from-scratch with convenience. It used up a large amount of left over pork roast, mushrooms that I needed to use, and a few jars of tomatoes that I had in the pantry. It was made in the crockpot, so it freed me up to go do other things while it… more

Make-Ahead Meals: Omelette Muffins

Omelette Muffins in Stoneware Muffin Pan

I’ve learned to be  frugal with my money. Now, I’m learning to be frugal with my time. Omlette muffins are a great make-ahead meal that makes breakfast quick and easy. They are a great way to use up left over meats and veggies. Plus, these are appropriate for those on a low-glycemic diet who need low-carb foods,… more

Turkey (or Chicken) Pot Pie

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the turkey remains!   Most folks I know are happy to be done with turkey for a while, but we ended up with seven turkeys this year- plus one carcass.  Yes, I said SEVEN turkeys. We spent Thanksgiving with my parents, and got the carcass and some leftover turkey… more