Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers

Leftovers can be transformed into new and delicious dishes, making the most of ingredients that would otherwise be wasted. With the focus on getting food on the table and taking care of ourselves and families, "Here We Go Again" provides recipes that utilize leftovers, including classics, failed attempts, and last-ditch meal efforts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Leftovers can be so much more than the sum of their parts. Yesterday's dinner, last week's baking experiment, snack drawer remnants, and cheese drawer bits and bobs are all an opportunity to create something new and delicious. And the holidays - they're a leftovers goldmine!

Here We Go Again is dedicated to the recipes your leftovers deserve, whether they're the classics in your rotation, the dishes that maybe didn't hit the spot the first time around, or those last-ditch meal efforts you throw at your kids, only to have half the macaroni still left in the pot. They're also perfect for ingredients that would otherwise be trash-bound - those carrots threatening to go soft, the bunches of kale from the overenthusiastic farmers' market haul, that half a loaf of bread getting harder by the day, the nubbins of cheese that don't seem good for anything other than late-night snacking. Or the dreaded 1 cup of sour cream or buttermilk inevitably left in the back of the fridge from when you made something else with it. Or maybe it's the chicken breasts or steaks you stocked up on when they were on sale and are now sitting in your freezer, waiting for an invitation to be used. And of course, it's all the food staring back at you from your fridge after a holiday meal (and worked way too hard on to throw away!)

These are the dishes that we need right now - and in so many ways. We need to get food on the table, every meal, every day. We need to use the food that we have because we don't always know when we'll get to the store or how much we need to make our budget stretch. And above all else, we need to take care of ourselves and our families with food that tastes good.

Leftovers are a valuable resource that can be transformed into delicious and satisfying meals. With a little creativity and imagination, you can turn leftover ingredients into new and exciting dishes that will impress your family and friends. One of the best ways to use leftovers is to create a stir-fry or a soup. Stir-fries are a great way to use up a variety of ingredients, including vegetables, meat, and seafood. You can add any leftover vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers, to a pan with some oil and spices, and cook until they are tender. Then, you can add any leftover meat, such as chicken, beef, or tofu, and cook until it is cooked through. Finally, you can add any leftover sauces, such as soy sauce or teriyaki, to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes. Soup is another great way to use up leftovers. You can start with a broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth, and add any leftover vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions. Then, you can add any leftover meat, such as chicken, beef, or pork, and cook until it is tender. Finally, you can add any leftover herbs, such as thyme or parsley, to the soup and let it simmer for a few minutes. Another great way to use leftovers is to create a casserole or a stew. Casseroles are a great way to use up a variety of ingredients, including vegetables, meat, and cheese. You can start with a base, such as a baked potato or a rice pilaf, and add any leftover vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or peas. Then, you can add any leftover meat, such as chicken, beef, or pork, and cook until it is cooked through. Finally, you can add any leftover cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella, and bake until it is melted and bubbly. Stews are another great way to use up leftovers. You can start with a meat, such as beef or pork, and add any leftover vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions. Then, you can add any leftover herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, and cook until the meat is tender. Finally, you can add any leftover sauces, such as tomato sauce or balsamic vinegar, and let it simmer for a few minutes. You can also use leftovers to create breakfast dishes. For example, you can use leftover bread to make croutons or bread pudding. You can also use leftover vegetables, such as spinach or kale, to make frittatas or quiches. Finally, you can use leftover meat, such as bacon or sausage, to make breakfast sandwiches or omelets. In conclusion, leftovers can be a valuable resource that can be transformed into delicious and satisfying meals. With a little creativity and imagination, you can turn leftover ingredients into new and exciting dishes that will impress your family and friends. By using leftovers, you can reduce food waste and save money on groceries. So, next time you have leftovers, don't throw them away - use them to create a delicious and satisfying meal!

Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781546002765