Rice
Leftover rice is a blank slate ready to soak up sweet or savory flavors.

• Sauté cold rice with oil, scrambled eggs, and veggies to make fried rice.
• Use as a filling for stuffed peppers or cabbage rolls.
• Simmer with milk, butter, and a sprinkle of sugar for creamy rice pudding.
• Top with beans, salsa, and cheese for easy burrito bowls.

Cooked Veggies
Leftover veggies are a cheat code for meals that feel fresh, not recycled. 

• Sauté with soy sauce or teriyaki for a quick stir-fry. 
• Use as toppings on frozen or homemade pizza. 
• Roll in a tortilla with hummus for a veggie wrap. 
• Add to an omelet or breakfast scramble. 

Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a tasty head start for another meal.

• Form into patties with egg, flour, and ham and air fry into croquettes. 
• Layer with leftover meat, veggies, and gravy in a muffin tin for mini shepherd’s pies. 
• Stir into soups or stews to thicken and add flavor. 
• Mix with cheese and black beans for a hearty quesadilla. 

Meat
Leftover meat gives you a flexible base for quick meals without starting from scratch.

• Reheat chicken or steak strips with sautéed onions and peppers for fajitas.
• Slice roasted turkey, beef, or ham and layer with cheese and veggies for a sandwich or wrap. 
• Add ground or chopped chicken, beef, or pork to baked potatoes with veggies and a spoon of sour cream. 
• Mix chopped chicken, beef, or pork into scrambled eggs or a breakfast hash with diced (or sweet) potatoes.