Who said leftovers had to just be Microwave mush

By Chef Danielle May 15th, 2010

Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to do with leftover’s. Here are some great ideas that can add a little creativity to your lunch menu.

herbcrustedflanksteakHerb Crusted Flank Steak
Pasta

For an easy pasta dinner, sauté mushrooms & thin pieces of leftover flank steak. Add your favorite Marinara sauce and serve over spaghetti with Parmesan cheese on top.

Cola and Lime Tender Pork Roast
Cuban Style Sandwich

Make a Cuban style sandwich by layering thinly sliced pork, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, pickle planks and onion on a French roll spread with mustard. Then weigh down & press the sandwich with a cast iron skillet (or other heavy pan) while grilling in a frying pan.

dfl_buffalo_ranch_chickenBuffalo Ranch Chicken
Salad 

Chop up leftover cold chicken and sprinkle over romaine lettuce, tomatoes, celery, and cucumbers.  Add a little more ranch dressing and gorgonzola cheese if needed.

Tuscan Steak
Burritos

Make burritos using leftover steak, layered in warm tortillas with Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, grated cheese, black beans and your favorite salsa on top.

Kung Pao Chicken
Asian Wraps

Create big overstuffed wraps using leftover chicken, warm, leftover rice w/ shredded lettuce or cabbage, sprouts, grated carrot, tomatoes and your favorite Asian salad dressing or sauce. (A little hot Chinese mustard if desired.)

apricot_glazed_pork_chopsApricot Glazed Pork Chops with Corn Cakes
Breakfast Scramble

Serve leftover corn cakes with a new twist on your normal scrabled eggs made from sautéed onions, 2 eggs and salt & pepper, and left pork chops with sauce.

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