17 leftover recipes

Great way to turn a bit of leftover turkey into a hearty, filling and inexpensive meal. Improved by adding a dash of soy sauce, sesame oil and splash of rice vinegar when serving.

Chipotle peppers are getting more popular and many recipes call for only one or two chipotle peppers. Here's a step by step tip on how to not waste the whole can for one pepper.

Whole wheat muffins made with leftover brown rice and a hint of almond extract. A clever way to use up cooked rice, turning yesterday's side dish into a hearty breakfast muffin.

Beef miroton is a classic French method for transforming leftover roast beef into a new meal. Sliced beef simmered in a tangy onion-vinegar sauce, topped with bread crumbs, and baked until crisp.

Leftover pasta frittata made with egg whites fried like an omelet. A fast, low-fat way to turn last night's pasta into a crispy, golden breakfast or lunch.

Turn leftover pasta, rice, meat, and vegetables into a bubbling casserole with a quick homemade white sauce. The ultimate fridge-clearing dinner, ready in an hour.

Turn the gingerbread cookies into this delicious and light pudding.

Turn leftover turkey into crispy corn tortilla tacos loaded with a spicy tomato-onion filling, mashed avocado crema, shredded lettuce, and Monterey Jack. A healthy post-Thanksgiving dinner in under 40 minutes.

Crispy baked rice squares made from leftover rice, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and Italian herbs. A 6-ingredient snack or appetizer that uses up day-old rice.

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Hearty leftover turkey stew with fluffy dumplings, parsnips, carrots, and green beans in a rich homemade stock. The best way to turn your Thanksgiving carcass into a whole new meal.

Get another taste of the turkey with this hearty soup made with leftovers from that amazing Thanksgiving dinner.

Curried turkey pasta salad tosses leftover turkey with whole wheat shells, mango chutney, toasted almonds, and a yogurt-mayo dressing bloomed in warm curry powder. A bright, crunchy use for Thanksgiving leftovers.

Leftover turkey with cranberry papaya salsa tops sliced cold turkey with a fresh, spicy tropical relish of diced papaya, dried cranberries, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, cumin, and lime. Ready in minutes, no cooking required.

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