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Dawn said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas. Gee, if I had all that on
hand I would be making tacos and not scrounging through
the bins looking for supper. That's not leftovers, that's
a meal plan.

I want to see one of those fancy TV cooks come up with
something for a leftover baked potato, some cold steamed
broccoli, half a cup of grated cheese, about 4 oz of ham
steak, and a frozen chicken breast. There might be some
dill dip left in there too. Those are leftovers.

Mmm. Split open the potato and stuff it with cheese,
broccoli and either ham or chicken. Or skip the cheese
and use the dill dip. Heat the whole thing up. Sounds
better than tacos to me.

Naomi D.

Dawn said:

I want to see one of those fancy TV cooks come up with
something for a leftover baked potato, some cold steamed
broccoli, half a cup of grated cheese, about 4 oz of ham
steak, and a frozen chicken breast. There might be some
dill dip left in there too. Those are leftovers.

We've had weeks like that too. There was one Alton Brown
show about what one *must* keep on the shelves. What's the
culinary adventure in that? Lay the chicken on plastic wrap
on the stove which will act like a heat sink and it will
thaw pretty quick; chop or slice when you can. Sounds like
you got the makings for a nice frittata (I used to call them
omelets, but omelets get folded over & I like my stuff all
mixed in. The stuff ya larn watchin' tv.) Add ketchup. Or
dill dip. Edrena

Dawn wrote in message ...

Quoted message said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas. Gee, if I had all that on
hand I would be making tacos and not scrounging through
the bins looking for supper. That's not leftovers, that's
a meal plan.

I want to see one of those fancy TV cooks come up with
something for a leftover baked potato, some cold steamed
broccoli, half a cup of grated cheese, about 4 oz of ham
steak, and a frozen chicken breast. There might be some
dill dip left in there too. Those are leftovers.

i'd cut up one or both of the meats, saute them until done.
add veggies and a sauce made from whatever condiments and
spices are around. top with cheese.

or maybe order a pizza 🙂

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On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 00:49:35 GMT, Dawn <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas.

Check out some of the diet plans in a supermarket magazine
sometime. Breakfast on day 1 is a slice of pumpernickel, a
wedge of Gouda and a quarter canteloupe.. Day 2 is a slice
of raisin toast, half a banana, and an HB egg. Day 3 is half
a bagel, 1Tblsp of cream cheese, and a cup of strawberries.
Etc., etc. By the end of the week, you have a 'fridge full
of loaves of bread, moldering fruit, and open cheese
packets. And this is just breakfast! OTOH, I suppose they're
just supposed to be suggestions.

As for leftovers in ingredient lists, *my* favorite is 2
cups of "leftover" diced, cooked chicken breast.

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 00:49:35 GMT, Dawn <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas. Gee, if I had all that on
hand I would be making tacos and not scrounging through
the bins looking for supper. That's not leftovers, that's
a meal plan.

I want to see one of those fancy TV cooks come up with
something for a leftover baked potato, some cold steamed
broccoli, half a cup of grated cheese, about 4 oz of ham
steak, and a frozen chicken breast. There might be some
dill dip left in there too. Those are leftovers.

Dawn who definitely needs to go grocery shopping tomorrow

The recipe I always found funny (I want to attribute it to
Martha Stewart, but that may not be accurate) began with:

"Start with 2 cups of leftover lobster"

Not in this house.....there is never left over lobster....

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Quoted message said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas. Gee, if I had all that on
hand I would be making tacos and not scrounging through
the bins looking for supper. That's not leftovers, that's
a meal plan.

I want to see one of those fancy TV cooks come up with
something for a leftover baked potato, some cold steamed
broccoli, half a cup of grated cheese, about 4 oz of ham
steak, and a frozen chicken breast. There might be some
dill dip left in there too. Those are leftovers.

Dawn who definitely needs to go grocery shopping tomorrow

Shoots, and what do I have in my 'fridge? Tortillas, carrots
and fresh ginger. That's it. Can't do much with that. I
don't even have a stick of butter or some cheese.

kilikini :-(

Naomi Darvell said:

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Dawn said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas. Gee, if I had all that on
hand I would be making tacos and not scrounging through
the bins looking for supper. That's not leftovers, that's
a meal plan.

I want to see one of those fancy TV cooks come up with
something for a leftover baked potato, some cold steamed
broccoli, half a cup of grated cheese, about 4 oz of ham
steak, and a frozen chicken breast. There might be some
dill dip left in there too. Those are leftovers.

Mmm. Split open the potato and stuff it with cheese,
broccoli and either ham or chicken. Or skip the
cheese and use the dill dip. Heat the whole thing up.
Sounds better than tacos to me.

Naomi D.

I was just thinking, [censored]... baked potatoes and broccoli and
cheese and she is asking what to do with this stuff? <G>

Jill

In article said:

Mmm. Split open the potato and stuff it with cheese,
broccoli and either ham or chicken. Or skip the
cheese and use the dill dip. Heat the whole thing up.
Sounds better than tacos to me.

Not if you're more than one person. The frittata suggestion
has the virtue of stretching things....

Mike Beede

Deacon said:

The recipe I always found funny (I want to attribute it to
Martha Stewart, but that may not be accurate) began with:

"Start with 2 cups of leftover lobster"

Not in this house.....there is never left over lobster....

I had to laugh, I saw that on some show just a week or so
ago. Too funny. Another one was Giada (?) when she made
something with 'leftover' spaghetti. She pulls out a
container of uncooked dry spaghetti. Huh? What's leftover
about that? If that's the case, I have a pantry full of
leftover pasta.

nancy

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Dawn d- said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas. Gee, if I had all that on
hand I would be making tacos and not scrounging through
the bins looking for supper. That's not leftovers, that's
a meal plan.

I want to see one of those fancy TV cooks come up with
something for a leftover baked potato, some cold steamed
broccoli, half a cup of grated cheese, about 4 oz of ham
steak, and a frozen chicken breast. There might be some
dill dip left in there too. Those are leftovers.

Dawn who definitely needs to go grocery shopping tomorrow

The recipe I always found funny (I want to attribute it to
Martha Stewart, but that may not be accurate) began with:

"Start with 2 cups of leftover lobster"

Not in this house.....there is never left over lobster....

That's about the same as "start with a half pound of
leftover pate de fois gras! :-)

Wayne

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Quoted message said:

The recipe I always found funny (I want to attribute it to
Martha Stewart, but that may not be accurate) began with:

"Start with 2 cups of leftover lobster"

Not in this house.....there is never left over lobster....

Wasn't that The Barefoot Contessa or one of those shows that
features festivals around the country? I know the show they
had on the lobster festival was a hoot for the rest of us.
Everyone one at the festival had leftover lobster. Janet

In article said:

Check out some of the diet plans in a supermarket magazine
sometime. Breakfast on day 1 is a slice of pumpernickel, a
wedge of Gouda and a quarter canteloupe.. Day 2 is a slice
of raisin toast, half a banana, and an HB egg. Day 3 is
half a bagel, 1Tblsp of cream cheese, and a cup of
strawberries. Etc., etc. By the end of the week, you have
a 'fridge full of loaves of bread, moldering fruit, and
open cheese packets. And this is just breakfast! OTOH, I
suppose they're just supposed to be suggestions.

I never thought of it before, but it sounds like the old
"rinse, lather, and repeat" strategy in action. If someone's
dumb enough to go for it, you sell a lot of extra food.

Mike Beede

Frogleg said:

Dawn d- said:

I know you've seen them. What you can do if you *just
happen* to have a pound of leftover beef in the fridge
along with, oh, some fresh tomatoes and peppers and a box
of taco shells or tortillas.

Check out some of the diet plans in a supermarket magazine
sometime. Breakfast on day 1 is a slice of pumpernickel, a
wedge of Gouda and a quarter canteloupe.. Day 2 is a slice
of raisin toast, half a banana, and an HB egg. Day 3 is
half a bagel, 1Tblsp of cream cheese, and a cup of
strawberries. Etc., etc. By the end of the week, you have a
'fridge full of loaves of bread, moldering fruit, and open
cheese packets. And this is just breakfast! OTOH, I suppose
they're just supposed to be suggestions.

I've noticed that too!

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As for leftovers in ingredient lists, *my* favorite is 2
cups of "leftover" diced, cooked chicken breast.

Really? When I make chicken I cook a couple of extra breasts
for such recipes.

Sue(tm) Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 15:49:37 GMT, Deacon <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

The recipe I always found funny (I want to attribute it to
Martha Stewart, but that may not be accurate) began with:

"Start with 2 cups of leftover lobster"

Not in this house.....there is never left over lobster....

We have leftover lobster (and leftover scallops, shrimp,
haddock, clams) after Christmas Eve. :>

OTOH, that's the only time we have it.

Sue(tm) Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

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Quoted message said:

Shoots, and what do I have in my 'fridge? Tortillas,
carrots and fresh ginger. That's it. Can't do much with
that. I don't even have a stick

of

Quoted message said:

butter or some cheese.

kilikini :-(

Darn! You can't even make the following soup. From "How To
Cook Everything," by Mark Bittman.

Soup

"Boiled Water"

4 cups water 6 to 10 cloves garlic, lightly crushed 1 bay
leaf salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 thick slices French or
Italian bread (slightly stale bread is fine)
2/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Combine the first four ingredients in a saucepan or stockpot
and bring to a boil. Cover partially and turn the heat to
very low. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.

While the soup is cooking, place the olive oil in a large
skillet over medium heat. Brown the slices of bread in the
oil, turning occasionally; for a total of about 5 minutes.

Put the bread in bowls and top with the grated cheese.
Strain the soup into the bowls, garnish, and serve.

Janet

jmcquown said:

Naomi Darvell said:

Mmm. Split open the potato and stuff it with cheese,
broccoli and either ham or chicken. Or skip the
cheese and use the dill dip. Heat the whole thing up.
Sounds better than tacos to me.

Naomi D.

I was just thinking, [censored]... baked potatoes and
broccoli and cheese and she is asking what to do with
this stuff? <G>

Jill

LOL! I think my problem was I was looking at about a half
serving of anything and needed to feed two. Well, I rose to
the occasion. Grabbed some onion and some cream and made
broccoli cheddar soup. Cut the chicken into 'fingers' so it
would cook fast and I could split the pieces between the two
of us, and browned them in the skillet with seasoning. I
just nuked the potato and ate it because my husband didn't
want any. He had most of the pan of soup, though.

I think I'll put the ham in some eggs in the morning.

Dawn

Nancy Young <[email hidden]> deliciously posted in
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Quoted message said:

Deacon said:

The recipe I always found funny (I want to attribute
it to Martha Stewart, but that may not be accurate)
began with:

"Start with 2 cups of leftover lobster"

Not in this house.....there is never left over
lobster....

I had to laugh, I saw that on some show just a week or so
ago. Too funny. Another one was Giada (?) when she made
something with 'leftover' spaghetti. She pulls out a
container of uncooked dry spaghetti. Huh? What's leftover
about that? If that's the case, I have a pantry full of
leftover pasta.

nancy

ROFL... No lobster left over here either. It's more like
left over baked/grilled chicken or maybe a roast. I saw that
show you posted about. Was that stupid or what? Not one
damned left over and ya' can't cook the left overs the same
as the fresh stuff.

Michael
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December 12, 1968

Dawn said:

I think I'll put the ham in some eggs in the morning.

Green eggs and ham?

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Dawn said:

jmcquown said:

Naomi Darvell said:

Mmm. Split open the potato and stuff it with cheese,
broccoli and either ham or chicken. Or skip the
cheese and use the dill dip. Heat the whole thing
up. Sounds better than tacos to me.

Naomi D.

I was just thinking, [censored]... baked potatoes and
broccoli and cheese and she is asking what to do with
this stuff? <G>

Jill

LOL! I think my problem was I was looking at about a half
serving of anything and needed to feed two. Well, I rose
to the occasion. Grabbed some onion and some cream and
made broccoli cheddar soup. Cut the chicken into
'fingers' so it would cook fast and I could split the
pieces between the two of us, and browned them in the
skillet with seasoning. I just nuked the potato and ate
it because my husband didn't want any. He had most of the
pan of soup, though.

I think I'll put the ham in some eggs in the morning.

Dawn

OOOOH! I love broccoli cheddar soup! Good going, Dawn!

Jill