Here’s a super-simple recipe that opens the door to a multitude of Asian treats. Making your own Dumpling Wrappers let’s you be the master of your own Dim Sum and build a reputation as a culinary wizard. What’s even better, they let you hide leftovers creatively and they’re almost free!Read More →
I eluded to one of my fave leftover recipes in my Friday Post about lack of inspiration at supper time. I didn’t make it then because my leftover New Year’s Ham was deep frozen and time was short. But I did make it last night, and I even added some new goodies to make it a true one-dish meal!Read More →
It never fails… As soon as Easter Brunch (or Supper) is cleared away and the dishes are done, someone is asking me how to deal with the leftovers. I’ve got a few ideas that will make your Lamb/Ham/Turkey Encore seem like a whole different meal. Try some of them and you’ll agree!Read More →
The last place you’d expect to find such a boorish convention as the Doggie Bag is now in the forefront of a trend designed to combat food wastage. If you haven’t guessed, a new law requiring restaurants to offer patrons take-home packs for their leftovers has been enacted in France!Read More →
We all know that the sensible thing to do at Christmas would be to get a Turkey the right size for the crowd we’re feeding. But we all seem to end up with mounds of leftovers, anyway. In my ongoing quest to introduce new ‘Turkey Encore’ recipe ideas, I offer the following recently-tested options…Read More →
I can’t seem to make a roast beef dinner without having lots of leftovers. Good thing there are a lot of ways to make yesterday’s roast today’s culinary triumph! I particularly love dishes where the roast gets another long, low, slow braise…Read More →
Seems there’s always some Chicken left over, whether you roast it yourself or get a rotisserie bird from the supermarket or deli. And there’s always lots of Turkey left over from those family feasts we all enjoy so much. So… What do you do for an encore?Read More →
Got leftover rice? Or do you just have a hankering for Asian comfort food? Bring two and half cups of water to a rolling boil (no salt!) and pour in a cup of dry White Rice. Or Jasmin. Or whatever kind you like… Give it a stir, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let it sit, without interference, for half an hour…Read More →