Leftovers

I have recently realized that you can roast vegetables, throw them in a blender, and add some broth to make soup. The best part is that this works with a …

It is likely that after Thanksgiving you might have some leftover turkey and mashed potatoes. I had 3 cups of turkey meat and 4 pounds of mashed potatoes leftover after Friendsgiving, …

Remember the Soup Starter I wrote about last Tuesday? When I came back from Napa I turned it into a Chicken and Vegetable Soup. I added all of my favorite …

Roast chicken makes the best soup. Sometimes when I don’t have enough time to make soup, I use the leftover chicken to make what I call “Soup Starter”. First I …

The crisp fall air makes me crave chili. Chili is one of those great hearty fall foods. By the time fall rolls around I am tired of all those “light” …

Crockpot BBQ Chicken can be used to create several different meals, and this is the easiest. Serve the chicken on a pretzel roll topped with avocado and cheddar cheese. This …

This is my final recipe made using the leftover Ham from Easter. (No, we didn’t finish it all… note to self for next year: 10 pounds of Ham is too …

This Spinach Artichoke and Ham Pizza was inspired by Artichoke Pizza in New York. The pizza was topped with a cheesy spinach artichoke dip, ham and mozzarella. It was one …

Poached eggs are my favorite breakfast and I am always looking for new way to serve them. This past weekend I had leftover spinach, marinara and ricotta from making ravioli. …

Chicago’s O’Hare airport is becoming a culinary destination. I go out of my way to eat at Tortas Frontera, a Rick Bayless owned Mexican street food joint, at the airport. …