Leftover Makeovers

 

Beef Recipes

Pork Recipes

Grain Recipes  *Couscous is technically a Pasta (see Pasta below)

Vegetable Recipes

Potato Recipes

Beef Tenderloin Recipes

Rice Recipes

Pork Shoulder Recipes

Master Recipe:  Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Master Recipe: “Whiskey & Coke” Glazed Pork Shoulder

Leftover Makeover: BBQ Pulled Pork & Hash Brown Crescent Roll Pizza

Leftover Makeover: Pulled Pork Cheesy Flatbread Melts

Leftover Makeover: Pulled Pork Tortilla Pizza

Leftover Makeover: Pork, Potato, Cream Cheese and Onion Wontons

Master Recipe: Steam Roasted “Baked” Potatoes

Leftover Makeover: Strip House Potatoes Romanoff

Leftover Makeover: Chili Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes

Leftover Makeover: Crispy Cheese & Bacon Potato Bites

Leftover Makeover: The Pioneer Woman’s Breakfast Potatoes

Leftover Makeover: Spicy Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Leftover Makeover:   5 Minute Homemade Hash Browns

Leftover Makeover:   Mini Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Cups

Leftover Makeover:   Layered Hash Brown Casserole w/ Kielbasa & Ham

Leftover Makeover: BBQ Pulled Pork & Hash Brown Crescent Roll Pizza

Master Recipe: Risotto Milanese - Pressure Cooker

Master Recipe:  Eva Longoria’s White Rice

Master Recipe:  Fluffy White Rice - In the Pressure Cooker

Master Recipe:  Slow Cooker Converted Rice

Master Recipe:  Basic Brown Rice

Leftover Makeover: Arugula Salad w/ Lentils, Rice & Herb Mustard Vinaigrette

Leftover Makeover: Cheesy Rice Ball Fritters

Leftover Makeover: Southwestern Rice & Beans

Leftover Makeover: Slow Cooker Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

Leftover Makeover:  Chicken, Bean & Brown Rice Burritos

Leftover Makeover:  Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Tenderloin & Beans over Rice

Leftover Makeover:  Shredded Beef, Bean and Rice Soft Tacos

Leftover Makeover:  Smoky Chipotle Beef, Red Beans & Rice

Leftover Makeover:  Pork Chop, Rice and Tomato (Soup) Sauce Casserole

Leftover Makeover:  Cheesy White Rice, Bean & Chicken Soup

Master Recipe:  Butter Basted Grilled Filet Mignon

Leftover Makeover: Pearled Couscous w/ Beef, Mushrooms & Blue Cheese

Master Recipe: Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Boursin Sauce

Master Recipe:  Roasted Garlic Peppercorn Grilled Filet Mignon

Leftover Makeover: Filet Mignon Puff Pastry Bites

Quinoa Recipes

Master Recipe: Basic Quinoa - Using The Pressure Cooker

Leftover Makeover: Quinoa Salad with Strawberries & Boursin Cheese

Leftover Makeover: Sweet & Nutty Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Leftover Makeover: Citrus, Fennel & Goat Cheese Quinoa Salad

Ground Beef Recipes

Master Recipe: Cooked Ground Beef (your favorite method)

Leftover Makeover: Creamy, Cheesy & Beefy Mexican Casserole

Leftover Makeover: Lasagna - Our Valentine’s Day Dinner!

Leftover Makeover:  Tomato-Bacon Macaroni & Cheeseburger Pie

Poultry Recipes

Chicken Recipes

Master Recipe:   No Baste, No Bother Roasted Chicken

Master Recipe:  Beer Can Chicken (On The Grill)

Master Recipe:  Crispy Roasted Chicken

Master Recipe:  Master Recipe - Diced or Shredded Cooked Chicken

Master Recipe:  Basic Shredded Chicken Thighs

Leftover Makeover: Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole with Broccoli

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Spinach & 3 Cheese Penne Pasta Bake

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Spinach & 3 Cheese Ravioli

Leftover Makeover: Spicy Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Leftover Makeover: Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad

Leftover Makeover: Herbed Chicken Risotto  (Pressure Cooking For One)

Bean Recipes

Bean Recipes

Master Recipe:  Basic Pinto Beans & Refried Beans From Scratch

Master Recipe:  Zesty Pinto Beans

Master Recipe:  Basic Black Beans

Master Recipe:  Basic Kidney Beans - Pressure Cooking Dried Beans

Master Recipe:  Basic Small Red Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Southwestern Rice & Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Slow Cooker Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

Leftover Makeover:  Breakfast Burrito

Leftover Makeover:  Triple-Layered Ultimate Nachos

Leftover Makeover:  Chicken, Bean & Brown Rice Burritos

Leftover Makeover:  White Chili-Cheese Chicken Nachos

Leftover Makeover:  Shredded Beef, Bean and Rice Soft Tacos

Leftover Makeover:  Smoky Chipotle Beef, Red Beans & Rice

Leftover Makeover:  White Chili-Cheese Chicken Hash Browns - For Two

Master Recipe: Southwestern Rice & Beans

Leftover Makeover: Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Recipes

Egg Recipes

Master Recipe: Southwestern Rice & Beans

Leftover Makeover: Breakfast Burrito

Master Recipe: Crispy Mexi-Marinated Chicken Thighs w/ Potatoes

Leftover Makeover: Small-Plate Polenta Brunch - 2 Ways

Beef Top Round Recipes

Master Recipe: Spicy Shredded Beef - Master Recipe - Pressure Cooker

Leftover Makeover: Top Notch Top Round Chimichangas

Leftover Makeover: Beef Empanadas - 2 ways

Leftover Makeover: Triple-Layered Ultimate Nachos

Master Recipe:  BBQ “Baked” Beans - From Scratch (Dried Beans)

Leftover Makeover:  Hot Dog & Baked Bean Casserole

Leftover Makeover:  Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Tenderloin & Beans over Rice

Casserole Recipes

Pasta Recipes

Master Recipe: Eric’s Favorite Beef & Bean Chili

Leftover Makeover: Cheesy Chili Mac - Baked Casserole

Bean Recipes

Master Recipe:  BBQ “Baked” Beans - From Scratch (Dried Beans)

Leftover Makeover:  Hot Dog & Baked Bean Casserole

Turkey Recipes

Master Recipe: No Baste, No Bother Roasted Turkey (Trisha Yearwood)

Leftover Makeover: Turkey & Dressing Crescent Braid

Bread Recipes

Master Recipe:  Jeanne’s Sausage & Apple Dressing (Thanksgiving)

Leftover Makeover:  Mini Pies - Using Thanksgiving Leftovers

Leftover Makeover:  Turkey & Dressing Crescent Braid

Master Recipe: No Baste, No Bother Roasted Chicken

Master Recipe: Master Recipe - Diced or Shredded Cooked Chicken

Leftover Makeover: Chicken Noodle Casserole with Broccoli

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Spinach & 3 Cheese Penne Pasta Bake

Seafood Recipes

Shrimp Recipes

Master Recipe: No Fuss Peel n’Eat Shrimp

Leftover Makeover: Shrimp Pesto Flatbreads

Leftover Makeover: Crispy Shrimp and Salmon Cakes

Leftover Makeover: Simple Shrimp Scampi

Bread Recipes

Flatbread Recipes

Master Recipe: Pizza Dough II

Leftover Makeover:  Shrimp Pesto Flatbreads

Pasta Recipes

Master Recipe:  No Baste, No Bother Roasted Chicken

Master Recipe:  Master Recipe - Diced or Shredded Cooked Chicken

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Spinach & 3 Cheese Ravioli

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Spinach & 3 Cheese Penne Pasta Bake

Master Recipe:  Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Spinach & 3 Cheese Ravioli

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Spinach & 3 Cheese Penne Pasta Bake

Rice Recipes

Master Recipe: Fluffy White Rice or Eva Longoria’s White Rice

Leftover Makeover:  Slow Cooker Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

Master Recipe: Basic Pinto Beans & Refried Beans From Scratch

Master Recipe:  Basic Small Red Beans

Master Recipe:  Zesty Pinto Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Slow Cooker Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

Master Recipe: Master Recipe - Diced or Shredded Cooked Chicken

Master Recipe:  Basic Shredded Chicken Thighs

Leftover Makeover: Basic Chicken Salad

Leftover Makeover:  Chicken, Bean & Brown Rice Burritos

Leftover Makeover:  Shredded Taco-Chili Seasoned Chicken with Corn

Leftover Makeover:  Shredded Chicken & Red Bean Burrito Bake

Master Recipe:  Basic Pinto Beans & Refried Beans From Scratch

Master Recipe:  Basic Small Red Beans

Master Recipe:  Basic Black Beans

Master Recipe:  Zesty Pinto Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Slow Cooker Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole

Leftover Makeover:  Shredded Chicken & Red Bean Burrito Bake

Beef Top Sirloin Recipes

Master Recipe: Steak Bites

Leftover Makeover: Vegetable Beef Soup - My Version of Steak n’ Shake’s

Leftover Makeover:  Beefed-Up Leftover Makeover Artisan Pizza - 12 Inch

Soup, Stew & Chili Recipes

Master Recipe: Steak Bites

Leftover Makeover: Vegetable Beef Soup - My Version of Steak n’ Shake’s

Soup Recipes

Master Recipe: Basic Brown Rice

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Scallion & Brown Rice Stir Fry

Master Recipe: Basic Brown Rice

Leftover Makeover: Chicken, Scallion & Brown Rice Stir Fry

Master Recipe: Stovetop Bacon-Scallion Macaroni and Cheese

Leftover Makeover: Mini Macaroni & Cheese Cups (w/ Bacon & Scallions)

Master Recipe: Shredded Taco-Chili Seasoned Chicken with Corn

Leftover Makeover: White Chili-Cheese Chicken Nachos

Leftover Makeover:  White Chili-Cheese Chicken Hash Browns - For Two

Sauce & “The Like” Recipes

Master Recipe: White Chili-Cheese Sauce and Dip

Leftover Makeover: White Chili-Cheese Chicken Nachos

Illustrating the Versatility of These Recipes

Master Recipe: Anchovy Butter

Leftover Makeover: Anchovy Butter Bread

Master Recipe: Anchovy Butter

Leftover Makeover: Anchovy Butter Bread

Master Recipe:   Zesty Pinto Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Zesty Beef & Bean Chili

Leftover Makeover:  Cheesy Fiesta Ranch Beans

Master Recipe:  Zesty Pinto Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Zesty Beef & Bean Chili

Chili Recipes

Master Recipe:   Basic White Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Spicy Smashed White Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Vegetarian Tomato, White Bean & Potato Soup

Leftover Makeover:  Cheesy White Rice, Bean & Chicken Soup

Master Recipe:  Tomato Sauce From Scratch

Leftover Makeover:  Vegetarian Tomato, White Bean & Potato Soup

Master Recipe:  Zesty Beef & Bean Chili

Leftover Makeover:  Chili Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes

Master Recipe: Tomato Sauce From Scratch

Leftover Makeover: Tomato Béchamel Sauce

Master Recipe:  Tomato Béchamel Sauce

Leftover Makeover: Lasagna - Our Valentine’s Day Dinner

Master Recipe:  Simple Shrimp Scampi

Leftover Makeover:  Baked Angel Hair Pasta Pie

Beef Flank Steak Recipes

Master Recipe: Indoor Grilled Flank Steak

Leftover Makeover: Open Faced Beef Sandwiches

Master Recipe: Indoor Grilled Flank Steak

Leftover Makeover: Open Faced Beef Sandwiches

Pizza & Sandwich Recipes

Sandwich Recipes

Salmon Recipes

Master Recipe: Salmon with Chili Orange Glaze

Leftover Makeover: Crispy Shrimp and Salmon Cakes

Master Recipe:   Basic Small Red Beans

Leftover Makeover: Red Bean Chili Topped w/ Maple Glazed Kielbasa

Leftover Makeover: Shredded Chicken & Red Bean Burrito Bake

Master Recipe:   Basic Small Red Beans

Leftover Makeover: Red Bean Chili Topped w/ Maple Glazed Kielbasa

Poultry Recipes

Master Recipe: Master Recipe - Diced or Shredded Cooked Chicken

Leftover Makeover:  Shredded Chicken & Red Bean Burrito Bake

Master Recipe: Poached Eggs

Leftover Makeover: Asparagus and Poached Eggs over Pasta

Leftover Makeover: Savory Waffle Eggs Benedict

Master Recipe:   No Fuss Peel n’East Shrimp

Leftover Makeover: Simple Shrimp Scampi

Master Recipe: Pork Roast with Tart Cherries

Leftover Makeover: Grilled Ham & Cheese with Herb Roasted Pork

Boneless Loin Roast Recipes

Master Recipe: Pork Roast with Tart Cherries

Leftover Makeover: Grilled Ham & Cheese with Herb Roasted Pork

Master Recipe:   Basic Black Beans

Leftover Makeover:  Smashed Black Beans

Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Master Recipe: Juicy Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Leftover Makeover: Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Tenderloin & Beans over Rice

Master Recipe: Caramelized Onions - Easy Microwave Method

Leftover Makeover: Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Onion Recipes

Master Recipe:  Homemade Ranch Dressing & Dip

Leftover Makeover: Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Leftover Makeover: Cheesy Herbed Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Master Recipe: Tomato-Bacon Macaroni & Cheese

Leftover Makeover: Tomato-Bacon Macaroni & Cheeseburger Pie

Master Recipe: Tomato-Bacon Macaroni & Cheese

Master Recipe: Turkey Taco Chili

Leftover Makeover: Turkey Taco Chili & Tomato-Bacon Macaroni Bake

Beef Chuck Roast Recipes

Master Recipe: Jazzed Up “Packet Pot Roast”

Leftover Makeover: Beef and Noodles For One

Leftover Makeover:  Shredded Beef, Bean and Rice Soft Tacos

Leftover Makeover:  Beefed-Up Leftover Makeover Artisan Pizza - 12 Inch

Master Recipe:   Cheese Sauce For One (or Two) - Microwave Method

Leftover Makeover: Cheesy Baked Egg Noodles For One (or Two)

Master Recipe:   Cheese Sauce For One (or Two) - Microwave Method

Leftover Makeover: Cheesy Baked Egg Noodles For One (or Two)

Pizza Recipes

Master Recipe: “Whisky & Coke” Glazed Pork Shoulder

Leftover Makeover: BBQ Pulled Pork & Hash Brown Crescent Roll Pizza

Master Recipe: Steak Bites

Master Recipe: Jazzed Up “Packet Pot Roast”

Leftover Makeover:  Beefed-Up Leftover Makeover Artisan Pizza - 12 Inch

Master Recipe: Cooked Italian Sausages (your favorite method)

Leftover Makeover: Italian Sausage, Broccoli and Basil Rotini - For Two

Master Recipe: Cooked Cajun Chicken Sausages (your favorite method)

Leftover Makeover: Cajun Chicken Sausage Cavatappi Alfredo - For One

Cook Once, Eat Twice ... Repurposing Leftovers ... Maximizing Your Time and Money

These “groupings” continue to be refined, so check back often. 

They are designed to show you the versatility of each recipe so you can save time and money - and - still enjoy a variety of meals! 

If you are a small household or prefer smaller portions ...            Click Here for scaled down recipes in our “Cooking For One (or Two People)” Recipe Index.

Pork Recipes

Master Recipe: All-American Indoor Grilled Pork Chops

Leftover Makeover:  Pork Chop, Rice and Tomato (Soup) Sauce Casserole

Master Recipe: All-American Indoor Grilled Pork Chops

Leftover Makeover:  Pork Chop, Rice and Tomato (Soup) Sauce Casserole

Boneless Loin Chop Recipes

Master Recipe: Perfect Skillet-Cooked Seasoned Chicken Breasts

Leftover Makeover: Lemony Couscous Salad with Chicken & Wilted Arugula

Leftover Makeover:  Cheesy White Rice, Bean & Chicken Soup

Master Recipe: Perfect Skillet-Cooked Seasoned Chicken Breasts

Leftover Makeover: Lemony Couscous Salad with Chicken & Wilted Arugula

Master Recipe:  Fluffy White Rice - In the Pressure Cooker

Master Recipe:   Basic White Beans

Master Recipe: Perfect Skillet-Cooked Seasoned Chicken Breasts

Leftover Makeover:  Cheesy White Rice, Bean & Chicken Soup

Master Recipe:  Butter Basted Grilled Filet Mignon

Leftover Makeover: Pearled Couscous w/ Beef, Mushrooms & Blue Cheese

Master Recipe: Basic Basmati Rice

Leftover Makeover: Grilled Chicken Curry

Master Recipe: Basic Basmati Rice

Leftover Makeover: Grilled Chicken Curry

Master Recipe:   Chipotle Ketchup

Leftover Makeover: Chipotle BBQ Sauce