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Leftovers?

We are trying really hard not to throw away so much food so in the last few months we've actually been eating our leftovers. I love having them for lunches and usually we're good for at least one night a week of leftovers so mommy gets a cooking break. :)
 
We do leftovers and I try to make it a new meal. Of course, if it's leftover lasagna or baked ziti then it's the same meal. But if it's grilled chicken then I'll do chicken quesadillas or stir fry. Or I'll turn BBQ chicken or buffalo chicken into pizza or wraps.
 
I try not to make many leftovers as Dh tends to just eat it then and there. If there are any, they may be eaten for lunches, repurposed for another meal or thrown out a week later. All 3 happen regularly....particularly option number 3!
 
We seem to always have a night of leftovers as well, and I try to plan them for nights where we are really busy so that I can quickly heat them up and serve. Rarely do I make them into something else - unless it's like leftover plain chicken that I can throw into an alfredo bake or enchiladas or something.
 
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