Here are some ideas for using leftovers for family meals:
1. Repurpose leftovers into a new dish: For example, leftover roast beef can be sliced and used in sandwiches, quesadillas, or stir-fries.
2. Make a frittata or omelette: Combine leftover cooked vegetables, meat, and cheese with beaten eggs for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
3. Turn leftovers into soups or stews: Combine leftover cooked vegetables, meat, and broth to make a hearty and flavorful soup or stew.
4. Make a casserole: Combine leftover cooked grains, vegetables, and meat with a sauce and cheese, and bake until bubbly and hot.
5. Make a salad: Chop leftover cooked vegetables and protein and toss with lettuce and a dressing for a quick and easy salad.
6. Make fried rice: Combine leftover cooked rice with chopped leftover vegetables and protein, and stir-fry in a little oil until heated through.
7. Make quesadillas or burritos: Fill a tortilla with leftover cooked vegetables, protein, and cheese, and grill or bake until hot and melty.
8. Make sliders or sandwiches: Use leftover cooked protein to make small sandwiches or sliders with buns or rolls.
I hope these ideas inspire you to use your leftovers in creative and delicious ways!