Leftovers

I am sure you know by now that food is stinking expensive in Mississippi. So of course, I am on the lookout for ways to keep the grocery bill low - well, at least lower than rent.

One way is to make sure that leftovers are used, and left in the back of the fridge to turn in to a science experiment. I am really bad at making sure leftovers are used, so I went looking for ideas. Here are two I came across a few years ago, and thought they were worth taking another look at.

Healthy Skillet Dishes

What is a Skillet Dish? A Skillet Dish is one-dish meal (usually) that incorporates healthy sources of protein, starches/grains, sauce (for flavor and moisture) and other add-ins. It doesn’t have to be made in a skillet, though. You could use a crockpot or a stew pot. But the idea is that you’re making one dish that satisfies all the dietary needs of a given meal, while enjoying endlessly satisfying variety.

Basically, a casserole. You can use leftovers or whatever happens to be on sale that week. The possibilities are endless.

Cooking by Numbers

Get clicking on what you've got and we'll show you what you can cook.....Don't worry, Skills By Numbers will make you look great in the kitchen..... Can't make up your mind about what to cook? Click I feel lucky as well...

Cooking by numbers is a great site! Don't know how to use leftovers? Just click what you have on hand and Cooking by Numbers will search for recipes using those ingredients. Great idea!