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When do good leftovers go bad?

September 21st, 2007 at 03:14 am

I'm not sure yet...I keep using mine up! Tonight I made chicken cacciatore (kind of) in the crock pot with frozen chicken breasts, leftover frozen tomato sauce (from meatballs at a party last month), free peppers from a relative who owns a greenhouse, and a half leftover nearly-bad-but-not-there-yet onion from the crisper drawer. It was served over leftover pasta from last nights dinner. And that's just the beginning...

because tomorrow we are having chicken chili for lunch. Here's the recipe (although I doubt it's one anyone can duplicate *exactly* at home!):
-leftover chicken cacciatore (which, mind you, was concocted of leftovers itself)
-leftover spaghetti sauce (was frozen then thawed for last nights dinner)
-celery, corn, onion
-leftover stewed tomatoes (we canned them, but didn't have enough to fill another jar)
-cumin, chili powder, garlic powder
-two cans of beans
-quarter jar of leftover salsa
-one leftover potato (kinds weird, I know, but I found the basis for this recipe online and they said to throw in one potato)
Just checked it and it smells wonderful! It will simmer in the crockpot all night and be ready for DH's lunch in the morning.
To-do list for tomorrow: new batch of granola, snacks for tomorrow's Bunco night (I think I might try tomatillo salsa since we have some in the garden), clean up a bit around the house. DH is taking the kids to his mother's house tomorrow evening, so I will be without them all night and a good chunk of Saturday. I usually look forward to this time alone, but then find myself wandering around aimlessly without the little ones underfoot Smile Nevertheless, I should be able to get some things done with weekend.

4 Responses to “When do good leftovers go bad?”

  1. JanH Says:
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    You absolutely amaze me how creative you are with what you have on hand. And it all sounds so yummy! Keep letting us know how you do it. You inspire us.

  2. fern Says:
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    I admire your 're-use' skills.

    Isn't it satisfying not to waste anything and make good use of all?

  3. littlegopher Says:
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    Wow - what a creative cook you are! Enjoy your little break!!

  4. boomeyers Says:
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    Ya gotta love those crock pots!

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