We were looking for a way to use up our leftovers - two raw sweet potatoes already peeled and cut into large, uneven chunks. We cut the potato chunks to make as uniform cubes as possible, and then we tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018993-roasted-sweet-potatoes-with-smoked-paprika?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share The recipe called for 4 sweet potatoes, so we halved the ingredient… Continue reading Roasted sweet potatoes with smoked paprika
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Frozen tofu chunks for later use
When defrosted, these will become tofu crumbles - and good vegetarian substitutes for ground pork - in recipes such as vegetarian ma po tofu or vegetarian dan dan noodles. We tried this method by Andrea Nguyen: https://www.thekitchn.com/leftover-tofu-freeze-it-for-later-167830 We used Whole Foods extra firm tofu. After handpressing the 14 oz tofu brick with paper towels, we… Continue reading Frozen tofu chunks for later use
Cinnamon tortilla chips
We tried this recipe for 5 leftover white corn tortillas: https://houseofyumm.com/cinnamon-tortilla-chips/ We served this with vanilla ice cream. (Nov. 2019)
Chipotle scrambled eggs
We made this recipe on the fly using some leftover canned chipotle in adobo sauce in our freezer. (We defrosted 1 chipotle and some attendant sauce.) We whisked 4 large eggs, 1 Tbsp half and half, and chipotle in adobo sauce (1 chipotle halved to remove seeds, then rough chopped, with about 2 tsp adobo… Continue reading Chipotle scrambled eggs
Eggs poached in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella
We tried this recipe with leftover marinara sauce: https://www.theironyou.com/2016/05/eggs-poached-in-marinara-sauce.html Our modifications: we started on the stovetop, sprinkled with 2 Tbsp freshly shredded mozzarella, and then moved it to a 375 oven until the eggs were set (5 mins). We browned under a broiler (on high) until the cheese was browned. (Oct. 2019)
Egg-dipped kimbap (kimbap jun)
We had leftover kimbap from H-mart, so we tried this easy recipe: https://chefjulieyoon.com/2011/09/egg-dipped-kimbap/ The egg-dipped kimbap was warm, soft, and tasty. (Oct. 2019)
Pasta and rice frittata with Italian flavors
We tried this recipe to use up our leftover cooked penne: https://www.thekitchn.com/pasta-frittata-267636 We used Rao’s marinara sauce. Because we had only 2 cups pasta, we supplemented with 1.5 cups cooked jasmine rice. We also had 2 Tbsp cherry tomatoes, so we added 1 medium hothouse tomato, diced. For the cheese, we used ½ cup shredded… Continue reading Pasta and rice frittata with Italian flavors
Egg white-roasted brussel sprout omelette on buttered toast
This was a good use of 1.5 cups leftover roasted brussel sprouts (http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/180053950436/oven-roasted-brussel-sprouts-we-followed-this). Roughly chop the roasted brussel sprouts, then saute them on medium heat for a minute in a little olive oil in a large nonstick pan. Reduce heat to low-medium, then add egg whites from 5 eggs, lightly mixed, pouring evenly over the… Continue reading Egg white-roasted brussel sprout omelette on buttered toast
Leftover rice and Chinese sausage frittata
I had a craving for a frittata with Asian flavors. We had about 1 cup of leftover cooked jasmine rice, so I experimented as follows: Preheat oven to 400. At the same time, heat 1 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil in a large (10") cast iron on the stove top on medium heat. Add 1 large… Continue reading Leftover rice and Chinese sausage frittata
Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onion, and chilies (menemen)
We had leftover roasted shishito peppers, we tried this recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/09/menemen-turkish-style-scrambled-eggs-tomatoes-chilies-recipe.html Our modifications: first, we used ¼ tsp Aleppo pepper instead of ½ tsp hot paprika. Second, we sauteed the onion, Aleppo pepper, and oregano in 2 Tbsp olive oil, and a few mins later added ¾ chopped roasted shishito peppers (which had been roasted… Continue reading Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onion, and chilies (menemen)
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