I have thought it would be fun to try and do an entire collection of recipes dedicated to repurposing leftovers. If nothing else it would give my brain something to tease out. Leftovers can be a tough sell. So many things are great the first time around. Hot from the oven meals offer a full … Continue reading »
One of the fun behind the scenes parts about blogging is reading the keywords and phrases that lead people to this site. I have no way to track individual users, just the search terms they use. Commonly searched phrases include: vegan pesto, low fat espresso cake, Netflix workouts, and my favorite bikiniless. That last one … Continue reading »
This pizza is beyond good. The magnitude of its deliciousness puts it squarely in the territory of “Whoops! I just ate half a dozen pieces” and “Get-your-own-blankety-blank-pizza”! So good it may take all your willpower to save the remaining pieces for another meal. But, do save those pieces. This pizza makes fantastic leftovers. These pictures … Continue reading »
I love leftovers! I love reheating them in their original incarnation. I love reconfiguring them into new dishes. I also love packing them up to be frozen and enjoyed a few months down the road. Leftovers make life easy and delicious. So, imagine my shock when I heard the following statistic last weekend on Northwest Cable … Continue reading »
Life in the Second Helpings household continues to be a whirlwind. Mr. Second Helpings and I are back from our grand adventure in New York City. We are both honored and grateful that Weight Watchers gave us the opportunity to be both in New York and featured as success stories for their website. I want to … Continue reading »
Typical diet food has a reputation for looking boring. Personally, I prefer to avoid food that either looks or tastes boring. The adage that we first eat with our eyes influences my approach to all meals and snacks. If my lunch is a Lean Cuisine I almost always transfer it to a plate and add … Continue reading »
Last night I embarked upon what may have been my greatest culinary experiment to date. I don’t want to over sell this, but, I believe what I did with leftover turkey would have made even the most proper puritan dance with glee! Last weekend my husband and I popped into an ATM vestibule and while … Continue reading »