Delicious, crispy, and pan-fried potatoes are rarely a miss. Here, they are one of the favorites when it comes to using leftovers. We never make pan-fried potatoes on the same day they are boiled. There is always something we make the next day after having boiled potatoes. Hence, we often plan the next day’s meal … Read more
Bao is a yeast dough bun that is steamed. They originate from China but are eaten in many places today. Typically, they are eaten with pork, but they are generally great for using up leftovers. My version is made from leftovers from Mortens Aften (yes, you read that right :-)), so it includes leftovers from … Read more
Where I come from, we hate wasting food and have plenty of techniques to turn leftovers into a delicious meal. For example, when it comes to ham, I always find that we have leftovers. Instead of reheating the meat in the oven, microwave, or perhaps in boiling water, you can kill two birds with one … Read more
Hash is simply delicious, especially when made like this, in a luxury version with pork chops and roasted vegetables. You can vary the dish in countless ways with other types of meat and vegetables. If you have cooked leftovers, you can also use them, thereby avoiding food waste. You can vary the dish in countless … Read more
An easy way to upgrade your leftovers. Here, we’ve made the dish in its simplest form with only onions, rice, eggs, and curry. However, it can be varied in countless ways and can include different types of meat and vegetables (see tip in the note). You’ll need a good amount of oil when frying the … Read more
A simple and delicious way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes and give them new life. The small “cakes” of baked mashed potatoes are easy to make and taste really good as a side dish to, for example, a roast. Feel free to use leftover mashed potatoes or make a new batch for the purpose. The … Read more
Use your stale rye bread to make delicious, crispy rye bread sticks instead of throwing it away or giving it to the birds. The rye bread sticks can be used for many different things, and they are a much healthier alternative to chips. You can also make croutons and use them as a topping for … Read more
A quick and easy solution for a busy day when you crave a healthy and filling meal. Cook a large batch of chicken broth when you have enough chicken carcasses in the freezer and freeze the broth in suitable portions. This makes it easy to take out the broth when you need it and, for … Read more
If you have a leftover pork roast, some boiled potatoes, and a couple of onions, you have the ingredients for a good old-fashioned hash. In this recipe, we used a leftover pork roast, but you could just as well use a leftover beef roast. Hash is an excellent leftover meal, and when served with fried … Read more
A delicious salad that can easily serve as a meal, as it contains both meat, eggs, and cheese. The crispy, crushed rye bread chips on top of the salad give it an extra kick and taste wonderful. Rye bread chips can be bought at most supermarkets and bakeries, but it is easy to make your … Read more