Comments on: Frugal Tip #1: Cook Extra and Learn to Love Leftovers

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:07:04 +0000

@Jenny - I've never put chili on baked potatoes, but I'm definitely going to add that recipe to our repertoire.

@Jolie - Oh I'm sure kids aren't big on the leftover bandwagon. My husband and I don't have any children yet so that's not an issue for us, but I absolutely love the idea of freezing leftovers and waiting for your kids to forget about them.

@Mary - I couldn't have thought of a better description than "Brainless meal," great word choice. I love cooking at home for family and friends. I send them home with leftovers and they drop off fresh bread and dessert. You can't beat that :-)

By: Mary Weiland

Mary Weiland — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:27:19 +0000

I LOVE leftovers! It's so nice to have a brainless meal in the evenings – not having to think about what to eat, and not having to take time to prepare or go to the gorcery store. It makes for such a relaxing night and gives me more time to myself to unwind, workout, etc. I have some yummy leftovers that a wonderful friend sent me home with, and it's so appreciated 🙂

By: Jolie

Jolie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:41:31 +0000

I don't mind leftovers at all but DS1, who is 15, loathesss them. I have learned to either cook smaller portions so there aren't as many left overs, or I make big batches of things that freeze well. Then I can dig them out the in a few weeks and he won't remember LOL . Even still, we have leftovers about once a week. Twice if I can swing it.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:06:52 +0000

I am a big fan of leftovers. One of my favorite ways to use extra chili is to add it to scrambled eggs. Cook the eggs until they are almost done, then stir in the chili and cook the rest of the way. It makes a great breakfast, but is also substantial enough for supper. You can also add bacon or ham, or top it with cheese and then broil it.

Chili is also very good over baked potatoes with sour cream, and lately I've been using it as a chip dip with doritos, way healthier than tubs of dip or sour cream which I usually use.