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Kerri’s Yay! Leftovers! Series
A Guide to Making a Meal with What’s on Hand in the Fridge:
Episode 1 - Yay! Leftovers!: No idea is too wacky when you look at your fridge in a whole new light
Episode 2 - Have Leftover Pasta? Roast It!
Episode 3 - Five Tricks for Building Better Bowls
Whether you're eating solo or feeding your family an easy dinner, a handful of simple principles will help you — and everyone else — turn components from the fridge, freezer, and pantry into exactly what they feel like eating.
The "tricks" are to use these five simple organizing principles to gather potential ingredients:
Heft — the foundation of the very best bowls
Oomph — to up the satisfaction factor
Edge — for the sharp, spicy, or briny flavors we crave
Splash — a drizzle or two that brings everything together
Sprinkle — garnishes to add crunch and freshness
Read the rest of Five Tricks for Building Better Bowls.
Episode 4 - When the Kitchen Gets Hot, Reach for the Magic Mayo
Episode 5 - Frozen Vegetable Soup
Episode 6 - Whatnot Pancakes for Dinner
Episode 7 - Salad Nights
Giving directions for improvising a salad from leftovers is a little like describing how to assemble a sandwich. (Hey, now there's an idea for another time!) Instead, I'll share my system for organizing whatever you might unearth from the fridge and pantry.