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    Penne with Chicken and Tomato Recipe
    This category of meals is one of my favorite kind to prepare. I poke around in the freezer, fridge and pantry to see what needs to be used up and what kinds of leftovers I have.  Then, I pretend that I’m on one of those TV food competitions and see if I can come up with a way to use up all the odds and ends and feed them in my family in a form that will make them say “He meant to do that!”
    While I used to have a really hard time with this, it has gotten easier as I have become a more confident home cook.  Now, I look forward to the challenge, and I find that it’s fun to come up with meals based on leftovers.
    It also reduces the amount of food that we compost or throw away.  Here you’ll find ideas for soups, stews, braises and easy egg dishes like omelets and frittatas.  Now go check out your fridge and be the star of your own food competition.
    Pasta with Mushroom Sauce

    Rigatoni with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

    Fettuccine with Store Bought Tomato Sauce

    Fettuccine Pasta with Store Bought Tomato Sauce

    Penne with Chicken and Tomato Recipe

    Simple Chicken – Tomato – Pasta Recipe

    Penne Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

    Penne Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

    What's On Hand Chicken Risotto

    Whats On Hand Every Day Risotto

    Steak Stew Recipe

    Steak Stew Recipe

    Salmon Risotto Recipe

    Salmon Risotto Recipe

    Vegetable Soup

    Posole Recipe

    Classic Mexican Posole Recipe

    Turkey Soup Recipe

    Turkey Soup Recipe

    Best Mango Salsa Recipe

    Mango Salsa Recipe

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