Comments on: Benefiting from Leftovers and Easy Spaghetti Sauce

By: domestosgoddess

domestosgoddess — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:27:41 +0000

We call it “The Feast of St Leftovers” in our house. I love it because it’s economical and gives me a night off from cooking, we each choose a single-portion leftover and always have a fresh salad and some warm bread alongside. We have been known to invite guests too, and we were delighted to be asked to a friend’s home a few Sundays back to share a leftovers lunch after they had hosted a formal dinner the night before, it was wonderfully informal and we shared cleaning up duties afterwards.

By: Debbie @thehiphostess

Debbie @thehiphostess — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:00:13 +0000

Sheila, so happy to see you here! Sandy was my first fan, shouting out my apron attributes from the get go, and continuing to do so! I’m so grateful, for her warm hearted friendship and approach to entertaining. I can see where the two of you would be kindred spirits, not mention I think you girls actually look alike!
Leftovers are a given in my house. I’m only cooking for two, but can’t seem to get out of cooking for four gear. Since my husband doesn’t mind eating the same thing twice, I try to space it out, serving the meal I cooked on Monday again on Wednesday with a few new added twists.
Reaching for the jar is pretty much my thing when it comes to spaghetti sauce. Mastering the homemade version has escaped me all these years, but your sauce is now on my to make list!

By: Dayle

Dayle — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:29:26 +0000

Great post. My husband and I have no problem eating leftovers, but I cook something fresh to go along with them, as we seldom have meat left over. I also try to share one meal a week with my sister, who lives alone and has a stressful job. It doesn’t always work out, but whenever it does, I love the pleasure of gathering around the table for a meal.

By: heather

heather — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:53:49 +0000

What a super idea to freeze leftovers! I like the idea of sharing them or even of keeping them on hand for kids who may come home late from something and feel hungry. My daughter sometimes eats at odd times due to her work schedule. I am inspired to keep small portions of leftovers in the freezer in a box for her. Then she can always grab out something yummy when she is hungry and food is saved from being wasted!

By: Danijela

Danijela — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:55:38 +0000

Hello Sandy,
this is one useful post. I like the idea of using leftovers for new meals. I must say that I am not an expert, I do throw away food sometimes, which is bad. I just don’t freeze everything always. But I do use chicken leftovers to make a chicken salad for example.

By: Cathy @ Noble Pig

Cathy @ Noble Pig — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:32:49 +0000

I always feel guilty about leftovers and started donating a lot of baked goods to local soup kitchen. But thatnks for the inspiration!!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:03:54 +0000

I think both ways of sharing are great. I’m so lazy about thinking ahead to have some containers on hand for extras. Will certainly add that to my shopping list so I can be prepared next time.

(HUGS to y’all!)

By: Debbie Grace

Debbie Grace — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:02:50 +0000

I absolutely *love* this idea!! Thank you so much, Sheila!

And Sandy, too! :)