Maximize your time and minimize food waste by turning one delicious meal into two with these double-duty recipes. Showcasing the season’s bounty, these spring-inspired recipes allow you to transform leftovers from one delicious meal into entirely new culinary creations with ease.
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Lemon-Pepper Roasted Chicken and Chicken, Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Tortellini
The classic flavors of lemon and pepper capture the essence of a spring meal. No need to pick up a precooked chicken. Making your own Lemon-Pepper Roasted Chicken is easy, and it pairs beautifully with fresh asparagus or a light spring salad. Use leftovers to whip up Chicken, Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Tortellini.
Honey-Glazed Pork Chops and Pork Fried Rice
Bring an Asian-inspired flair to the table with sweet and sour Honey-Glazed Pork Chops. Marinate them in honey, soy sauce, garlic and ginger, then pan fry in sesame oil and finish them off in the oven or on the grill. For a delicious leftover meal, dice them up for the perfect addition to quick-and-easy Pork Fried Rice.
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Crispy Oven-Fried Cod and Spicy Fish Tacos
Looking for a crispy coating without deep frying? Try Crispy Oven-Fried Cod dredged in a cornmeal and breadcrumb coating. Grab an ovenproof skillet and pan-fry the fish until golden brown, then finish them off in the oven. Turn leftovers into Spicy Fish Tacos for an easy, no-fuss meal.
Rib-Eye Steaks with Cilantro-Lime Butter and Spicy Steak Lettuce Wraps
Tantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering Rib-Eye Steaks with Cilantro-Lime Butter. Then, slice up the leftover steak for a batch of Spicy Steak Lettuce Wraps.
Loved the honey-glazed pork chop recipe, but it was confusing. Item #1 said to “transfer 1/4 cup of marinade to the refrigerator for later use” but then the recipe never referred back to what to do with it. We ended up pouring it into the reserved marinade from the bag.