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Recipe Roundup- 31 Creative Uses for Leftovers

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Recipe Roundup- 31 Creative Uses for Leftovers

Recipe Roundup- 31 Creative Uses for Leftovers

So how are you feeling today? Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed with the current situation? You are not alone. Everything we know and enjoy has turned upside down, but we will get through this. Even the way we cook has changed with limited ingredients and eating at home every day. Leftovers are becoming the norm to stretch the budget and limit trips to the grocery store.

Along with the increased pressures of how to survive our new daily routines, planning meals should not add to that stress. We have gathered up some of our favorite leftover recipes to bring you perhaps a sense of order and calm.

These recipes are perfect when choices are limited, and they are flexible and easily adaptive to stretch whatever is available in your pantry and refrigerator.

Please comment below and share the creative ways in which you use leftovers. We would love to hear from you. Stay safe and well, friends!

Leftover Poultry

Italian Dishes

Chicken Pasta Recipe- An easy pasta dish featuring chicken, broccoli, pasta, and Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning.

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe- Easy and refreshing, featuring chicken, tomatoes, pasta, mozzarella cheese, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning.

Champagne Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe- Perfectly comforting featuring chicken, mushrooms, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Leftover Poultry (Substitute any meat you have on hand)

Asian Dishes

Kathy's Thai Chicken Recipe- featuring chicken, onions, Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning and Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herb No-Salt Seasoning.

Champagne Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe- Featuring chicken, coleslaw mix or cabbage and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Peachy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe- Who needs take out when you can make this chicken dish featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa.

Leftover Poultry

Mexican

Leftover Sassy Chicken Tostada Recipe- Switch up Taco Night and pile on the fixings. This recipe features Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Chicken Tortilla Casserole- A unique Mexican dish featuring Cherchies® Lem’n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning.

Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe- Featuring Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning and Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa.

Tex-Mex French Bread Pizza Recipe- Quick and easy! This recipe features Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend.

Leftover Poultry

American

Blackberry Chicken Flatbread Recipe- Perfect for an appetizer or light lunch featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Blooming Tomato With Chicken Salad Recipe- Refreshing and tasty featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Chicken Salad Pie Recipe- This delicious recipe comes from Sherry Pfaender from St. Charles, MO, formerly Miss Aimee B's Tea Room. Sherry says that the secret ingredient is Cherchies® Champagne Mustard - "it just doesn't come out the same without it!"

Leftover Poultry

American Classic

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup- Perfect for leftover ham and chicken, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.

Cobb Salad With Brown Derby Dressing Recipe- This famous salad originated in Hollywood, back in the 1920's, and features Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe- Easy, delicious and comforting, featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Leftover Pork

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe- Add Cherchies®Cajun Seasoning and Andouille sausage to heavenly mac and cheese, and you've just transported yourself into the heart of Bayou Country! 

Split Pea & Lentil Soup- In 35 minutes you could have a piping hot bowl of this deliciously comforting soup! Perfect for leftover ham!

Canadian Bacon Egg Casserole Recipe- Cherchies® Lem’Dill Seasoning is the secret ingredient to make this egg dish divine!

Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Add a twist to pizza night and make these delicious strombolis featuring Cherchies® Mustards.

Champagne Blackberry Grilled Ham and Cheese Recipe- Gooey melty cheesy sandwiches with salty ham, tangy Champagne Mustard, sweet Blackberry Preserves, and brie cheese. Oh my!

Ham and Mustard Biscuit Recipe- What could be better than biscuits and ham?  Biscuits with ham and our signature champagne mustard.

Fried Rice Recipe- Perfect for leftover chicken and veggies, featuring Cherchies®Garlic ‘n Herbs Seasoning and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

Leftover Veggies

Irish Vegetable Soup Recipe- Perfect for whatever fresh or canned vegetables you have available. This recipe features Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

The Real Deal "Shepherd's Pie" Recipe- An authentic Irish recipe tweaked to feature Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.

Homemade Potatoes O'Brien Recipe- Add some leftover meat for a complete meal. Featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Pretty Peppers.

Leftover Mashed Potato Cups Recipe- A fun re-make that you could either serve as a side or serve it as an appetizer for guests, featuring Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning.

Teresa's Ham & Asparagus Quiche Recipe- Yes, real people (men and women alike) eat quiche;) This recipe features Cherchies® Champagne Mustard and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

Leftover Salsa

Tex-Mex Burger Recipe- This burger recipe is a force to be reckoned with, as it hits all the flavor notes, sweet, spicy, and smoky, all wrapped up in one lip-smacking package! It features Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa.

Black Bean and Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe- A bold and robust breakfast burrito featuring Cherchies® Bean & Corn Salsa.

Tex-Mex Avocado Toast Recipe- Are you ready for a flavor party for your mouth? This recipe is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack and it features Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa.

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