LEFTOVERS!

The age-old question: What am I ever going to do with this?  Here are some easy and creative ways to turn that foil-wrapped blob into something worth eating again.


Leftover Meatloaf:
This is a simple one- Meatloaf Sandwich.
Slice meatloaf into a 1/2 inch piece and warm in frying or grill pan.  When warmed throughout, sandwich between 2 pieces of crusty sourdough bread or whatever you have in the house.  If you have the end where there's no cheese left (we always seem to eat ours from the middle out), add a slice of mozzarella or provolone and some ketchup.  Toast outside like a grill cheese sandwich until gooey and warm.

Leftover Pork Ribs:
Italian Pork Pizza Bake
Remove all meat from bones, chopping into bite-sized pieces.  

Prepare the the Bisquick recipe for Italian Pizza Bake. I've doubled the recipe for a more substantial meal and made some other changes.

2/3	cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
4	tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white
2	tablespoon water
1/2	teaspoon garlic powder
1/4	cup sliced green or yellow bell pepper, cooked spinach, mushrooms (any other favorite veggies)
1/2	sliced onion
1/2	cup cut-up cooked pork (leftovers!)
1/2	cup diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, drained (from 14.5-oz can) or just use fresh tomatoes
1	teaspoon each basil, oregano, parsley
1/4	cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese or another favorite cheese

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1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8 inch pie dish with cooking spray.
2. In small bowl, stir Bisquick mix, egg product, water, garlic powder and herbs; spread in pan.
3. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bell pepper and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove from pan and then cook other softer veggies (spinach, mushrooms, etc).
4. Spoon sauce over batter then add veggies and pork. Sprinkle with cheese.
5. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until golden brown; loosen from sides.
6. Serve with green salad.

Other ideas for Leftover Pork Ribs:
Pulled pork sandwiches- Shred meat from bone.  Add more BBQ sauce and diced, cooked onions and apples. Serve on soft rolls.
Pork and Pasta Ragu- Shred from bone.  Use as the meat for a hearty tomato-based sauce over your favorite short pasta.  The BBQ flavors from the first cooking will lead to a smoky sauce.  Serve sprinkled with goat cheese.


Audience Participation Time:

So what's hanging around your 'fridge that you need help with?  What creative ideas do you have for leftovers?