Sweet Pie Cookies with Apricot Glaze

I’m the self appointed queen of leftovers!  As I have mentioned in other posts, I don’t like to throw away food and really enjoy the creative process in the kitchen. Every year my kids and I bake homemade cookies for Santa Clause and truly, this year, Christmas Eve crept up on me without having bought…

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe Ideas Here are some ideas of dishes you can make with your Thanksgiving leftovers: Turkey Tacos–  Make delicious turkey tacos by shredding leftover turkey meat.  Add chopped lettuce, cheese and sour cream and of course your favorite hot sauce! Sweet Potato Flan– Add 1 cup of your leftover Sweet Potato Casserole (no…

Corn and Bacon Chowder

Creating new meals with leftovers is one of my specialties.  I simply don’t like to throw away food. Tonight’s leftovers can turn into tomorrow’s delicacy.   All you need is a little creativity.  According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Americans discard nearly 100 billion pounds of food every year.  That translates into $600…