Tools, Tips And Tricks For Making Leftovers More Lovable

Monday, March 1, 2010

(NAPSA)—According to a recent survey, three in four Americans let some of their holiday meal go to waste. Instead, consider these festive recipe ideas. Reinvent Holiday Leftovers You can breathe new life into leftovers with a meal plan that lets you spend more time with the family and less time in the kitchen. Make the most of your meal and prevent your refrigerator from bursting at the seams with these quick leftover tips: While 38 percentof people toss leftover pumpkin after the holiday meal, according to the survey, you can salvage this delicious ingredient by freezing extra in half-cup increments for an easy add-in to waf- fles, pancakes or muffin batter. e Survey results indicate that the top food likely to be tossed each holiday season is cranberryrelish, but you can reusethis staple instead of grape jelly and create a festive twist on the classic PB & J. Bring in the new yearandfinish off the leftover cranberryrelish with a cranberry spritzer. Mix a few spoonfuls with two parts sweet wine and one part lemon-lime soda for a refreshing celebratory cocktail. Though 25 percent of those surveyed toss the extra mashed pota- toes, you can try panfrying spoonfuls and adding to your morning & Lettuce wraps using leftover turkey or chicken can becomea refresh- ing follow-up to a festive feast. Salad 1 small cucumber nish wraps with additional 1% cups (375 mL) shredded cooked chicken or turkey 4 large Boston or Bibblettuce leaves sauce. % medium redbell pepper Additional chopped peanuts and chopped fresh basil (optional) For sauce, chop peanuts omelet or baking into a veggie frittata. Don't be one of the 15 percent of Americans who scrap leftover using Food Chopper. Chop basil using Chef’s Knife. Combine peanuts, basil, dressing, Wraps. set side. seasoning mix, vinegar and turkey. Try it in Thai Basil Lettuce water in Small Batter Bowl; Thai Basil Lettuce Wraps slice into julienne strips using Julienne Peeler, voiding seeds. Slice bell pepper into Peanut Sauce 2 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts 1 Tbsp choppedfresh basil % cup poppyseed salad dressing 2 tsp Pampered Chef Asian Seasoning Mix 1 Thsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp water For salad, peel cucumber; peanuts and basil, if desired. Serve with remaining peanut Total time: 20 minutes, Yield: 2 servings, U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 36 g, Sodium 420 mg, Fiber 2 g. U.S. diabetic exchanges per serving:1 starch, 4 low-fat meat, 2 fat (1 carb) The survey information comes from The Pampered Chef, the pre- mier direct seller of high-quality kitchen tools. At in-home Cooking Shows, guests see and try products, prepare and sample recipes, and learn quick and easy food preparation techniques and tips aside for dipping. To serve, divide cucumber on how to entertain with style and ease—transforming the simple to the spectacular. Learn More To learn more holiday secrets, shop a collection of essential kitchen tools or sign up to become chicken mixture over cucum- www.pamperedchef.com or call thin strips. Shred chicken or turkey; toss with half of the sauce. Set remaining sauce among lettuce leaves. Spoon ber. Top with bell pepper. Gar- a Pampered Chef Consultant, visit (800) 266-5562.

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