These 8 ingredients give suppers a second act and stretch your dollar further Tortillas: The possibilities for these Latin staples are endless. Roll up a combo of roasted chicken, a scoop of cooked rice and some canned black beans to make burritos. For beef fajitas cut up leftover pot roast and mix it with sauted peppers and onions. And for everything but the kitchen sink nachos makes homemade chips by microwaving flour or corn tortillas. Cut each tortilla into 6 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between dry paper towels. Cook on high for 1 min. = Ready made pizza crusts: Keep them in your freezer and create original pizzas with everything from roast turkey to extra ground beef from that family size pkg. Or toss together bread salad with a baked cubed crust, roasted veggies and a dash of dressing = Broth: Soup comes together in a flash with chicken or vegetable broth plus last night's rice pilaf and frozen veggies. Or throw together a quick risotto using 1 cup raw rice, 4 cups broth and leftover vegetables = Eggs: These amazing versatile protein packets can turn any entree extras into a dazzling frittata, omelet or quiche. Scramble a few with some cooked rice and second act shrimp and you don't have to leave home for Chinese take out = Lettuce: Transform yesterday's chicken into a tasty salad with a head of romaine, sliced apple, some toasted nuts and a drizzle of your favorite dressing. Keep the greens fresh by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and storing in an open plastic bag in the fridge = Canned tomatoes: Nothing comes in more handy at meal time. Think red rice or gumbo or revamp day old pasta with a quick tomato sauce = Ramen noodles: Perfect for a busy weeknight. These squares of noodle cook up in mere mins and you can use as little or much of the flavoring packet as you like. For a savory soup: add thin slices of leftover cooked pork along with a handful each of snow peas and shredded carrot. Or cook the noodles separately then saute with veggies for a simple lo mein = All purpose baking mix: Everybody loves breakfast for dinner. Whip up some pancakes or waffles to go with all of your supper leftovers. Likewise those bits of vegetables can become a simple stew by simmering with a can of cream of mushroom soup and dropping in dumplings When life feels tough just remember that your determination has seen you through the roughest days and that includes this one too. Allison
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