Thanksgiving is stock season! Got some leftover vegetables from all those holiday meals? Why not make a stock? Vegetable stock is great for maximizing flavor and minimizing waste. If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade vegetable broth with onion...
The Best Way to Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving leftovers can be delicious... if you know how to reheat them the right way. Whether it’s leftover turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or sweet potato casserole, reheating your Thanksgiving food properly will keep the...
How To Freeze Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers
Maybe you're prepping for Thanksgiving, or you've just finished it up, and now you're wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey. No one wants that delicious bird to go to waste! So what do you do? Can you freeze it? Absolutely, you can freeze leftover turkey!...
What To Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers : Turn THIS into THAT
We've all been there: the day after Thanksgiving, staring at an overstuffed fridge, thinking, 'What on earth am I going to do with all these leftovers?' Before you go reheating the same plate for the third time, let's get a...
No Waste November: A 7-Day Meal Plan for Thanksgiving Leftovers
If you're anything like me, you probably love Thanksgiving festivities almost as much as the lingering aroma of turkey and stuffing in your kitchen. But what about the mountain of leftovers that seem to scream, 'Not turkey again!' every time you open the fridge? Fear...
How to Make Bone Broth
What is Bone Broth? Bone broth is often gently simmered for 24 hours (or more!) to extract as much nutrients from the bones of an animal, whether it be fish, chicken, pork or beef. The long cooking time breaks down bone to release vitamins, collagen and calcium...
What to Do with Extra Spices
I don't know about you, but with all of the baking and cooking I do, I have a ton of spices laying around. From cinnamon sticks to cardamom pods, my cabinets are full of bags of extra spices that are taking up space and in the way. But here at Steamy Kitchen, we never...
Ideas for Sour Milk
Is your milk on the edge of turning bad? Then you need this post in your life! Buying extra milk at the store is super easy to do. Perhaps you went on vacation and came back to sour milk. Maybe you just forgot you had a container hiding in the back of your fridge....
What to do with Extra Berries
One of the most common things to be stashed in the back of my fridge is a half-used carton of berries. Berries go bad so quickly, and I hate throwing them away, especially when they're so good for you and add so much flavor to any dish from breakfast to a quick snack....
What to do with Leftover Bread
Bread. Is there anything better than bread? We often buy or make a lot during the holiday season to have on hand for making sandwiches and toasts especially when you have some family over and someone needs a snack right away, but maybe you have too much bread and you...
What to do with Extra Cabbage
Every family has different favorite meals, but one thing that's the same in every household is how much food is leftover after a big dinner is over. We HATE throwing food away, so we’re on a mission to repurpose anything you might have leftover after preparing meals....
What to do with Extra Wine
I know I’m not the only one who loves serving up a bottle of wine for every occasion. But after the party is over, what to do with all of that wine that was left out overnight at the bottom of the bottle? We HATE throwing food (or drink!) away, so we’re on a mission...
What to do with Extra Cookie Dough
If there's one thing that makes me happy, it's cookies. If you're like me, you probably use store-bought cookie dough to help take some of the pressure off baking cookies, and if you're really like me, you'll be tired of plain old cookies before you've used up all of...
What to Do with Leftover Seafood
Seafood is on the table for meals of all sorts, especially when it comes to celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes! But after that huge meal is done, what to do with all of the leftover seafood that's left in your refrigerator? We've rounded up our favorite ways to...
What to do with Leftover Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
Potato Pancakes, also known as latkes are the ultimate Hanukkah dish. They are crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Traditionally served with sour cream and applesauce, they truly make a fab side dish. The only issue is, it's the day...
What To Do With Leftover Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon is the perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner protein. It is salty, not too fishy, and goes great with many things. If you're anything like us, you bought a big pack of smoked salmon to feed your family during brunch and maybe you're struggling to finish off...
What to Do with Charcuterie Leftovers
I know I'm not the only one who loves serving up a beautiful charcuterie board for a big party. But after the event is over, what to do with all of that leftover cheese, meat, and crackers? We HATE throwing food away, so we're on a mission to repurpose anything you...
What to Do with Leftover Mashed Potatoes
When you're cooking a lot, one thing is guaranteed: there'll be tons of leftovers! We HATE throwing food away, so we're on a mission to repurpose anything you might have leftover after preparing big meals. ...
What To Do With Leftover Ham
Ham is a classic dinner table staple. It graces our table on a number of big holidays and is the perfect center piece to your food filled dinner tables. As I am sure you know, Ham is rather large, therefor leaving copious amounts of leftovers, some of the best...
What to do with Leftover Brisket
Brisket is a classic main dish for holidays, elegant dinners, and family get-togethers. It typically leaves a ton of leftovers and we are here to show you just how to use up those leftovers so none of that tasty food goes to waste, because if there is one thing we...
Leftover Turkey Cobb Salad
I don't know about you but by the time I'm done loading my plate with stuffing, gravy, cornbread, and cranberry sauce, all I want is a nice, fresh salad. This leftover turkey Cobb salad is easy, delicious, and good for you. An all-around winner if there ever was one....
Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Stuffed Squash
Even after so much Thanksgiving day food, sometimes we miss those holiday flavors. So, with this leftover recipe we are using a trifecta of leftovers: turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. It's a super easy recipe that comes together quickly with traditional,...
Leftover Turkey Bibimbap Buddha Bowl
I'm all about using up all of those Thanksgiving leftovers, but after a meal full of gravy and cranberry sauce, all I want is a nice, spicy Buddha Bowl filled with delicious fresh vegetables and Korean Spicy Gochujang Sauce. Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop) is a classic – and...
Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing: Crunchy Mozzarella Balls
Use leftover stuffing or dressing from Thanksgiving to make these irresistible Crunchy Mozzarella Balls! Wrap fresh mozzarella with a scoop of stuffing and shape into a ball. Roll in panko bread crumbs, fry and serve with marinara sauce. Our Mission: Help Give New...
Leftover Turkey in Pumpkin Chili
You can only eat so much Thanksgiving foods after the holiday has ended, right? Let's mix it up with this Leftover Turkey Pumpkin Chili. We still have tons of warm fall flavors and spices, but this is a nice change of pace from the same old turkey plate. Turn your...
Leftover Thanksgiving Cream of Turkey Soup with Garlic Croutons
Use leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and any bread or dinner rolls to make this soul soothing cream of turkey soup. Have a few random carrots and mushrooms rolling around in the drawer of your fridge? Add them in too! In 30 minutes you can have a hearty dinner...
Leftover Turkey Cranberry BBQ Sandwiches
I know I'm not the only one who gets bored of eating the same flavors for days after the big Thanksgiving meal, right? Take that leftover turkey and turn it into something completely unique with this recipe for pulled turkey cranberry barbecue sandwiches, and you...
Our Best Tips for Reinventing Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving should be a time for us to be more grateful and less wasteful. Did you know that Thanksgiving is one of the biggest food waste days of the year in America? This year, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation estimates 45 million pounds of green beans and 30...
Leftover Turkey Thai Curry Buddha Bowl
Use leftover turkey to make one of the easiest, fastest meals: Thai curry. It’ll only be ten minutes from the minute you hear your stomach grumbling to the time you check out the fridge to see what’s there. Sit down to a bowl of beautiful, spicy curry in a jiff!...
Leftover Turkey: “The Bobbie” Thanksgiving Sandwich
Make the world-famous "Bobbie" turkey sandwich from Capriotti's with your Thanksgiving leftovers! Also, learn one of our favorite hacks for freezing turkey, stuffing and cranberry so that you can enjoy The Bobbie sandwich anytime of the year - from freezer to warm...
Leftover Turkey Miso Ramen Recipe
When my family gets together, we fight over two things: who gets the wings and who gets to keep the turkey bones from the body. Because we know the BONES are the golden ticket to so many more meals. My favorite is using the bones to make a flavorful broth for...
Leftover Gravy Poutine Recipe
Our mission is to stop food waste at home, especially during the holidays, when families gather for that big massive feast! One thing that feels hard to use creatively outside of a traditional holiday meal is gravy — especially when all of the mashed potatoes are...
Vietnamese Turkey Pho Recipe (Using Leftover Turkey Bones!)
After carving your Thanksgiving turkey, SAVE THE BONES! The bones from the body of the turkey make an excellent base for Vietnamese Turkey Pho. I'll show you my favorite shortcut, which produces a rich, savory turkey pho broth in a fraction of the time. ...
Zucchini Carpaccio Recipe
Turn that last zucchini in your drawer into a gourmet appetizer or light salad Don't know what to do with that last zucchini? Even if you have half a zucchini left, you can make Zucchini Carpaccio for yourself. Zucchini Carpaccio is a play on...
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Roast the most flavorful spiced pumpkin seeds ever with these three "flavor blast" store-bought global spice blends from Ethiopia, Japan, and the Middle East. This makes the perfect crunchy topping for your Buddha Bowls! Want 3 fresh new ways to make roasted pumpkin...