Turkey Stroganoff, A Movie Review, and the Weekly Menu #Movies&Munchies

Our Movies & Munchies film for November was Hannah and Her Sisters, A Woody Allen film released in 1986, starring Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, and Barbara Hershey.

 

Hafalaab #EattheWorld

This delicious, comforting Ham and Dumpling Stew from Liechtenstein uses hearty cornmeal in the dumplings for a great one-pot meal.  It is a great way to use the bone from that Holiday Ham.

Join us as we Eat the World......

Small Batch Sourdough Muffins studded with Chocolate Caramel #MuffinMonday

These tasty little muffins are made with sourdough and chocolate-covered caramels left from Valentine's Day.  Since I was using Valentine's candy I decided to use my heart-shaped silicone muffin pan.

It's Muffin Monday.......

VORP #SundayFunday

What the heck is VORP you ask?  Well, we have all heard of GORP the synonym for Trail Mix, VORP is my version using leftover Valentine's Day Candy as one of the key ingredients.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes to help you use up that Leftover Valentine's Day candy sitting in your pantry.

More Repurposed Leftovers and The First Weekly Menu of 2025 for the 9th Day of Christmas

Well, the holidays are nearly over.  Here it is the 9th day of Christmas already.  I'm sharing another recipe using the leftovers from Christmas Day.  This Roasted Shrimp Fried Rice is simple to make and so good that you could serve it to guests without them ever realizing they are helping you use up the leftovers.

Preparing to Ring in the New Year with a Game Night on the 6th Day of Christmas

 

Image courtesy of Microsoft Create

Sharing Leftovers for the 3rd Day of Christmas

The other day I shared with you this Roasted Vegetable Soup.  I had about 2 cups of soup leftover so I decided to use it as a base for this delicious Roasted Vegetable Lasagna.  I added fresh baby spinach between the layers for extra color and nutrition.  

It was one of 3 lasagnas that I served at out Annual Santa Party this year.  It was met with great success.

Our Thanksgiving, The First Thanksgiving and the Weekly Menu starting with Leftovers #LitHappens

We had a very nice Thanksgiving with a large gathering of Family and Friends.  It was a festive, casual affair filled with love and laughter.  And some tears....for those we love who could not share the day with us due to work, distance, or other commitments and for those who are watching down from Heaven whom we miss more during the holidays, it seems.

The holidays are always bittersweet as you reminisce about days of yore and create new memories that will be shared long after you are no longer present except in spirit.  

Cranberry Squash Muffins #MuffinMonday

These savory muffins contain all the flavors of Thanksgiving.  They would be a perfect addition to your table or you could use up leftovers making them for breakfast the following day.

It's time for Muffin Monday.......

H is for Hash

Turn that leftover Corned Beef and Cabbage Boiled Dinner into breakfast the following day with this delicious Hash topped with a Fried Egg. 

You will be wishing you had more leftovers......

Pasta to finish up the Leftovers on the 3rd Day of Christmas

Santa brought me pasta attachments for my Kitchen-Aid Mixer this year.  I had fun playing with it on this 3rd Day of Christmas and as a bonus, I used up the leftover shrimp I had in the refrigerator from Christmas Day.

Celebrating with Cousins starting with Leftovers on the 2nd Day of Christmas

On this second day of Christmas, we are having Frank's cousin Bob and his two daughters and their husbands over to celebrate the season.  Don't tell anyone but I am serving up leftovers.....

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Baked Mac and Cheese with Ham for the First Day of Christmas

Our Christmas Season continues until January 6th when we celebrate the Epiphany.  Until then, our decorations remain, the tree stays lit, and the feasting continues.  It is a joyous time of year.

Our feasting this week includes enjoying all the wonderful leftovers from our abundant Christmas Dinner. Tonight we enjoyed some leftover ham and leftover cheese from my cheese tray in a Macaroni and Cheese Casserole.  There was some Broccoli Slaw left to enjoy as a side dish.

Ham and Havarti Grilled Cheese Sandwich #NationalGrilledCheeseDay

Baked Ham Slices and Havarti Cheese on Whole Wheat Bread, grilled to a golden brown outside and gooey, creamy inside.

It's National Grilled Cheese Day........

Preparing for Easter with our Dinner Menu and Weekly Menu using Leftovers

Easter is my favorite Holiday.  The Resurrection of our Lord promises Eternal Life for all who have faith and follow him.  Spring arrives and new life is bursting forth from the ground and trees that were dormant just days ago.  Birds and wildlife are active, feathering their nests and creating safe havens for their young that will arrive this season.  The promise of new beginnings surrounds us.  Happy Easter!!!!

Ham and Lentil Soup #SoupSaturdaySwappers

This soup made in the Instant Pot is delicious, nutritious and hearty enough to serve as a main course with a side salad and some good bread. 

 The Soup Saturday Swappers are sharing Lentil Soups today.......

Fall Harvest Bread Pudding #BundtBakers

 Fall Harvest Sweet Bread tossed in a custard mixture and baked in a bundt pan creates a scrumptious, seasonal dessert.

It is time for the Bundt Bakers........

So that's the end of the leftovers. What an Oddity ....now what am I going to serve for dinner?

Serving up the last of the leftover Easter Ham for dinner tonight to our friends the Wronas who are joining us for dinner tonight.  This Italian Style Ham and Bean Soup will be our first course.

Now that Easter Week is over, life will be returning to normal here on the Farm...at least for a short while.

Hemendex #EattheWorld

I was researching Slovakian recipes for this month's Eat the World Challenge and numerous recipes for Hemendex popped up.  I opened the first one and saw a photo of Ham and Eggs, it took me until the third recipe to finally hear in my head "Hemendex" as Ham and Eggs with a Slovakian accent.  I'm not really quick sometimes LOL.

I chose this recipe because it was such a fun name and because, with Easter around the corner, I thought it was a great way to used up leftover ham. 

Beef and Mushroom Pie with a Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2017 #ItalianFWT

 Have leftover beef from your Holiday dinners?  Turn them into this amazing one skillet dinner.  Pop open a bottle of Barolo wine and you have another guest worthy dinner to share.

Join the Italian Food Wine and Travel group as we visit Piedmont for the last of the 3 Big B's, Barolo.