Start With: Garlic-Apple Pork Roast
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Make: Chinese Spinach Almond Salad
Calls for: 2 cups cubed cooked pork
This recipe combines power-packed spinach, a good source of vitamins A and K, with other veggies, lean meat and crunchy, heart-healthy almonds. Reduced-fat dressing adds a light Asian flavor and touch to each hearty serving. —Mary Ann Kieffer, Lawrence, Kansas
Make: Homemade Barbecues
Calls for: 2 cups shredded cooked pork
We were happy when there was pork roast on the menu because we were sure that, within the next few days, we’d be feasting on leftover pork in these tasty sandwiches. —George Hascher, Phoenicia, New York
Make: Roast Pork Soup
Calls for: 3 cups cubed cooked pork roast
This well-seasoned, satisfying soup has a rich full-bodied broth brimming with tender chunks of pork, potatoes and navy beans. It’s been a family favorite for years. Served with cornbread, it’s one of our comfort foods in winter. —Sue Gulledge, Springville, Alabama
Make: Pork Spanish Rice
Calls for: 1-3/4 cups cubed cooked pork
My family wasn’t fond of pork roast until I used it in this yummy casserole.—Betty Unrau, MacGregor, Manitoba
Start With: Italian Pot Roast
Make: Roast Beef with Chive Roasted Potatoes
Calls for: 2 cups cubed cooked roast beef
It’s hard to believe that last night’s beef roast could get any better, but it shines in this heartwarming dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Make: Beefy Mushroom Soup
Calls for: 2/3 cup cubed cooked roast beef
I love this tasty way to use leftover roast or steak that puts a delicious supper on the table in about a half hour. The warm, rich taste of this mushroom soup is sure to please. —Ginger Ellsworth, Caldwell, Idaho
Make: Roast Beef Pasta Skillet
Calls for: 1 cup cubed cooked roast beef
Extra portions of beef star in this mouthwatering skillet dinner. Chopped tomatoes and Parmesan cheese add color and flavor to this no-fuss dish.—Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Make: Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry
Calls for: 2-1/2 cups sliced cooked roast beef
As appetizing to the eye as it is to the palate, this stovetop specialty features lots of vegetables, beef and crunchy cashews. A local restaurant once handed out asparagus recipes, including this one. —Joyce Huebner, Marinette, Wisconsin
Start With: Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
Make: Chicken Biscuit Potpie
Calls for: 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
This hearty meal-in-one takes just 10 minutes to assemble before popping it in the oven. Plus, a chicken potpie with biscuits combines two of my family’s favorite dishes, making this recipe a slam dunk. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas
Make: Flaky Chicken Wellington
Calls for: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
This fun supper will please everyone at the table. Leftover chicken, eggs and veggies get tucked into crescent roll dough for a surprising (yet tasty!) meal. —Kerry Dingwall, Wilmington, North Carolina
Make: Chicken, Nectarine and Avocado Salad
Calls for: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
This salad is really summery and comes together very, very quickly. Using granola adds crunch and makes it different. I’ve tried using a various types of granola, and our favorites have been those that aren’t overly sweet but have lots of nuts. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Make: Cheese Chicken Soup
Calls for: 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
Kids won’t think twice about eating vegetables when they’re served up in this creamy and cheesy soup! —LaVonne Lundgren, Sioux City, Iowa
Start With: Slow-Cooked Ham
Make: Creamy Noodle Casserole
Calls for: 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently won’t arrive home until past 7 p.m. This casserole is great for those late nights—it’s just as tasty after it’s been warmed in the microwave. —Barb Marshall, Pickerington, Ohio
Make: Quick Antipasto Salad
Calls for: 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
This salad is made for nights when it’s just too hot to cook. I used to work in a pizza and sub shop, where this platter was the most popular.
Make: Ham & Spinach Casserole
Calls for: 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
This is down-home cooking at its best! Ham and veggies join forces with a creamy sauce and pretty topping to create a hearty meal-in-one. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Make: Cheddar Ham Soup
Calls for: 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup, chock-full of leftover ham, veggies and cheese, is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd of post-holiday guests, don’t look for leftovers! —Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee
Start With: Seasoned Taco Meat
Make: Spicy Egg Bake
Calls for: 1-1/2 cups prepared taco meat
This family favorite makes a wonderful brunch dish served with muffins and fresh fruit. It’s also a great way to use up extra taco meat. Adjust the heat by choosing a hotter or milder salsa. —Michelle Jibben, Springfield, Minnesota
Make: Taco Pizza Squares
Calls for: 2 cups seasoned taco meat
This dish is always popular at our house. I top convenient refrigerated pizza dough with leftover taco meat, tomatoes and cheese, bringing a full-flavored fiesta to the table in under half an hour. —Sarah Vovos, Middleton, Wisconsin.
Make: Meat and Potato Quiche
Calls for: 3/4 cup cooked ground beef
This hearty dish is welcome anytime, of course…but our family especially enjoys it at breakfast! It just seems to get the day off to an extra-good start.—Esther Beachy, Hutchinson, Kansas
Make: Taco Pinwheels
Calls for: 3/4 cup seasoned taco meat
Extra taco meat makes these appealing appetizers easy to assemble. I add the seasoned meat to a cream cheese mixture and roll it up in tortillas. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
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