Your very best clear-out-the-fridge dinners

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It's likely a familiar experience: It's just about time to restock the fridge, so you gather up the ingredients lingering behind, maybe reaching to the pantry for some help, too—and then you decide what to make. But that last step can feel like a challenge, right? We know that lots of home cooks would love if you shared your know-how! What have been some of your best clear-out-the-fridge dinners?

Emily K. · Answer

Thanks, HalfPint!

Emily K. · Answer

Fried rice always.

Emily K. · Answer

All excellent ideas, thanks luvcookbooks!

Emily K. · Answer

A bit of everything left over—love it!

HalfPint · Answer

Stir-fries

Emily K. · Answer

Perfect vessel for those odds and ends.

MMH · Answer

Frittata.

Gammy · Answer

"Chef's" salad reigns supreme in my house!   Add anything and everything.  Cooked veges can be marinated for 10-20 minutes (peas, asparagus, squash, even roasted potatoes). Raw veges like carrots, celery. Thin sliced roast remainders, or deli meats.  Cheese ends can be grated.  Don't forget canned olives or beans.

luvcookbooks · Answer

Seasoning meat

luvcookbooks · Answer

Uses up greens

luvcookbooks · Answer

Green sides up greens (ok, I repeated), garlic, onions, shallots, herbs, seasoned Nguye meat depending on what you have around.  Goes with polenta or cornbread, nice side with ham, green shakshuka if you have eggs,  add beans if you have those....

702551 · Answer

Fried rice is a no-brainer.

Your very best clear-out-the-fridge dinners

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