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"aem" > wrote:

> Went out to brunch/breakfast yesterday. One had French toast, the
> other had chilaquiles. Both excellent. It occurred to me that both
> dishes were created in order to use up old food -- stale bread and
> stale tortillas. What are some other favorite things that started as
> ways to deal with leftovers? -aem

Gosh, tons of recipes fit that category. An omelet can be made from left
over meats and vegetables. Chili, tacos, and burritos can all be made
from left over hamburger. Soup is the perfect food to make from
leftovers. Baked chicken or turkey makes for a nice salad the next day.
Mashed potatoes can be turned into fried potato patties. Baked potatoes
can be made into home fried potatoes for breakfast.