Leftover Makeover projects

Thanksgiving Leftover Pies

Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious hand-held pies. An easy leftover makeover recipe with video from JIY, Jew It Yourself.

Crispy Fried Lasagna Cubes

Turn leftover lasagna into crispy fried lasagna cubes: golden outside, melty inside. An easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Mac and Cheese Fried Nuggets

Turn leftover mac and cheese into crispy fried nuggets with creamy centers. Easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Pasta Pizza Bites

Turn leftover pasta into pizza bites on skewers. A fun, easy leftover makeover recipe kids love, with video.

Shawarma Burrito Bowl

Turn leftover shawarma into a loaded burrito bowl with rice, beans, and tahini. Easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Stir-Fry Spaghetti with a Crunchy Kick

Turn leftover spaghetti into a savory stir-fry with a crunchy kick. Quick leftover makeover recipe with video.

Deli Roll Pinwheels

Turn leftover deli meat into flaky deli roll pinwheels. An easy kosher appetizer and leftover makeover recipe with video.

Stuffed Zucchini

Tender stuffed zucchini boats with a savory ground beef filling. An easy one-pan kosher dinner recipe with video.

BBQ Hot Dog Rice Bowl

Turn leftover hot dogs into a BBQ rice bowl: quick, kid-approved leftover makeover recipe with video.

Bagel Pockets

Sourdough bagel pockets with a savory filling: a hand-held stuffed bagel recipe with video.

Hot Dog Chips

Crispy hot dog chips: the easy snack hack made from leftover hot dogs, with video instructions.

Bagel Dogs

Homemade sourdough bagel dogs: leftover hot dogs wrapped in chewy bagel dough and baked golden. Recipe with video.

Empanada Magic

Turn leftovers into golden flaky empanadas: an easy leftover makeover empanada recipe with video.

Pizza Salad, Evolved

The pizza salad, evolved: turn leftover pizza into a crunchy, satisfying lunch. Leftover makeover recipe with video.

Burger Salad

Turn leftover burgers into a loaded burger salad: all the fixings, none of the bun. Leftover makeover recipe with video.

The Ultimate Stuffing Makeover

The ultimate leftover stuffing makeover: crispy edges, rich center, completely irresistible. Recipe with video.

Thanksgiving Leftover Pockets

Wrap Thanksgiving leftovers in puff pastry: golden hand-held pockets of stuffing, potatoes, and more. Recipe with video.

Leftover Mashed Potato Knishes

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into crispy fried knishes with eggs and flour. An easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Quinoa Patties

Crispy quinoa patties from leftover quinoa: an easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

Challah French Toast Extravaganza

Challah French toast: thick slices of leftover challah in rich custard, grilled golden. Easy recipe with video.

Shepherd's Pie Surprise

A shepherd's pie built from leftovers with a golden mashed potato top. Easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

The Pizza Toppings Makeover

Use up leftover pizza toppings in this easy veggie pizza bake: sauce, cheese, and vegetables, no waste. Recipe with video.

BBQ Chicken Bliss

Reinvent leftover chicken as sticky BBQ chicken bliss: an easy leftover makeover recipe with video.

The Original Leftover Makeover: Grilled Chicken

The original Leftover Makeover: turn leftover grilled chicken into a brand new dinner. Easy recipe with video.