VegetarianCrispy Zucchini Fritters
From 800 g zucchini comes a good 200 ml of water, and that is exactly the difference between crispy and mushy.
55 minEasy411 kcal
No ratings yetOrigin: International
Leftover Cooking
Stale bread, cooked rice, and half bunches of herbs become a complete meal.
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Cakes & PastriesZucchini Brownies
A whole zucchini in the batter, and nobody notices it: instead, they stay moist for three days.
1 hrEasy204 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Leftover CookingLeftover Risotto Arancini
Deep-fried rice balls with a mozzarella center. This is the dish where leftover risotto works better than fresh.
12 hr 50 minMedium612 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Soups & StewsRibollita
Tuscan bread and bean stew, "reboiled", and that is exactly the point.
14 hrEasy434 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
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Basic RecipesMake your own pesto, from whatever you have
Greens, fat, nuts, salt: pesto does not need basil, it just needs four roles filled.
15 minEasy320 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Soups & StewsAny-Vegetable Soup
One kilo of vegetables, one onion, one liter of broth: the rest is just deciding how creamy and how spicy you want it.
45 minEasy359 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
DinnerRice Skillet with Egg
Yesterday's rice is the prerequisite, not the fallback option, as fresh rice turns to mush in the pan.
18 minEasy564 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
BreakfastFrench Toast
Stale bread soaks up the egg mixture, while fresh bread just swims in it, which is why this recipe is perfect for leftovers.
22 minEasy647 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
DinnerGerman Bread Dumplings
Let them soak for twenty minutes, then stop kneading. Bread dumplings fall apart because of how they are handled, not because of the recipe.
50 minMedium348 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
SaladsPanzanella
The salad that makes stale bread the main ingredient, and gives tomato juice a purpose.
58 minEasy389 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Basic RecipesHomemade Croutons
Fat, seasoning, temperature, three variables, and any stale bread becomes the perfect crouton.
20 minEasy135 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
Leftover CookingLeftover Egg Whites 3 Ways
Meringue, financiers or an omelet, depending on how many egg whites are in the jar.
1 hr 45 minMedium735 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Leftover CookingLeftover Egg Yolks 3 Ways
Aioli, pasta, or custard, egg yolks are the more valuable leftover, and they only last two days.
30 minMedium1149 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerFried Potatoes from Boiled Potatoes
Boiled potatoes from the day before are firmer than fresh ones, and therefore superior in the pan.
30 minEasy571 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
Basic RecipesCarrot Top Pesto
The greens that get cut off at the store are edible, and they make a more robust pesto than basil.
18 minEasy267 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Basic RecipesVegetable Scrap Broth
The freezer bag next to the ice compartment collects scraps until it is full, and then the broth costs nothing.
55 minEasy16 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
Soups & StewsMinestrone
Italian vegetable stew with beans and small pasta, simmered with a Parmesan rind.
1 hr 10 minEasy517 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Soups & StewsGazpacho
Ice-cold Spanish vegetable soup made from raw tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper, served in a glass.
4 hr 20 minEasy393 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
Soups & StewsCorn Chowder
Creamy corn chowder with potatoes and crispy bacon, thickened without flour.
55 minEasy678 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American- Cakes & Pastries
Banana Bread
Moist pound cake made from very ripe bananas with walnuts, mixed in one bowl.
1 hr 15 minEasy376 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American 
LunchEgg & Vegetable Fried Rice
The wok classic: fluffy rice, silky egg, and crisp vegetables in under 15 minutes.
20 minEasy387 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
LunchKimchi Fried Rice
Spicy and sour fried rice made from ripe kimchi, topped with a fried egg with a runny yolk.
22 minEasy450 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Korean
BreakfastFrench Toast
Bread soaked in an egg and milk mixture, fried until golden brown, and served with maple syrup and berries.
25 minEasy522 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
BreakfastSmoothie Bowl
Thick, spoonable berry and banana base topped with granola, fruit, and seeds.
10 minEasy530 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
LunchChicken Fricassee
Tender chicken with mushrooms, peas and asparagus in a velvety white sauce.
1 hr 30 minMedium765 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German