Cook smarter, not harder, that’s what we say. These recipes are designed to make , so that cooking the next day is a little faster and easier. If you have to put on the table every night, you understand how much work that adds up to (especially the cleaning). With a little clever you can get two meals for the work of one, and that’s why we call this our ‘cook once, eat twice’ series. Each primary recipe makes a little extra of a few key components, which the second recipe (listed below the first) cleverly turns into another meal to be enjoyed the next day. Get inspired by these double duty recipes that make the most out of your time in the kitchen.
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Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Turn this tender and juicy pork roast into a second meal with our refreshing recipe for Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps, which uses just a handful of additional ingredients.
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Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
If pot roast is already a staple in your household, make the meal go even further by turning leftovers into Po’Boys with Debris. They’re served with extra gravy for dipping, just like they should be.
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Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Putting on a big pot of soup is always a good idea, but it’s even better when it can double as dinner the next night. Turn the flavorful leftovers of this soup into our Cheesy Black Bean Tostadas, which make an excellent quick lunch or dinner.
Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
A roast chicken is always a great thing to have on hand, and this lemon pepper one is no exception. Use the extra meat to make our , flavored with garlic that is roasted alongside the chicken.
Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Bolognese isn’t typically a weeknight meal as it traditionally slow cooks for hours and hours. We take a few shortcuts to make the classic sauce not only faster, but double as dinner the next day in the form of Italian Sloppy Joes.
VICTOR PROTASIO, FOOD STYLIST: RUTH BLACKBURN, PROP STYLIST: LYDIA PURSELL
We love a one-pan meal, but we especially love one that does double duty and produces not one, but two meals. These enchiladas are a treat one night, and then become an Easy Chile Con Carne the next day.
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell
This simple salmon supper keep things nice and easy for busy weeknights, and then transforms into a tasty Salmon Niçoise Salad that’s perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This flavorful riff on your standard pork chop recipe earns extra credit points, as leftovers get folded into a super delicious Stir-Fried Pork and Noodles dish the next day.
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Ultra-crispy chicken cutlets are served with a tangy cabbage slaw one night, and then become delicious Crispy Chicken Sandwiches for dinner the next day. And don’t worry, the cutlets don’t get soggy with reheating.
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Store-bought pizza dough is one of those shortcuts we always lean on for busy weeknights. We use leftover shredded pork from this easy pizza recipe to make a Quick Pork Ragù served over pasta the following day, yielding two meals with very little effort.