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Pizza - There is no denying that pizza tastes incredible fresh out of the oven or box. That being said, pizza can also be delicious re-heated or even cold.
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Thanksgiving dinner - The North American holiday may be based around a family dinner, but let's talk about family leftovers. Combining turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce in a sandwich will give you something to be thankful for several days later.
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Chinese food - When you order Chinese takeout, do yourself a favor and order enough for leftovers! It's quick, easy, and, for some bizarre reason, always tastes better the next day.
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Vegetarian chili - Ready for some comfort food? Vegetarian chili is delicious, nutritious, and, if you make a large pot, can be dinner for days.
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Fried chicken - This one is definitely going to get some arguments, but some people swear by leftover fried chicken. Twice fried and twice as nice?
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Stew - Leftover stew tastes better for a very real reason—marinating! The longer it sits, the richer the flavor.
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Pad thai - Looking for a great dinner that makes an even better lunch? Pad thai is the gift that keeps on giving.
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Chicken pot pie - Chicken pot pie is delicious the next day!
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Indian food - This is tried and tested: Indian food totally tastes better as a leftover. Re-heat your curry or tikka masala and discover just how good your second Indian meal can be.
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Meatloaf - Leftover meatloaf can be transformed into a completely different meal. Try meatloaf in chili, spaghetti, or in a grilled sandwich.
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Chicken noodle soup - When you are feeling under the weather, cooking can feel like a chore. That's why leftover chicken noodle soup can be a sick day savior!
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Macaroni and cheese - If you aren't eating leftover mac and cheese, then you aren't doing it right! Just sprinkle on more cheese and put it in the oven, and watch as your day-old dish gets new life.
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Lasagna - Italian food has a magical way of just tasting better the next day. Lasagna is the perfect example. Cook in excess, freeze the extras, and reheat when desired.
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Scalloped potatoes - Scalloped potatoes, also known as potatoes gratis, are always delicious. However, the next day you may be surprised with how the onion, garlic, and herbs become twice as flavorful.
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Fried rice - Fried rice is the perfect dish to meal prep and bring to school or work the next day.
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Apple pie - Okay, apple pie is good all the time! But when you start your morning with a slice of leftover pie, it's pretty much guaranteed to be a good day.
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Chili con carne - Similar to veggie chili, chili con carne is delicious as a leftover meal. Let the meat get those extra hours of marinating and discover how good it can really be.
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Pasta - Raise your hand if you are partial to leftover pasta! Sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese and say "Mamma Mia" to your leftover luxury.
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Roast beef - Tired of have dinner for lunch? Turn your roast beef into something completely different. From taco filling to a delicious pasta base, you won't even recognize your plate from the past.
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Mashed potatoes - Mashed potatoes is one of those dishes where it's basically impossible to only make one portion. That's where leftover mash comes in. Add a little more butter and salt and you are good to go.
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Quiche - Don't question eating quiche the next day. As a leftover meal it is just as good, if not better.
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Broccoli and cheese casserole - If you like broccoli and you like cheese, then you should definitely be putting them together in casserole form and enjoying this meal the next day.
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Chicken and dumplings - On a molecular level, soups and stews just taste better the next day. Don't question it—it's science.
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Tuna salad - Making your leftovers into a salad is a great way to go from dinner to lunch without much planning.
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Ham - If you had ham for dinner, don't let your meat go to waste: turn it into a sandwich the next day!
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Steak - The reason steak tastes better as leftovers is because the protein continues to break down and release amino acids, which makes the flavor richer.
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Gumbo - Have you ever had Louisiana's staple dish? Gumbo is a beautiful blend of cultural influences and flavors. Plus, it's a delicious leftover.
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Sausage - Similar to steak, sausage is another meat that will taste more savory the next day.
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Burritos
- It's a Mexican family secret to roll and freeze burritos in advance. If you need a quick meal, even months later, you will be thanking yourself for this delicious leftover treat! See also: Food favorites that may soon be extinct
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Pizza - There is no denying that pizza tastes incredible fresh out of the oven or box. That being said, pizza can also be delicious re-heated or even cold.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Thanksgiving dinner - The North American holiday may be based around a family dinner, but let's talk about family leftovers. Combining turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce in a sandwich will give you something to be thankful for several days later.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Chinese food - When you order Chinese takeout, do yourself a favor and order enough for leftovers! It's quick, easy, and, for some bizarre reason, always tastes better the next day.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Vegetarian chili - Ready for some comfort food? Vegetarian chili is delicious, nutritious, and, if you make a large pot, can be dinner for days.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Fried chicken - This one is definitely going to get some arguments, but some people swear by leftover fried chicken. Twice fried and twice as nice?
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Stew - Leftover stew tastes better for a very real reason—marinating! The longer it sits, the richer the flavor.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Pad thai - Looking for a great dinner that makes an even better lunch? Pad thai is the gift that keeps on giving.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Chicken pot pie - Chicken pot pie is delicious the next day!
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Indian food - This is tried and tested: Indian food totally tastes better as a leftover. Re-heat your curry or tikka masala and discover just how good your second Indian meal can be.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Meatloaf - Leftover meatloaf can be transformed into a completely different meal. Try meatloaf in chili, spaghetti, or in a grilled sandwich.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Chicken noodle soup - When you are feeling under the weather, cooking can feel like a chore. That's why leftover chicken noodle soup can be a sick day savior!
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Macaroni and cheese - If you aren't eating leftover mac and cheese, then you aren't doing it right! Just sprinkle on more cheese and put it in the oven, and watch as your day-old dish gets new life.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Lasagna - Italian food has a magical way of just tasting better the next day. Lasagna is the perfect example. Cook in excess, freeze the extras, and reheat when desired.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Scalloped potatoes - Scalloped potatoes, also known as potatoes gratis, are always delicious. However, the next day you may be surprised with how the onion, garlic, and herbs become twice as flavorful.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Fried rice - Fried rice is the perfect dish to meal prep and bring to school or work the next day.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Apple pie - Okay, apple pie is good all the time! But when you start your morning with a slice of leftover pie, it's pretty much guaranteed to be a good day.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Chili con carne - Similar to veggie chili, chili con carne is delicious as a leftover meal. Let the meat get those extra hours of marinating and discover how good it can really be.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Pasta - Raise your hand if you are partial to leftover pasta! Sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese and say "Mamma Mia" to your leftover luxury.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Roast beef - Tired of have dinner for lunch? Turn your roast beef into something completely different. From taco filling to a delicious pasta base, you won't even recognize your plate from the past.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Mashed potatoes - Mashed potatoes is one of those dishes where it's basically impossible to only make one portion. That's where leftover mash comes in. Add a little more butter and salt and you are good to go.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Quiche - Don't question eating quiche the next day. As a leftover meal it is just as good, if not better.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Broccoli and cheese casserole - If you like broccoli and you like cheese, then you should definitely be putting them together in casserole form and enjoying this meal the next day.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Chicken and dumplings - On a molecular level, soups and stews just taste better the next day. Don't question it—it's science.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Tuna salad - Making your leftovers into a salad is a great way to go from dinner to lunch without much planning.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Ham - If you had ham for dinner, don't let your meat go to waste: turn it into a sandwich the next day!
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Steak - The reason steak tastes better as leftovers is because the protein continues to break down and release amino acids, which makes the flavor richer.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Gumbo - Have you ever had Louisiana's staple dish? Gumbo is a beautiful blend of cultural influences and flavors. Plus, it's a delicious leftover.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Sausage - Similar to steak, sausage is another meat that will taste more savory the next day.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Burritos
- It's a Mexican family secret to roll and freeze burritos in advance. If you need a quick meal, even months later, you will be thanking yourself for this delicious leftover treat! See also: Food favorites that may soon be extinct
© Shutterstock
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These foods (arguably) taste better leftover
The morning after meal
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Some people cook for leftovers, while others can't stand the idea of meal prep. But if you're looking for convenience and want to reduce food waste, leftovers can be a lifesaver. While it may be a hotly debated topic amongst foodies, many people swear that certain foods just taste better the next day.
Click through this list of great tasting leftovers to see which meals to make in excess!
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