Friday, 22 July 2016

I Love Leftovers


I opened the fridge one morning (three weeks ago) and yikes! I still have some leftover Chimichurri. What should I do with that?


Then I had some leftover macaroni because I couldn't fit all of it into my Baked Pasta. 


Wait, there's more leftovers. The red, green and yellow bell peppers.


Then it occurred to me, why not mix all of these leftovers together (with a squeeze of lime) to make some sort of pasta salad? That's what I did and I chilled it in the fridge before serving.


 So. There you have it my Pasta Salad which by the way was really good. 


 The Chimichurri was awesome and the peppers provided crunch and added flavors. The pasta was the comfort factor and mix that all up, a satisfying bowl of cool comfort.

There are times when leftovers combined, make a great meal.
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  1. Somewhere in Singapore22 July 2016 at 11:00

    Looks good, wish that bowl is right in front of me, hahaha...

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    1. PH22 July 2016 at 17:28

      That day got enough for two persons.

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  2. Twilight Man22 July 2016 at 11:01

    You are so smart to always find solutions for left overs and almost expired stuffs in your fridge. Happy Weekend chef!

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  3. RealGunners22 July 2016 at 11:49

    My Saturday breakfasts are usually a mixture of all leftovers too. My theory is: if they're good enough to be eaten separately, they're good enough to be eaten mixed like rojak. :P

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    1. PH22 July 2016 at 17:29

      hah..hah...most of the time I don't have enough leftovers to make like rojak :D

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  4. contact.ewew22 July 2016 at 11:49

    What a healthy pasta! Did you throw the yellow peppers in its raw state or you blanched them lightly?

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  5. mun22 July 2016 at 12:48

    What a refreshing pasta salad! I could eat this daily! Yums! Erh, is it too spicy for me?

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    1. PH22 July 2016 at 17:30

      Nope, not spicy at all. No chilies mah.

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    3. mun23 July 2016 at 00:09

      Yums! Yums! Just right for me then. :)

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  6. Kimmy22 July 2016 at 13:28

    Hi Phong Hong, this greenish macaroni looks tempting and refreshingly good.

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  7. ann low22 July 2016 at 20:17

    I love leftovers too and this looks colourful healthy!

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    1. PH23 July 2016 at 15:24

      Yes, the colors make it appear more appetizing!

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  8. Unknown22 July 2016 at 20:31

    Good of you not to waste food that is still edible and be creative.

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    1. PH23 July 2016 at 15:25

      I don't like to waste especially food :)

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  9. Mel22 July 2016 at 20:45

    Sorry Phong Hong, I have not been visiting your blog post.
    Your posts has always been very interesting ... I usually do not know what to do with leftovers .. good to have you to give us an idea here

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  10. Anonymous22 July 2016 at 21:14

    That's what I do all the time - see what leftovers there are in the fridge and use those to cook something for breakfast. It's a sin to waste.

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    1. PH23 July 2016 at 15:26

      I agree with you! There are people who are starving and we must never ever waste food.

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  11. Sean22 July 2016 at 22:37

    i have a confession - i don't like macaroni, penne or any of the tube/cylinder-shaped pastas, cos i prefer to slurp up my pastas in strands (and i feel they soak up their sauces more satisfyingly that way). but i'd honestly and happily eat your chimichurri macaroni - it looks like something that would refresh the palate very well ... maybe can do a two-course pasta meal - start with an appetiser of this chimichurri macaroni, then the second course can be a heavier, more robust pasta :D

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    1. PH23 July 2016 at 15:27

      Oh, really? A two course pasta sounds good to me because I love pasta and any excuse to eat pasta is most welcome :)

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  12. Ola23 July 2016 at 01:12

    Very very nice!

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  13. Karen Luvswesavory23 July 2016 at 07:24

    Hi Phong Hong,
    I like to mix and match whatever leftovers and this pasta salad of yours taste yummy :)

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    1. PH23 July 2016 at 15:28

      Thanks, Karen :) I find leftovers convenient too especially when I am lazy to cook something fresh.

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  14. Nancy Chan23 July 2016 at 23:08

    That is one delicious looking and healthy mixture of leftover salad! You always have great idea.

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  15. Lotus24 July 2016 at 00:22

    Same as Sean, I also don't like macaroni, penne or any of the tube/cylinder-shaped pastas and I prefer spaghetti

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    1. PH25 July 2016 at 12:36

      If like that then must cook spaghetti for you hee..hee..

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    2. Lotus25 July 2016 at 22:07

      Thanks in advance, hee hee

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  16. Reanaclaire24 July 2016 at 15:37

    Looks healthy, PH.. no meat this time wor.. suits me real fine, I can lose some pounds on this type of meal cos I will eat the minimal... hahaha...

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    1. PH25 July 2016 at 12:37

      Vegetarian, hor? Sometimes it's nice to take a break from meat.

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  17. Hayley25 July 2016 at 00:27

    Very easy to make and healthy! Wise move!
    By the way sorry for asking irrelevant question here but how do you find the Toothspa? ;)

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    1. PH25 July 2016 at 12:39

      Hayley, the Toothspa was too little (of course lah, sample mah hee..hee..) so I did not feel the effect. That's why I did not blog about it. Sorry about that.

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  18. ChrisAu25 July 2016 at 01:16

    I guess leftovers are your tools to dish out something good! LOL

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    1. PH25 July 2016 at 12:39

      hah..hah...yes, very convenient leh.

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  19. Blackswan25 July 2016 at 12:33

    Nice work with the leftovers, dear! Have a great week! xoxo

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    1. PH25 July 2016 at 12:40

      Thanks, Shirley! A great week to you too :)

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