Restaurant entrées seem to be getting bigger and bigger, and if you start your meal with a hearty green salad or fun appetizers you may very well end up with leftovers to take home. Instead of just repeating your dinner for lunch the next day, use a few kitchen staples and a little creativity to turn your leftovers into a fresh lunch.
This garlic bread recipe is a classic, with lots of butter and garlic loaded onto warm and soft French bread. It can be made into a light meal with a crisp, green salad or served alongside a favorite red-sauce pasta.
Michael Symon shows how to ramp up the flavor of grilled chicken using your favorite spice mix and a sweet-and-spicy glaze. He serves it with a hearty green salad tossed with the ultimate use-what-you-have pantry dressing.