It’s a great time to dive into post-Thanksgiving culinary creativity by transforming your leftovers into new meals or recipes! Plus, it may also help reduce food waste. National Leftovers Day is observed the day after Thanksgiving for good reason. We’ve rounded up a few recipes to help reduce the abundance of food and transform your leftovers into something new and delicious!

Turkey Pie

Thanksgiving Panini

Leftover Turkey Sandwich

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are a fun way to celebrate National Meatball Day (3/9) and a fun twist on the classic recipe. Serve these meatballs as a party appetizer or simmer in spaghetti sauce and serve over pasta.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Keyword appetizer, beef, cheese, main, main course, meatballs, pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6 meatballs

Equipment

• 1 Propane Oven

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef 80% lean
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• 3/4 tsp salt Kosher
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 15 fresh Bocconcini mozzarella cheese balls or cheese of choice
• 2 tbsp parsley chopped
• 2 tbsp basil chopped

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
• Combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, garlic, onion, blackpepper, parsley and basil in a bowl. Stir just until combined, do not over mix. Add a tablespoon or two of water as needed to keep a wet mixture.
• Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat. Then place a mozzarella ball in the center and wrap the meat around the cheese. Form into 11/2" balls and place on the baking sheet.
• Bake uncovered for 17-20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don’t brown.
• Optional step: Simmer meatballs in marinara sauce for 10 minutes, add to pasta of your choice.

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Peanut Butter Pancakes

Crunchy or creamy. Spread or dip. Meal or dessert. Peanut butter is so versatile and that is why we are celebrating it today on National Peanut Butter Lover's Day (March 1). Join us in raising a spoon!

Course Breakfast

Keyword breakfast, pancakes, peanut butter

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 10 pancakes

Equipment

• 1 Propane Stove

Ingredients

Pancakes

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 pat butter for skillet

Syrup

• 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, whisk dry ingredients together.
• In a small bowl, combine wet ingredients together. 
• Pour buttermilk mixture over flour mixture and stir until just mixed. Few lumps are okay.
• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat on a propane stove. Coat pan with a pat of butter and place 1/4 cupsful of batter onto the hot skillet. Cook, turning once, until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side.
• While pancakes are cooking, make the syrup. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
• Serve pancakes topped with peanut butter syrup. You can up the yum factor by adding mini peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, bananas, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.

If you enjoy our Peanut Butter Pancake recipe, check out these other peanut butter recipes from our Cooked on Propane blog:

• Peanut Butter Pie

• Vietnamese Summer Rolls with a Peanut Dipping Sauce

• Dog Cookies

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3 Ingredient Dog Cookies

On National Dog Biscuit Day (2/23) it's time to say "thank you" to your favorite canine companion(s) with homemade treats.

Course Other

Keyword animals, dog, dog biscuits, dog cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 30 cookies

Equipment

• 1 Propane Oven
• 1 food processor

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 large ripe banana

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place oats in a food processor and blend until most of the oats are ground.
• Combine the oats, peanut butter, and banana in a food processor and process until a dough forms. If it’s crumbly, add 2-4 Tablespoons more peanut butter and recombine. You want the dough to be firm, sticky, and pliable.
• Roll dough into a thin sheet, about 1/4 inch thick, and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. The size of your cutter will determine how many cookies the recipe yields.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly brown underneath. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before sampling or sharing with your pup.
• Store in an airtightcontainer in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Homemade Suet Feeder

February is National Bird Feeding Month. It's a chance to help our flying friends during the tough winter months. A great way to help is to make your own suet feeders. Simple to do with just a few ingredients. 

Course Other

Keyword animals, birds, suet, wildlife

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 10 cakes

Equipment

• 1 Propane Stove

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Lard or shortening and/or bacon grease
• 1 Cup Natural chunky peanut butter
• 1 Cup Dried fruit/birdseed/sunflower seeds/quick cook oats

Instructions

• Over medium heat, melt the fat (lard/shortening/grease).
• Take off heat and let sit for a few minutes.
• Stir in peanut butter until both are well mixed.
• Stir in dry ingredients.
• Scoop into muffin tin. With a straw make a hole in the middle.
• Freeze for a few hours. Pop out, thread a piece of yarn through the center, and hang outside.
• Keep remaining cakes frozen until needed.

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