From my cookbook…Delicious Meals from Easter Leftovers
Easter is fast approaching, and when the holiday gathering is over, you’ll want delicious ways to use your holiday leftovers. Never fear, I’m here to help you!
There are over 300 recipes in my recently published cookbook, Everyday Cooking for Everyday People Like Us (Click on the link in Note 1 to get your own copy). Even in these inflationary times, we can prepare delicious meals for our family and do so in a way that does not break the budget. And it’s all in the cookbook!
Introduction
A major theme from my cookbook, Everyday Cooking for Everyday People Like Us (Note 1), is to be efficient in the kitchen. Being efficient in the kitchen means making the best use of our time, ingredients, and reducing waste. Making good use of leftovers saves both time and money. Today, I’m going to share links to some of my previously published recipes that make wonderful meals with leftovers from your holiday gathering.
There are traditional ingredients often associated with specific holidays, but more and more, people are trying new things and expanding their traditional food repertoire. For example, last Christmas, in addition to serving traditional ham, we also provided sushi ingredients for the crowd. Yes, everyone, kids included, learned how to make sushi rolls, and everyone had an opportunity to learn something fun and interesting, and also try new foods. So, with that said, I’ll provide links to any past holiday leftover meals that I’ve published in the past year or so. There are more in the cookbook!
The list
Here are some past recipes and the dates when they were posted. To access them, simply go to the homepage of my website, click on the Blog tab, and scroll down to the date.
While you are at it, check out the other blog posts, consider purchasing either of my books (Notes 1, 2), and cook the delicious recipes for your loved ones. So simple!
Dave's Angel Hair Pasta with Leftover Turkey, November 27, 2025
David Giustozzi's Ham and Navy Bean Soup, January 1, 2026
From my cookbook...How to feed a family on a budget, January 15, 2026
Fried Eggs in Cream on English Muffins, February 12, 2026
Fried Eggs in Cream on English Muffins, February 19, 2026
Chicken and Egg Soup with Pastina, February 26, 2026
Oh by the way…The attached picture reminds me of when I smoked a spiral-cut ham last Thanksgiving. Yes, we had a smoked turkey and a smoked ham. If you’ve never smoked a ham, you can’t believe how easy and tasty it is!
And…You don’t need a smoker. Here’s how I did it, and I’m telling you the results are amazing. I bought a smoke generator from Amazon (Note 3). I then cold-smoked the ham on the rack of my gas grill with the lid closed (cold smoking is smoking the meat without heat) for about an hour and then warmed it in the oven (it’s precooked) according to the package directions. You’re gonna love it!
That’s all for now!
Smoked Holiday Ham
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What’s in it for me?
Good eats, that’s what!
Call to Action
Show someone how much you love them by preparing a delicious meal for them. Later, enjoy the time and money you save by relishing your leftovers, either for lunch at work or dinner at home. Take comfort in knowing you are eating hearty food you prepared. All because you made a good decision to follow the recipes and tips in the cookbook I developed just for you.
Besides getting a copy of the cookbook for yourself, it makes an excellent gift for those you love and care for, especially for those with a young family who are looking to save time and money in the kitchen. And learn a few things in the process! What a great idea!
Recommended Resources
Everyday Cooking for Everyday People Like Us by David Giustozzi (Note 1).
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Notes
Please note that as an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn a small commission on the sale of any of these recommended resources.
Everyday Cooking for Everyday People Like Us by David Giustozzi: https://amzn.to/437OhVQ
Achieve Your Dreams: A Complete Guide to Live Your Best Life by David Giustozzi: https://amzn.to/3IxEFgy
Smoke Generator: https://amzn.to/3PJyglM