It can't be leftovers if we haven't made it yet

Okay okay. It's just step two of leftovers for two. Leftovers for 4 or 5 days!

I've been systematically getting the freezer cleared out for winter. The freezer contributions? Ham from last winter and chicken thighs from the latest meat sale. I also had a package of red beans and rice mix. Yikes I admitted that!

Okay add a sauteed half an onion from the fridge and that's it. Here's the trick to a never ending pot of dinner. Before each dinner add a half cup of rice and a cup of water, and cook it again. Season before serving. Yes, the protein level goes down throughout the week - but the flavors meld a good long while and the whole meal gets better as the week goes on. Wanna be cheaper, add rinsed cooked beans (or canned) as you go along - you may be able to get four more servings for less than a dollar.

I humbly apologize to food lovers and purists for this abomination of classic soul food. I admit there has been a lot of doctoring done to this to make it taste better. Can you say, "Tony Chachere's"? Tomorrow I'm going to get a bell pepper. I suggest you all start with the trinity of Onions, peppers and celery to start these leftovers.