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20 Meals To Make When You Have A Bunch Of Leftover Veggies In The Fridge

staff@chowhound.com (Emily M Alexander) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Don't let those veggies go to waste! Next time you're wondering how to use them up, try one of these recipes that taste fantastic and are incredibly versatile.

Caramel Pretzel Brownies Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Katie Rosenhouse) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Scratch-made fudgy brownies topped with a thick cream cheese swirl, melty caramel, and crunchy pretzels make for a fully-loaded salty-sweet treat.

Old-Fashioned Blueberry Crumb Cake Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Julie Kinnaird) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000

With swirls of fresh blueberries in a tender cake topped with sweet-spiced walnut streusel, our old-fashioned crumb cake is perfect with a cup of coffee.

Brownie Batter Dip Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Katie Rosenhouse) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

This moreish dessert dip has all the deeply choclately flavor and luscious, extra-thick, creamy texture of a really fantastic brownie batter.

Salt And Vinegar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Miriam Hahn) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000

This roasted pumpkin seed recipe features a twice-baked approach for optimal crunchiness, along with a salt and vinegar coating for just the right tangy flavor.

Smashed Buffalo Potatoes Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Miriam Hahn) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Smashed potatoes are coated in tangy, buttery Buffalo sauce, which seeps into all their crispy edges and turns a humble spud into the star of the party.

Vegan Nordic-Style Creamy Cabbage Soup Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Julie Kinnaird) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000

With charred cabbage, potatoes, beans, and plenty of bold Nordic-inspired flavors, this creamy vegan soup is hearty, delicious, and comforting.

Old-School Scalloped Corn Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Katie Rosenhouse) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

With fresh corn, plenty of cheddar, tangy cream cheese, and a buttery cracker crumb topping, this cozy retro scalloped corn makes the perfect holiday side dish.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Balls Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Katie Rosenhouse) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Underneath the crispy golden surface of our mashed potato balls, you'll discover a depth of rich, creamy potato flavor - and globs of melty mozzarella.

Crab Cake Egg Rolls Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Julie Kinnaird) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

These tasty crab cake egg rolls have a filling based on traditional crab cakes with fun Asian-inspired additions like panko, wasabi, and Kewpie mayo.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Miriam Hahn) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Our velvety smooth, smoky-sweet roasted red pepper soup is full of caramelized veggies and hearty white beans, and it just happens to be vegan and gluten-free.

Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Patterson Watkins) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Our creamy and dreamy Japanese-style egg salad sandwich recipe comes on ultra-soft milk bread and even features chives for a pop of freshness.

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Miriam Hahn) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Our versatile silky smooth hummus gets a flavor boost with sweet and smoky scratch-roasted red peppers and a kick of heat from Calabrian chiles.

Strawberry Jalapeño Chicken Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Julie Kinnaird) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Chicken thighs are browned till perfectly crispy and golden, and topped with shallots, pickled strawberries and jalapenos, pancetta, and tangy goat cheese.

Miso Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Miriam Hahn) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Our Rice Krispies treats have a deeply nuanced flavor as they incorporate creamy peanut butter, honey-roasted peanuts, and just a touch of miso paste.

Old-Fashioned Lane Cake Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Katie Rosenhouse) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

With light, vanilla-scented layers, a custardy pecan and coconut filling, and a pretty crown of meringue frosting, our old-fashioned Lane cake is a showstopper.

Garlicky Melting Cabbage Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Miriam Hahn) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Seared cabbage wedges get a long slow cook in a buttery, creamy, garlicky sauce until fall-apart tender in our easy and sophisticated melting cabbage recipe.

Spicy Peach Coleslaw Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Miriam Hahn) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Shredded cabbage and carrots in a zesty vinegar-based dressing get some heat from fresh jalapeños and sweetness from juicy peaches in our 15-minute coleslaw.

Tropical Rum Shandy Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Patterson Watkins) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

We gave a classic shandy an upgrade with rum, 3 tropical fruit juices, a good wheat beer, and a spicy Tajin rim, in this perfectly refreshing summer sipper.

Summery Grilled Corn And Orzo Salad Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Julie Kinnaird) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Charred corn, orzo, snap peas, tangy nectarine, peppery arugula, pistachios, and cotija come together with a basil vinaigrette in our summery pasta salad.