An hour or two after waking, the family members would stumble into the kitchen with rumbling stomachs to pork chops, steaks, and potatoes.

I scramble eggs in the microwave, no problem, no mess. On the stove? I lose half the eggs to a burned conglomerate on the bottom of the pan.

Eating out gluten free, especially for breakfast, a typical high grain meal, can be difficult. Some restaurants serve pork chops.

Various left over steaks can be used, even those that have had barbecue sauce on them.

A delightful breakfast, or dinner, to eat while reading a book, while icy rain drizzles down frozen window panes.

Beef and egg scramble with ham uses the left over bits of pork and beef with the last of the summer eggs.

A breakfast worthy of preparation for while planning the year's garden.

Beef and eggs sounds so simple and ready for a farm like atmosphere. With the windows open, and birds singing, you can almost feel the pull

Steak, a ground beef scramble, or an omelet, can provide a protein and energy boost at the start of the day.

After eggs have been cooked, they usually reheat best with a bit of water, and in the microwave.

Turkey pot pie can also be made from frozen leftovers, for a good early spring, or late fall meal.

It can be treated as individual ingredients, or a soup. White rice or brown rice can be used, though each adds a different taste and textur

. A simple meal that can be prepared and carried in hot food containers while traveling. Best next day, after marinating in the juices.

Turkey with gravy works well with pastas and rice. Gluten free pasta and rice options are available. Prepared frozen varieties are available

When I first learned to live gluten free, I thought I wouldn't be able to cook this dish anymore. Thankfully, I can.

A dash of salt and a few peas or green beans is fine for your pet, based on your veterinarian's recommendation for a pet's home cooked meal.

This is very similar to buried pork chops. However, it will have a more slippery feeling and might turn out a little soupier if there are to

Buried pork chops can be prepared and slipped in the oven while reading a favorite book, resting, or finishing the laundry.

Buried pork, buried ham surprise, pork and noodles, and pork and rice are all simple dishes anyone can make with leftover meat or vegetables

Stir frys can use up bits of leftovers in the fridge, or prepared and frozen in small batches.