Instead of falling back on boring leftover sandwiches, reinvent holiday staples into fresh dishes that reduce food waste, stretch budgets and add a little culinary excitement to post-holiday meals.

Griddle the Sandwiches: Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches (you will probably have to cook them two at a time), and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until the outside is nicely browned, and the cheese has melted. Serve: Cut in half and serve hot.

Transform holiday leftovers into exciting new dishes with these creative recipes and tips for reducing food waste.

Have you ever wondered if you can turn Thanksgiving food into a pizza? The answer is yes, you can. Or at least, you can make it into its folded relative: the calzone. Traditionally, calzones are stuffed with cheese and various fillings.

As you work your way through mounds of leftover turkey, creativity is needed to keep the spark alive. Enter, a spin on the classic croque monsieur.

Leftovers are a cook's best friends. And the Thanksgiving meal tends to bring loads of leftovers. Here are six meal ideas to use leftovers.