Tamales can be turned into breakfast casseroles, layered bakes, or served alongside classic sides like refried beans and Mexican rice.

Leftover egg yolks can become silky sauces, rich custards, tender cookies, and creamy pasta dishes — far from a kitchen problem.

Tart cherry juice, kiwi, almonds, and fatty fish are among the foods that may help promote sleep when eaten as part of a balanced bedtime snack.

Cooked chicken can be reinvented into soups, salads, tacos, casseroles, wraps, and pasta dishes — making it one of the most versatile ingredients.

Ripe pears work beautifully in sweet desserts like crisps and quick breads, or roasted into savory sides with onions and herbs.

Pears provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants that may support heart and gut health.

Pressure cookers cook food faster by trapping steam to reach higher temperatures, which also tenderizes tough meat and can help retain nutrients.

Cook steak to an internal temp of 130-135°F for medium rare, which yields a warm red center with peak juiciness and tenderness.

Matzo balls are Ashkenazi Jewish soup dumplings made from matzah meal, eggs, fat, and liquid, traditionally served in chicken broth.

An empanada is a baked or fried pastry turnover, typically shaped like a half-moon, made from dough and filled with a variety of savory or sweet ingredients.