Leftovers; why do some people cringe at that word? It’s actually a great problem to have, you know. Some of my most incredible creations have come from leftovers. And when I’m too lazy to cook? Yep, it’s leftovers to the rescue there, too.I used to buy something like celeriac or a bunch of dill for a recipe and wouldn’t know what do with what I had left. Good food would sit in the fridge until it went bad, or parts of the food that I didn’t know were edible were thrown away. It’s funny that I buy so much more produce than I ever used to, and seldom do I have to throw any of it out. I’ve gotten good at minimizing food waste, but it didn’t happen overnight. I’ve learned a lot from watching cooking shows and reading about different foods online.

When food in my kitchen spoils, I know that either I got produce-happy and bought too much (less likely), or (more likely) that I’m not eating as well as I should be. My former self would have likely let some of today’s ingredients go to waste for sure. Lucky for you all, I’ve gotten more crafty over the years. I came up with this recipe, a warming grain dish with plenty of tang and a sweet finish from the golden raisins.