Meet Jennifer
Welcome to Leftovers Then Breakfast! I’m so glad you’ve joined me here! I’m Jennifer, the food lover behind this delicious corner of the internet.
If you’re already familiar with my appetizer and cocktail site Take Two Tapas, you’re about to discover the other side of my culinary passion—hearty, satisfying meals that taste even better the next day (especially for breakfast)!
Why Leftovers Then Breakfast?
The name of this blog might raise some eyebrows, but it perfectly captures how I actually eat in real life. Here’s my confession: I’m not a traditional breakfast food person. With two exceptions:
- Bacon—which I can happily eat any time, day or night. I mean, IT’S BACON!
- Weekend brunches—when my husband Brooks and I love exploring new diners or visiting our favorite spots. I still grab a cheeseburger at the Waffle House at 8 in the morning 🍔!
So what do I typically eat for breakfast? Usually leftovers from the night before! I’ve been known to whip up pasta with meat sauce at 8am. Salads, chicken, casseroles—you name it, I’ll happily eat it in the morning.
Strange, right? But I also ate lima beans and rice as an after-school snack growing up, so maybe it’s not the weirdest thing. (At least I don’t put ketchup on my potato chips!)
A Family Centered Around Food
I come from a family where absolutely everything revolves around food. From spending a considerable part of my youth working in my parents’ restaurant to our enormous family reunions to cooking weekly meals for our church congregation—food has always been the center of how we connect.
This blog is the delicious result of wanting to share all the recipes I’ve collected over the years from friends and family. These are the dishes that fill our table during weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, and yes—that often end up being enjoyed the following morning!
What You’ll Find on Leftovers Then Breakfast
- Classic, crowd-pleasing recipes that are perfect for any meal (including breakfast!)
- Family-style dishes that bring everyone to the table
- One pot/pan meals that taste even better the next day
- Time-tested family recipes with my own special twists
- Comforting meals that feed both body and soul
- Make-ahead options that simplify your busy weeks
What You Won’t Find on Leftovers Then Breakfast
- Complicated, fussy recipes that require specialty ingredients
- Traditional breakfast-only dishes (you can find those anywhere!)
- Diet food—like at Take Two Tapas, I believe food should be enjoyed without guilt
- Dishes that don’t reheat well—the whole point is that they’re even better the next day!
- Short-cut recipes that sacrifice flavor for convenience
From Appetizers to Full Meals
While I love finger foods and cocktails (which I share on Take Two Tapas), I can’t really showcase casseroles and hearty family dinners on an entertainment site. That’s why Brooks and I decided to start Leftovers Then Breakfast—to share all those delicious recipes that don’t quite fit the “small bites” category.
When you’re ready to move beyond appetizers and want satisfying, full meals that bring everyone to the table, this is where you’ll find them. And the best part? Almost everything tastes even better the next morning!
Where You Can Find Me
When I’m not developing recipes for Leftovers Then Breakfast, you can find me in Alpharetta, just outside Atlanta. I’m either in the kitchen testing new recipes, on the tennis court, or spending time with my husband Brooks and our son Connor.
Featured
Lux Life – Best Breakfast Blog of 2023
If you want to see what else I’m cooking up, check out my other sites:
- Take Two Tapas – For all your appetizer and cocktail needs
- Best Casserole Recipes – Our newest site dedicated to the comfort food we all love but in casserole form.
So stick around and try a few of these recipes that I love. I hope they’ll help you gather around the table with friends and family. I know you’ll love them too!
Happy Cooking (and Happy Breakfast!),
Jennifer