Getting Three For One

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Amy @ Second City Randomness

Good morning.

My extended weekend sadly came to an end. It was fun while it lasted.  Mostly because I had way more down time than originally anticipated. Not a bad thing. My couch is very comfy.

Confirmed this yet again Saturday night. After dinner out with the girls Saturday night, I made it home just in time for Saturday Night Live. It was being hosted by Jesse Eisenberg and I was making a point of watching it. I have a little crush. I’m aware he’s super short, but if he’s cool with it, I’ll be cool with it… Heeeey Jesse…

Super excited for the show. Fell asleep about halfway through it. Fail.

But I woke up with a bang. And did No More Trouble Zones with Jillian for my strength training (according to plan). Followed up by 15 minutes on the elliptical and a 2-mile jog. The cardio wasn’t according to plan, but I felt like doing it. See above paragraphs for the reasoning (#notmuchgoingon).

Now let’s go back to that discussion about the Mexican dinner I had with the girls:Did I mention this came after a bowl of soup as well? And free chips and salsa?

*It needs to be mentioned here that I don’t always take part in the free chips and salsa. But oh man… whatever is in that salsa should be illegal.

Needless to say, I came home with leftovers.

And because I’m a recessionista (which sounds so much nicer than “cheap”, don’t you think?), I took a page from Megan @ Braise the Roof and did a leftover remix.

My entire Sunday has a mexican spin to it.

Like lunch:Sure, the leftover enchilada is straight-up ugly.

Oh wow. Looking at it again, it really doesn’t look appetizing at all.

Don’t judge a book by its cover, people. It was perfect just the way it was. Until I inhaled it.

Dinner required a little more creativity. All that was left was a ton of fried rice and a good portion of the black beans. So I broke out a wrap, added some cheese, and called it a burrito.Almost as good as the night it was served.

Three meals out of one. Thank you, Salsa 17.

Now if only I still had leftover frozen margarita…

Seriously. It would be appreciated this week. Chicago is being prepared for a little thing called a blizzard this week. And the tequila would double as a way to keep me warm.

Seems to be we were feeling left out with all the crazy weather going on in the northeast that we demanded to be in on it. Good times.

That probably means I should hit the grocery store. For eggs. Some frozen food. Wine.

You know… The essentials.

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46 Responses

  1. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman, on January 31, 2011 at 8:22 am said:

    Mmmm…that dinner looks great. I’ve been on a Mexican food kick recently. I usually love it but the past couple of weeks especially I’ve been craving it nonstop. This blog, of course, did nothing to stop that. :)

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  2. Katie, on January 31, 2011 at 8:50 am said:

    I always pretend like I’m going to do something great with leftovers, and it never happens. I’m lame like that.

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  3. Leah @ Why Deprive?, on January 31, 2011 at 8:53 am said:

    Now I want Mexican food pretty badly. That burrito sounds so good, I love that idea.

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  4. Kace, on January 31, 2011 at 8:55 am said:

    I usually think the leftovers are 10x better than the original meal. Plus it makes lunch more exciting!

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  5. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun, on January 31, 2011 at 9:07 am said:

    Mexican food is never that pretty but oh so delicious!

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  6. Kelly, on January 31, 2011 at 9:08 am said:

    Uh yeah, that storm is supposed to hit like the entire country. Don’t worry it’s headed this way too! I love leftovers. Love.

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  7. simplyshaka, on January 31, 2011 at 9:09 am said:

    Stop complaining, you all are only getting a foot of snow, shouldn’t be too bad !! I kidd, I kidd. That sucks. Hopefully you wont have to go into work or will you?

    Call me crazy but that enchilada still looks gorgy. Leftover Mexican is usually ugly thouh but I dont go for looks, I’m all about whats on the inside. It’s very Shallow Hall of me.

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  8. Kristina @ Life as Kristina, on January 31, 2011 at 9:18 am said:

    Wow that dinner looks yum…I love mexican!

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  9. mykindoftownchicago, on January 31, 2011 at 9:23 am said:

    So creative- I love it, and that burrito looks amazing to me right now. Yum.

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  10. Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons, on January 31, 2011 at 9:30 am said:

    My husband and I high five eachother when we can get that many meals out of one restaurant meal! =) Flipping love it! saving money and eating deliciousness 3 times instead of one? yes please! <3

    xoXOxo
    jenn

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  11. Halley (Blunder Construction), on January 31, 2011 at 9:32 am said:

    Hehe ‘recessionista’ I love it! We had mexican take-out this weekend too. It only lasted for 1.5 meals, but I loved every minute of it!

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  12. actorsdiet, on January 31, 2011 at 9:40 am said:

    i stretched one salad into three the other day and felt so great about it!!!

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  13. Megan, on January 31, 2011 at 9:47 am said:

    Yesss leftovers. I rarely have leftovers from Mexican because I can’t control myself with a plate of cheesy food in front of me. I like the leftover bean/rice repurposing- you know I’m proud. :) I’m actually sort of dreading this snow storm- there are too many things going on this week!

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  14. marathonmaiden, on January 31, 2011 at 9:59 am said:

    ugh i need to go to the grocery store badly too. although part of me want to not just to spite mother nature. silly logic right?

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  15. terri, on January 31, 2011 at 10:29 am said:

    stay safe and warm in your blizzard. we are supposed to feel the effects of it….boo. i am tired of winter already. one of my lil princess’ were in chi town to visit her ‘friend’…..so glad she is home before the blizzard hits! mexican sounds so delish right now. kudos on 3 for 1!

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  16. Katelyn, on January 31, 2011 at 10:32 am said:

    Now I want chipotle! Giiiirl it ain’t even noon!

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  17. thebalancebroad, on January 31, 2011 at 10:42 am said:

    Awwww….I didn’t realize Jesse was short. :-( Bummer. Well, I could probably sacrifice, too. At least flats are in now, right???

    I am seriously going to get almond butter on my lunch break – I don’t need eggs, bread and milk. Just give me the good stuff!

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  18. Heather, on January 31, 2011 at 11:05 am said:

    I seriously love Mexican food – and leftovers are just icing on the cake! Jay and I usually have to fight over them………..and I usually lose to be honest….

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  19. lowandbhold, on January 31, 2011 at 11:16 am said:

    I have a slight crush on him too. He was super “I’m too cool for this” during his interview with E! last night. Aloof, emotionally unavailable, cocky? Yep, sounds like someone I would date.

    I love repurposing leftovers. Looks great!

    We’re supposed to get a blizzard too, though Oklahoma tends to overreact. I’m on a spending freeze so I’m hoping the 3/4 bottle of wine will get me through. If not I think I have some Kahlua I could pour into hot chocolate. Yes….

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  20. Nicole, on January 31, 2011 at 11:58 am said:

    I don’t like to rub it in but here in northern cali the weather is beautiful!! You really make me smile. I am going to steal recessionista from you!! It definitely sounds better!! Have a great day. :)
    Get your shopping done before the big storm hits.
    Stay safe.

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  21. cleaneatingchelsey, on January 31, 2011 at 12:06 pm said:

    Don’t worry – your week will be shortened because of the massive blizzard coming our waaay!

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  22. Amber from Girl with the Red Hair, on January 31, 2011 at 12:39 pm said:

    I LOVE Mexican food! And the servings are always so big so I almost ALWAYS end up with leftovers (which is the best!)

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  23. E, on January 31, 2011 at 12:41 pm said:

    I’m all about making my leftovers (and therefore money) go as far as possible.

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  24. Ashley, on January 31, 2011 at 3:15 pm said:

    There is never a bad time for Mexican food! My husband’s family is Mexican, so I LOVE hanging out with them and getting the real deal. Haha your “essentials” sound a lot like mine :-)

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  25. oatsandspice, on January 31, 2011 at 3:16 pm said:

    I’m so jealous – the food looks amazingggg :)

    Your blog is so cute! I love it and can’t wait to read more… I just started my blog about two months ago – it is so addicting :) Check it out if you get a chance: http://oatsandspice.wordpress.com

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  26. TheHealthyApron, on January 31, 2011 at 3:23 pm said:

    I love Mexican…but I honestly like it homemade MORE than when I go out (although we ate chipotle yesterday and I could never recreate something so good!) ha

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  27. Autumn @ Good Eats Girl, on January 31, 2011 at 5:13 pm said:

    I love Mexican…and the second day it’s always good no matter how ugly it is! And way to go with the wrap…that sounds good, too!

    We are preparing for the snow here too…I think you are going to get more than us though! I have prepared with wine, supplies for yumminess, and my Netflix should be arriving tomorrow! :)

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  28. Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather, on January 31, 2011 at 6:01 pm said:

    All cares go out the window with free chips and salsa! I’m such a cheapo… Er recessionista too, left overs rock.

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  29. Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen), on January 31, 2011 at 6:09 pm said:

    Wine is definitely essential during a blizzard! I have an addiction to salsa too. When it is good…I can’t hold back either! I hope you don’t get too much snow dumped on you! Stay warm!

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  30. whatkateiscooking, on January 31, 2011 at 6:09 pm said:

    I never have leftovers! I should really work on that…

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  31. sarah, on January 31, 2011 at 7:24 pm said:

    Beautiful. More beautiful than anything I’ve eaten in several days. The enchilada, that is. I absolutely have a crush on Jesse Eisenberg that I’ve never admitted until now.

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  32. runningaroundnormal, on January 31, 2011 at 7:27 pm said:

    You really got your moenys worth!! haha that’s meal’s been around ;)
    Hope your Monday was OK!!

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  33. Angela (the diet book junkie), on January 31, 2011 at 10:37 pm said:

    geez, you guys have been getting a lot of snow over there, hey? stay warm, lots of wine helps.

    p.s. three meals out of one, aint too shabby. :)

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  34. mealsformiles, on February 1, 2011 at 7:01 am said:

    yikes – good luck with the storm. I have to agree, Jesse Eisenberg is strangely sexy, even if he is a bit short. Ain’t no shame!

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  35. Jenna, on February 2, 2011 at 1:19 pm said:

    the fried bowl the beans are sitting in is very inviting. my mexican place puts guac in a fried bowl. love.

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