These recipes are designed to makeleftovers, so that cooking the next day is a little faster and easier.

Get inspired by these double duty recipes that make the most out of your time in the kitchen.

They’re served with extra gravy for dipping, just like they should be.

Southern Living Low-And-Slow Beef Pot Roast in bowls to serve

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Use the extra meat to make ourSpinach-And-Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, flavored with garlic that is roasted alongside the chicken.

These enchiladas are a treat one night, and then become an Easy Chile Con Carne the next day.

And don’t worry, the cutlets don’t get soggy with reheating.

Southern Living Ginger-Citrus Pork Roast on a plate to serve with rice and broccoli

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Barbecue-Pork Pizza

Store-bought pizza dough is one of those shortcuts we always lean on for busy weeknights.

Southern Living Smoky Black Bean Soup

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Southern Living Lemon-Pepper Roasted Chicken

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Southern Living Weeknight Bolognese

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Skillet Beef Enchiladas

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Baked lemon thyme salmon on a platter with roasted potatoes and green beans on a table with a small bowl of thyme, serving fork, and a napkin.

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Two plates of honey-soy glazed pork chops with broccolini and cremini mushrooms on a table with forks and knives, a glass of water, and small bowls of pepper and sliced scallions.

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Chicken Schnitzel with Cabbage-Carrot Slaw on a serving platter with a lemon wedge and serving spoon and fork on a table with a napkin, 3 plates, and a glass of water.

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Cut barbecue pork pizza on a cutting board on a table with a pizza cutter and two glasses of water beside.

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