People who don't cook are always amazed at how a change in presentation/format/carbohydrate can entirely transform a dish into something else. Like, exactly the same ingredients. They just don't see the connection like some people do. People who cook with leftovers look at a roast or a bird and see multiple dishes, not just one meal, to be picked at throughout the week. Some people don't think about the fact that Taco Bell may have 40 things on the menu but, nearly every ingredient they stock can be found in a 7-layer burrito. lol
One of my favourite things is after Thanksgiving, take stuffing(dressing) and add an egg and a splash of milk(cream). Make it into a sort of batter. Add a few whole cranberries. Put it in the waffle iron. When golden, put it on a plate and add turkey and gravy. Super tasty.