What if your leftovers tasted better the second time around—and fed five more suppers without a single complaint? In Mama T and the Leftover Gospel, a no-nonsense Southern grandmother from Shreveport, Louisiana lays out 30 revival-style recipes that turn last night’s scraps into new, full-bellied meals. With the dry humor and hard-won wisdom of a woman who never wasted a bite, Mama T delivers the holy truth about food: it’s not done just because it’s been served once.

Forget Pinterest-perfect meal prep. This is real-life kitchen survival—gravy that covers dry meat, rice that becomes stir-fry, and beans that stretch from skillet to sandwich to soup. Each chapter centers on one base ingredient—chicken, ham, rice, pasta, meatloaf, even the humble hot dog—and spins it into five different dishes that feel fresh, satisfying, and smart. No fluff, no fuss—just honest food done right the second, third, and fourth time around.

From pot roast reimagined as a casserole to scrambled eggs turned into breakfast hash, you’ll learn the Southern gospel of meal stretching: make it once, feed ‘em all week. Whether you’re feedin’ picky kids, workin’ with a tight grocery budget, or just plain tired of cookin’ from scratch every night, Mama T’s got your back—and your leftovers.

This isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a call to arms for anyone who’s ever stood in front of a fridge full of maybes and made somethin’ out of nothin’. No shame, no waste, no apologies—just good eatin’ with a side of Southern wit.