When you order takeout Chinese food, it is almost inevitable that you'll have leftovers, as takeout portions are notoriously generous. While you can reheat your leftovers in the microwave, it seems that shrimp fried rice, General Tso's chicken and crab rangoon are just not the same.

Tater tots have been a cafeteria lunch favorite for years, and most people continue to love the crispy little potato treats long after elementary school graduation. Frozen tater tots, readily available and relatively inexpensive, are fully cooked and ready to heat and serve.

Pork chops are a nutritious choice for any mealtime. One loin chop contains less than 200 calories and is full of protein and vitamins and minerals such as thiamin and selenium. Grilling your meat on the George Foreman grill helps to reduce fat because the excess fat drips off the meat as you cook it.

Pierogies are a type of Eastern European -- Polish, Russian and Ukrainian -- dumpling stuffed with potatoes, cheese, sauerkraut, meat and even fruit. They often make an appearance at European Orthodox churches at Christmas Eve, yet many grocery stores carry frozen varieties that you can cook at home.