‘Tis the season and we are in full swing. This time of the year is hectic for many: You may be finishing up end-of-the-year projects, shopping, taking vacation time, or planning to host a holiday party or two.
When hosting a party, there's always
going to be leftover food and drink. Of course, you don't want to just throw
everything out - what a waste of money!
If you don't want to live off of party
food for the next week, or you don't want everything taking up valuable
refrigerator space, here are some suggestions to save those leftovers so they
won't go to waste.
Pro
tip
Make sure you have plenty of storage
containers and zip lock freezer baggies before the party. It makes cleaning up
and storing easier.
Send
some home with guests
Use zip lock bags and disposable
containers to send leftovers home with guests.
Leftovers
for quick meals
Think quiches, wraps, tacos, omelets,
scrambled eggs with diced up turkey or ham in it. These can be for breakfast,
lunch or dinner. Freeze in small portions for quicker defrost.
Share
with a shut-in
If you have a neighbor, friend or
relative who can't get out, plan on taking them a plate before or after the
meal. It's a good idea to send them enough to make a couple of meals for
themselves.
Some
creative repurposing
Club Soda - Don't throw out flat club soda;
instead, use it to hydrate houseplants. The phosphate in it is good for growth
and root development.
Wine- You can freeze cubes of leftover wine
for later use in recipes. Red and white wine are especially good for Italian
sauces.
Candy Canes - Use candy canes as drink stirrers, or
crush them to make peppermint sugar, which can be used throughout the year.
Bread - Make bread crumbs or seasoned
croutons.
Cheese - Hard cheese can be grated and frozen.
Soft cheese is great for making sauces and grilled cheese sandwiches. Cheese
based soups and fondues are also a good option.
There’s no reason to let leftovers go
to waste. Armed with some knowledge, a little creativity and plenty of storage
containers, there’s no reason to throw out much.
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