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APRIL 27, 2011

As I was flushing a very old, forgotten-about, slimy Greek salad down the disposal last week, it occurred to me that I have gotten a little lax about leftovers at our house. (I I didn't compost the salad, because it had feta cheese mixed in) We certainly eat leftovers, but by the end of last week, we were (1) lazy and (2) lazy.

Economical 173

Economical Kitchen Groceries Grocery 173

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MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. Stockpile in the freezer.

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

I cook with it quite a bit and try to keep it in my freezer at all times. And if I'm roasting a chicken then you can be certain that I will also make a batch of homemade chicken stock.

Freezers 127

Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Does cooking a big bird for so many people intimidate you? The leftovers can be stored in the freezer like I suggest below. If you want leftovers, you’ll want a bigger bird. Fresh turkeys tend to be more expensive and you’ll need to buy it just a few days before you will be cooking it. How should I thaw it?

Thanksgiving 100

Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Re-use 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Use mason jar containers.

Saving Money 191

Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Rice and beans are two inexpensive ingredients that people equate with frugal cooking and boring recipes. Burrito Bowls are so easy to pull together and a great way to jazz up leftovers. Layer the following: Your favorite cooked rice. I have used the leftovers to make burrito bowls (see above). Burrito Bowls.

Recipes 100

Recipes Frugal Burritos Cooking 100

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APRIL 3, 2014

A couple of notes to keep in mind: I keep a moderately stocked freezer with marked down meat , loss leaders , batch pre-cooked meat , cooked beans , homemade baked goods and sauces. Lunches Included: leftovers. tacos from leftover pork tenderloin – I make tacos quite a bit with leftover pork or chicken.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100