Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.
If you're struggling to use up leftovers like a half-eaten rotisserie chicken, turn the assignment into a creative exercise, says chef Margaret Li. It'll make the cooking process more fun and less guilt-driven.
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Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste
Turn leftover roast chicken into easy family meals with comforting ideas like soup, pie, fried rice and pesto pasta.
Leftover rice can be a versatile ingredient, providing the perfect base for a range of budget-friendly meals
There’s little waste but lots of texture in this crispy rice with peanut–chilli crunch, toast loaded with charred broccoli and…
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The freezer is one of the best tools for saving waste. Here it makes an unexpected but inspired burrata topper
