A little work can transform leftovers into fresh meals

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 17, 2011

~~<p>It's always challenging to find new ways to use leftovers. Making use of what's in your refrigerator and pantry is easy on the budget and saves time by not having to create a new meal from scratch.</p>
<p>The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service provides tips on how to safely handle leftovers. For example, the department advises placing leftovers in shallow containers and immediately refrigerating or freezing them for rapid cooling. It is also recommended to use most cooked leftovers within four days. Visit tinyurl.com/ 4emc6b for more on food safety.</p>
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It's always challenging to find new ways to use leftovers. Making use of what's in your refrigerator and pantry is easy on the budget and saves time by not having to create a new meal from scratch.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service provides tips on how to safely handle leftovers. For example, the department advises placing leftovers in shallow containers and immediately refrigerating or freezing them for rapid cooling. It is also recommended to use most cooked leftovers within four days. Visit tinyurl.com/ 4emc6b for more on food safety. Login for more...