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8 Tips For Making the Most of Your Leftovers

Leftovers have long been made fun of, but today we are going to give them the respect that they deserve. Leftovers are a great way to save food, reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and save time. With that said, leftovers are only as good as the care that goes into their preparation, storage, and organization. A leftover doesn't do anybody any good if it sits in the refrigerator for weeks, until it needs to be thrown out anyway. Here are some tips to make the most of your leftovers, with a little help from the late comedian, George Carlin.

Soup of the Week: Asian Beef with Rice and Mushrooms

I held a dinner party for my husband this past weekend and I braised an organic brisket in red wine, caramelized onions and beef broth. I ended up with lots of leftover meat, which I love. I grew up on leftovers. I usually serve it up so that it is recognizable as the thing I served the night before, and then I like to make it into something entirely different. For me, that almost always means making soup.

Make a Turkey Once, Eat it Several Ways Throughout the Week: Emeril Shows You How

Chicken nuggets and frozen dinners can be quick fixes for busy moms who need meals on the go, but they're not the healthiest options. In fact, you can turn one meal into many with some careful planning, smart shopping and creative cooking.

Get Recession-Ready: Use Your Leftovers

There are ways to tighten your belt in the kitchen. One way is to use up your leftovers. You can squeeze a lot more out of your food dollar by using up what is already in your refrigerator rather than leaving it to rot.

Quick and Easy Gourmet, Eco-Friendly Meals

Don't let no time mean no taste in your meals. These budget- and planet-friendly meal ideas combine things you have in your pantry and can find at your local farmers' market in smart proportions so you can get a delicious, gourmet dinner on the table in no time.

Try a New Vegetable

A great way to add flavor and interest to your meals is to keep them new by trying weird or exotic ingredients. Use your local farmers' market as inspiration and try this series of quick and easy but delicious and exciting vegetable-inspired recipes.