“‘I know a lot of people who just dump their leftovers out. They let things rot in their refrigerator. That is not just wasted food. It is also a waste of your time and energy.’”

“‘You really can use leftovers for anything. You can turn them into a casserole, put them inside crepes, make them into croquettes or fritters or toss them into a pie shell. I think of leftovers as the ultimate fast food. They’re already cooked, so all you do is turn them into something different. The best part is the family is none the wiser.’”

Elise Cooke has some great ideas! See the article’s sidebars for the recipes she mentions.

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