Thanksgiving leftovers

After a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, what do you do with all the leftovers? To keep your Thanksgiving leftovers fresher longer, you’ve first got to ensure that they’re being kept in a safe storage environment. Most Thanksgiving leftovers will stay fresh and tasty for at least a few days in the refrigerator.

Some general tips:

•     Refrigerate leftover Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, gravy and other cooked side dishes within two hours of serving. It’s okay to place warm, never hot, food in the refrigerator. •     Carve leftover turkey meat off the bones before refrigerating. Place the leftover turkey and stuffing in separate containers. Save the bones to make an awesome turkey soup. •     Divide leftover turkey and other cooked dishes into smaller portions and refrigerate or freeze in covered shallow containers for quicker cooling.