Re: How long do you keep leftovers?

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

Doesn't Rachel Ray make dishes on Sunday and keep them until Friday?

Is there a difference in fresh made and leftovers? The only thing I can think of is using a utensil in the food to dip it out. I'm guilt of breaking the two day rule also.

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

I keep leftovers for a week, then freeze or throw out- I've done this for many years and no problem- Two days is wasteful IMO.

santorini · ‎03-09-2010

2 days max for me too. If I have a large batch of something, I can tell how much I will use, so I freeze the other part at least by the second day. This is why I like to volunteer to bring dishes a lot. I can eat my own food knowing it's fresh. No telling what other people (my own family) might think is okay to serve (way past its "expiration point"). ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

buddylou · ‎03-10-2010

3 days at the most! Even milk is thrown out after 3 days! I am a fanatic after being food poisoned once on left overs! It was the sickest I have ever been!

rudy · ‎03-09-2010

Unless they are frozen, two days in the fridge.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

I keep leftovers until they're gone.

I hate to cook so I cook only on Sunday. I fix enough of the entrée to last through at least Thursday. If any is left on Thursday goes into single serve containers and is frozen. I currently have about 34 single serve containers in the freezer. I cooked 3 big crock pots a couple of weeks ago....two soups and one entree that includes chicken. They're great to take to work and microwave for lunch or I have an easy meal anytime I want.

Snicks1 · ‎07-28-2012

Just till I can remember to throw them out.

"To each their own, in all things".

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

In our house it depends on what it is. BBQ, vegetable soup or chili stay until they're gone, which is usually 5-7 days. Spaghetti stays 5 days. Cole slaw goes after 3 days. Brown beans stay 3 days. Many of our leftovers are thrown to the chickens, while others get bagged with the trash that goes out on Friday. I do not like to waste food, but have never adhered to the 48 hour rule.