This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in October 2018 shows a roast turkey in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “ATB Holiday Entertaining.” (Daniel J. van Ackere/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in October 2018 shows a roast turkey in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “ATB Holiday Entertaining.” (Daniel J. van Ackere/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Learning for Life: Déjà Vu or Déjà Food?

Sunday, November 25, 2018 1:03am
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Déjà Vu or Déjà Food?

Let’s face it, leftover foods get a bad rap. What if those leftovers were reimagined and turned into something different; would they be more appealing? When last night’s roast chicken becomes tonight’s fajitas, it seems like a delicious new meal. Here are some tips for reinventing leftovers:

• Slice or chop a small quantity of meat to make it stretch further.

• Add veggies and grains that are different than what was served with the previous meal.

• Can the leftovers be turned into a soup, stew, stir-fry or casserole?

• Make a large salad and top it with leftover chicken, fish, or other protein.

• Use leftovers to stuff hot baked potatoes; top with grated cheese for an instant crowd-pleaser.

• Making a casserole? Double the recipe and freeze one to bake and serve later.

Visit us online at www. http://uaf.edu/ces/districts/kenai/, call us at 907-262-5824, or stop by our office at 43691 K-Beach Rd, Suite A, for a handout on using leftovers creatively.

Submitted by Amorette Payment, UAF Cooperative Extension Service, Nutrition Educator, Kenai Peninsula District.

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