PUBLICATION W1330A

Making the Most of Your Holiday Leftovers

Publish Date: August 21 2025 |  Language: English

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Summary

Your holiday meal was a success, but now you have food left over. Many Americans find it hard to know what to do with holiday leftovers, especially when it comes to reusing them in new recipes and knowing how long to keep them safely. If managed properly, leftovers from a holiday meal can be reused easily and quickly for budget-friendly and safe meals.