NPR June 27, 2026 β€’ 09:00

4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food) - NPR

By Emily Siner

4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food) - NPR

Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques β€” like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge β€” and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.

On a recent weeknight, I opened up my fridge and found an assortment of half-eaten or ignored food.
That included takeout that I didn't find appetizing enough to eat for lunch. A rotisserie chicken … [+8410 chars]

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