#foodwastefriday

Food for Thought: Leftover food? Create something new!

Welcome to #FoodWasteFriday!

Each Friday we’ll share a recipe, movie and resource that relate to the topic of food waste, and invite you to share with us how you’re using them! Making a leftover meal? We want to see it! Watching one of the films we suggest? Let us know! Used a resource that we shared? We want to hear what you think about it! #FoodWasteFriday on social media to tell us how YOU know more, waste less and eat well.

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Ask an Expert

Sharon McDonald, MEd, RD, LDN, Penn State, Senior Extension Educator/Food Safety Specialist

Q: Once I cook meat, such as grilled chicken, how long will it keep in the refrigerator?

A: Cooked meat and all cooked leftovers should be

consumed in 3-4 days after preparation. If you don’t think you can do that then freeze before that time, label and date. When you are ready to use thaw under refrigeration and then reheat or use in soups or casseroles. You do want to do this within a day or two after thawing