Growth
Freeze an extra meal portion
Whenyou have more cooked food than you’ll eat
Cool an extra portion promptly in a shallow container. Seal in a freezer-safe container, label the dish and date, and freeze for a future meal. Make it a portion you can actually use.
Start tiny
Label one empty freezer container.
SafetyChill within 2 hours. Thaw in the fridge or microwave; use microwave-thawed food immediately. Reheat leftovers to 74°C/165°F.
Evidence grade CPractitioner method or editorial idea
University of Illinois Extension. Cooking for One or Two. Read the source ↗ Single-portion freezing; safety: Health Canada. Food safety tips for leftovers. Read the source ↗
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