National Leftovers Day

Repurposing remnants into delightful dishes not only reduces waste but transforms every meal into an environmental stewardship. National Leftovers Day brings attention back to the benefits that come from being intentional about eating those leftovers.

How to Celebrate National Leftovers Day

Enjoy some yummy food and do something better for the environment too by celebrating National Leftovers Day! Check out some of these ideas to get started:

Get Creative with Leftovers

Sometimes finishing the leftovers can feel like a burden because it feels like the same thing over and over again – perhaps more like Groundhog Day! But, having leftovers in the fridge can be a nice way to avoid having to cook a full meal while enjoying something a little different than the day before.

For instance, those who cooked a turkey for Christmas might find it delightful to make turkey pot pies or use the turkey breast on a salad. With ham, it can be delicious to put those leftovers into a bean soup or in scalloped potatoes. And even leftover mashed potatoes can be turned into potato pancakes or a delicious shepherd’s pie. The sky’s the limit when it comes to celebrating National Leftovers Day!