Let’s face it, eating is a Holiday hazard. There are just too many temptations, and by the time the Holiday’s are done, you don’t care if you never see another turkey again. But there’s probably no time of the year when more food goes to waste. Yet, just a little forethought can turn some of those leftovers into tasty dishes.

For a start, you can freeze some of that cooked turkey. Slice it when you’re serving and refrigerate as quickly as possible. Then use freezer paper of aluminum foil to wrap small portions – no more than an inch or two thick. They’ll keep for up to a month.

Next, the veggies. Give jaded palates a post-Holiday treat with a mixed vegetable curry. Dice the vegetables and prepare some fresh Basmati rice. While it’s cooking, pour a little oil in a skillet and stir fry your vegetables so they’re piping hot; add a couple of tablespoons of curry paste. When this has melted, add a cup of coconut milk (more if you have a lot of vegetables) and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Serve over the rice.

When re-heating leftover food, make sure the cooked temperature reaches 175 degrees. For more information on safe storage and use of leftovers, visit the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service at http://tinyurl.com/usda-safe.