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Don't have a serving bowl for chips at your party? Simply create an opening on the front surface of the bag itself for easy access. To store leftover chips, use an airtight container, vacuum sealer, or freeze them in an airtight bag to keep them fresh and crunchy.
Actress Tiffani Thiessen shares her recipe for pull-apart pigs in a quilt, a fun twist on pigs in a blanket, in her new cookbook "Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers." The recipe features hot dogs, crescent rolls, and various dressings, and is perfect for game day or parties. Thiessen, known for her roles in shows like Saved By the Bell, is also an avid cook and has previously released a cookbook in 2018.
Leftover polenta can be transformed into a quick and easy gluten-free pizza crust. Polenta, made from cornmeal porridge, is a versatile ingredient that can be used to create a savory and texturally-interesting crust. Simply spread the polenta on a baking sheet, chill it in the fridge, par-bake, and add your favorite toppings. The crust doesn't hold up structurally for lifting by the slice, but it makes for a delicious fork-and-knife pizza experience. Experiment with different toppings to complement the corn flavor, and enjoy a cost-effective and fiber-rich alternative to traditional pizza crust.
Accredited practicing dietitian Kim Lindsay has identified four foods that are risky to reheat, including eggs, rice, spinach, and potatoes. Eggs can carry salmonella, rice can contain heat-resistant Bacillus cereus, spinach can increase cancer risk if not heated properly, and potatoes can lead to botulism if left at room temperature for too long. However, Lindsay says that fish, deli meat, milk, and chicken are safe to reheat if heated properly and stored correctly.
Dietitian Kirsten Jackson, who follows the Mediterranean diet, shared her go-to lunches with Insider, including vegetable soup, salad or sandwich with wholegrain bread, and leftovers from dinner. Jackson always chooses brown or wholegrain carbs and adds beans or pulses for a protein boost. She believes the Mediterranean diet is realistic and convenient, especially when short on time.