The Leftover Upgrade

Nadia Wren

A container of last night's dinner sitting in the fridge does not have to mean a sad reheat at the microwave. This is how to plan for the second day from the very start: which foods actually improve overnight as flavors settle in, the additions that turn plain leftovers into a new meal, safe storage windows that protect both taste and health, and small techniques that beat the original plate. Practical, patient, and glad to make the most of what is already cooked.