Clean plates make happy chefs. But sometimes even the most enjoyable meals can yield leftovers. Freezing and reheating food can be economical — not to mention delicious! Here are some general rules of thumb when it comes to saving your leftovers.

Safety First!

• How long should you wait before refrigerating or freezing your food? No more than two hours.
• When storing food, use short, shallow containers. This will allow for faster cooling.
• Don’t keep refrigerated leftovers for more than two days. Labeling your containers with dates will help you keep track of this.

Turkey Time

• Frozen turkey can be kept for up to six months. Store turkey and stuffing separately.
• When reheating turkey, the oven should be set at a minimum of 325 degrees and the turkey should be at least 165 degrees. Do not reheat turkey more than once.
• Using gravy (try Knorr® Roasted Turkey Gravy) or barbecue sauce can add moisture to reheated turkey.

Additionally, here are five ways to put your Turkey Day leftovers to good use.

Turkey Couscous

Leftover Turkey Super Sandwiches

Pear & Walnut Salad With Tukey

BBQ Turkey Sandwiches

Leftover Turkey Wrapwich

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