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When storing meat and poultry in the fridge, cooked and raw meats should be kept separate. Any leftovers should be cooled down within two hours, refrigerated and consumed within two days. The NHS says food that needs to be kept in the fridge requires this to help slow down the growth of germs and be safe to eat. Many supermarkets have started to remove best-before dates in a bid to prevent food waste. Even if an item of food looks – or smells – fine, it can contain bugs that will make you ill, should you eat it, so judge carefully.īest-before dates are more about qualit, and simply suggest the food is not at its best after the given date, but may still be safely eaten. Use-by dates relate to food safety and, as advised on the NHS website, means that food eaten after this particular date can be harmful to the consumer. For food that has remained unopened during the festive period, you need to check the use-by date and the best-before dates – and know the difference between the two.

If you're stuck for what to do with your leftover Christmas dinner, we've got some recipe inspiration for you below – as well as details on how long those dishes can safely last you during the remainder of the holidays.įirst things first, you need to know the expiration dates of your food and how to store the items correctly. The festive period is one of the worst for waste, so now is a good time to make the most of everything you have. Around a third of all food produced globally is discarded, wasting money and resources at a time when millions of people struggle to afford a meal. A Christmas pudding can last months, but meat goes off quickly, and food waste is a huge problem. While the possibilities are endless, your food's lifespan isn't. A personal favourite is a stilton and ham 'carbonara' which, though it might offend a whole nation, is thrifty and delicious. Roast potatoes can be squashed into a bubble and squeak. It could be a turkey pie, into which carrots or cabbage may be added, to be served with cranberry sauce. Thankfully, there are countless ways to use up your cooked turkey, ham, potatoes, veg, cheese or desserts. One of the best things about Christmas lunch is the prospect of leftovers the next day – and the day after that. and the day after that.