Frugal Gluten Free Dinner #3
This is part of a series of gluten free menus for dinners costing under $4 per person. I hate throwing away food, so I’m practicing leftovers management. About twice weekly, I actually look in the refrigerator (I know, what a concept) to see what leftovers are still there. Then I move them into the freezer. And no, my freezer is not overflowing with leftovers! I keep a container in the freezer labeled “Chili Fixin’s”, and most leftovers go into the bag. Well, not everything, of course, but most things. Also, small amounts of leftovers that wouldn’t ordinarily be saved, like a few bites of this or that, go into the freezer container. About once per month, I make chili with all the leftovers. It is NOT yucky! It is surprisingly good. I start by defrosting the container of leftovers, either in the microwave if I’m in a hurry, or in a sink full of COLD water. Don’t use hot water to defrost frozen food – it isn’t good food safety. I usually buy canned beans when they’re on sale ...