On 1/8/2013 11:39 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message

>> My family did cook enormous cuts of meat at holiday time as there were
>> 20 or more at table. I cook large turkey and ham because there are
>> really bargain prices for those meats at holiday and I can make many
>> things from the leftovers. It's a frugal issue.
>
> So, do you do the same thing during the year too?

I do. For example - sometimes I'll roast two chickens at the same time.
We'll have chicken for dinner that evening, but I'll
strip/slice/dismember both chickens, and package up the meat to be used
for various other meals. The bones, skin, and scraps are used to make
stock, which I reduce and package for future use. It's more economical,
and saves time, too. 'Leftover' to me, indicates misjudging quantity -
what I do, is 'cook ahead' (on purpose!) for future meals.