Jim Elbrecht wrote:
>
> I *love* leftovers. To me, cooking a roast [or a turkey-- or even
> chicken parts, sometimes] is just the beginning.
>
> Meatloaf- the leftovers are better than the original.
> most beef- sandwiches, hot & cold
> chicken- salads- casseroles. . .
> turkey-- where to begin? I usually get 6 meals out it.[not counting
> the soups]
>
> For Christmas, there were 4 of us.

I agree with you about leftovers, Jim. Many times, I have Christmas dinner
alone but I'll still cook a large turkey with all the extras. More for me.
And you don't have to eat it all day after day. Most large meals will freeze
well in portions to eat later on or turn into other meals, other recipes.

Now that my daughter has grown up, moved away and got married (with
children), I don't cook every single night like I used to. It's just me now
so no need (or time) to cook single person meals every night.

I do eat a lot of quicky, not really cooking, meals now but when I do cook,
it's usually on weekends and I'll cook giant batches of whatever I like.
I'll enjoy leftovers (of the same meal) for a couple of days but I freeze
the rest.

Gary