If it's Thanksgiving (and it is), it's time for turkey

CHENEY — Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals.

It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably — and comfortably — consume.

Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash.

Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use:

Wrap it up promptly — Even though you may want to sit around and chat with guests when the meal is finished, leaving food out at room temperature for too long can create a breeding ground...