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Heinz Unveils New Ketchup Packets

Submitted on Feb 12, 2010

Dip or squeeze. Innovative plastic ketchup packets are easy to open.

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[Video Feature] Holiday Leftover Tip: Divide Your Meals and Freeze Separately

Submitted on Nov 30, 2009

Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg gives us great tips on how to make the most of our holiday leftovers: by dividing meals into small portions and freezing separately.

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[Video Feature] Wrapping Your Holiday Leftovers

Submitted on Nov 30, 2009

Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg reminds us to wrap holiday leftovers tightly for freezing or refrigeration to conserve space, retain freshness, and prevent freezer burn.

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[Video Feature] How Quickly Should You Store Holiday Leftovers?

Submitted on Nov 30, 2009

Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg tells us that to lock-in the most freshness in our leftovers, to freeze or refrigerate them within two hours of cooking.

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[Video Feature] Holly Clegg Demonstrates the Best Ways to Package Holiday Leftovers for Freezing

Submitted on Nov 30, 2009

Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg shares her tips on how to package leftovers for freezing to get the most out of your holiday meals.

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[Video Feature] What Kind of Container Should You Use for Holiday Leftovers? Holly Clegg Has Answers!

Submitted on Nov 30, 2009

Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg tells us that for best results, we should store holiday leftovers in packaging less than two inches deep, for quick, thorough freezing.

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Top Ten Tips on Packaging Your Leftovers

Submitted on Nov 9, 2009

According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 99 percent of all holiday meals generate leftovers. Wrapping food properly in air-tight plastic containers can extend the life of your favorite holiday dishes. Follow these simple food packaging and storage tips to make the most of your holiday leftovers. • To prolong freshness, contain and stor [...]

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Chicken Tortilla and Taco Soups from Holly Clegg — A Great Way to Spice Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

Submitted on Nov 9, 2009

Chicken Tortilla Soup Try this short-cut version of one of our favorites—pick up rotisserie chicken for time saver. Serve with tortilla strips, chopped avocado, and shredded reduced fat Mexican blend cheese, if desired. Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch slices 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic [...]

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Quick Lasagna from Holly Clegg — A Safe-Food Option For Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Submitted on Nov 3, 2009

Ever wondered what you’ll do with all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey? With the proper plastic storage, you can keep the turkey fresh and safe to eat for quite a while. Holly Clegg, author of Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC™ FREEZER FRIENDLY MEALS, offers the recipe below to help you make the most of your holiday cooking. Quick Lasagna T [...]

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Kitchen Savvy Do’s for Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Submitted on Nov 3, 2009

Plastic packaging can help you keep leftovers fresh and delicious. Find out how.

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