What leftovers are OK to eat?

[sasha]

Probably someone has asked this before, I know cold chicken is out, but when I make tea I often make more and we have the rest for lunch the next day, or I freeze it. I made a vegetarian korma the other day, and also a tuna pilaf (froze the pilaf). Are these OK to reheat and eat? I really don't like sandwiches and I don't want to have to buy soups or anything everyday...

tia

Bec

[Angel]

Should be fine I think as long as they're stored properly and you heat them until they're really hot.

[*Efjay*]

I think as a rule if its in the fridge it should be eaten within 24 hours. But frozen you should be ok I would think.

[Tobily]

Anything is fine, even chicken as long as it's stored correctly and reheated until it's steaming hot.
Heat kills listeria bacteria which is the main danger.

[sasha]

Cool, thanks for the advice! Saves us money as well if we can eat leftovers

[*TamaraP*]

Have a thermo handy on you... anything over 60degrees is good!!

[MantaRay]

With the 24 hour thing - I think the rule is that if it's been in the fridge longer than 24 hours don't eat it raw. I think you get a bit longer for anything cooked. But definitely heat kills listeria so reheat food really well.