Now that the big meal is over, it’s easy to give in to temptation. But don’t order that pizza just yet. Though your fridge is full of scraps, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with turkey sandwiches or microwaved mashed potatoes. In this slideshow, explore some of history’s most sustainable post-holiday meals, comprised mainly from repurposed leftovers. These simple dishes have been crowd-pleasers since long before someone thought cranberry sauce in a can was a good idea.
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