Quick Answers
- Refrigerator: 3–4 days for most home-cooked leftovers.
- Freezer: typically 2–3 months for best quality; foods remain safe at 0°F (-18°C).
- Reheat to steaming hot throughout; avoid the 40–140°F (4–60°C) danger zone.
Tips
- Cool quickly in shallow containers.
- Label with date; use first-in, first-out.