Cooks on a budget can do more than rethink what they buy for dinner — they can think about using their kitchen more, and using it more wisely when they do. Here's how.

We drilled the experts to find out the best, safest and easiest ways to store our food. Understand the rules: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for three or four days, ...

Store your leftovers in small portions in shallow containers or reuseable bags or with food wrap. How to store every kind of food Here's how to organize each kind of food so you can enjoy your ...

More information on preparing and storing food in a way that will help it last can be found here. Sarah D. Young Reporter and Editor. Sarah has been writing and editing for ConsumerAffairs since 2015.