Ice Box Review or what to do with leftover party food

So the fridge is full of leftover bits of this and that and your pantry is out of control. In an effort to get a march on your spring cleaning, or more importantly because things are falling out every time you open the fridge door, you decide to tackle the towers of Tupperware.

Once you have identified the things which are absolute science projects and thrown them out you are feeling quite noble. Perhaps its time for a coffee break or a beer or a nice glass of wine. That's ok, time is needed to contemplate part two of this endeavor: what on earth to do with the stuff that's still safe to eat.

And here is the answer: the beloved casserole.

The options are myriad and yummy . For example say you have some leftover tortilla chips, some cheese, some bean dip and some leftover mac and cheese and possibly some leftover salsa. Line a casserole dish with tortilla chips, cover the chips with some shredded cheese, mix the mac and cheese with the bean dip , the salsa and if you have a tomato or a bit of green veggie like kale, broccoli or spinach dice it up and mix it in. Put this mixture in the casserole , cover with a bit of cheese more chips and another bit of cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15- 20 minutes or as long as it takes for all the layers of cheese to melt and the contents to be hot all the way through.

Rice , cheese , and veggies is another good way to go. You could also use a shredded green in place of the tortilla chips. Everything tastes better with cheese whether it is animal based dairy cheese or vegan. A little avocado or guacamole in place of cheese can also be quite yummy if not quite so melty ,shorten the bake time a bit if you go this route.

Taste, experiment, enjoy! Just remember if you can't recollect when you opened the jar of salsa lurking in the corner of the fridge and you can't find an expiration date, please err on the side of caution and toss it. Food poisoning is just not fun for the whole family.