Promptly refrigerate and store all leftovers in small, shallow containers. Reheat thoroughly to 165 F to be sure reheated food is hot and steaming. When serving salads, dips, or other foods to be served cold, be sure to refrigerate immediately after preparing. If they are part of a buffet service, place cold foods in bowls of ice to keep them 40 F or colder. Return to the refrigerator within two hours of serving, or throw out leftovers.
Boiled eggs are like any other perishable food.
They need to be refrigerated after preparing and should not be kept at room temperature at any time for more than two hours. Keep them for up to five days after preparing. Garlic in oil mixtures are a favorite homemade holiday gift. Keep in mind that this is a risky food. These mixtures should be refrigerated as soon as they are prepared.