The Story of Leftovers, Thanksgiving Style
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First we stuffed the bird, then we stuffed ourselves. It’s inevitable that we’ll be eating turkey sandwiches for the next week. I don’t know about you, but I actually like a nice fresh turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving.
If that sounds like a fate worse than death, here are a few ideas. If you aren’t feeling creative, or you just don’t like to cook, the easiest option is to package meal-sized servings of turkey, stuffing or potatoes and gravy in Tupperware, then stick it in the freezer. Pull it out the day before you’re planning on eating it, and just nuke it. Instant easy meal after a long day of holiday shopping. I like some of the other options a little better. Turkey Pot Pie, Turkey Chili, Turkey Soup, Turkey Salad, Turkey Stir Fry, Turkey Tacos, Turkey Fajitas, Turkey Croquettes, Turkey Hash, or just have the old stand by…Hot Turkey Sandwiches. You could even use it for breakfast by adding it to the filling for you Sunday morning omlet.
Keep in mind that the turkey isn’t the only thing you can get creative with. You can use the potatoes or the stuffing as a topping for your pot pie. The veggies can go into a pot of soup. Even the cranberries can be transformed. Mix them into a container of cool whip, spoon them into a dessert dish and top with crushed graham crackers or chopped walnuts. Top some non-fat vanilla yogurt with a spoonful of cranberries and sprinkle with granola for a healthy breakfast or snack.
(If you have any pie left, your best bet is to eat it or freeze it.)
If you like some of these ideas, but don’t want to spend another day cooking until next Thanksgiving, give me a call. We can schedule a cook date and whip up something delicious with your leftovers.