Recipes That Get Creative with That Blasted Leftover Holiday Turkey
By: Gail Leino
Just so that we are all on the same page, lets us collectively agree that the holiday turkey is wonderful on its first and second time around on the menu but, as time wears on and you have run out of recipes to deal with the leftovers, the idea of feeding the neighbors cat becomes more and more appealing. Running into this issue holiday upon holiday, it is apparent that the average American chef needs to consolidate ideas for those tired of leftovers. Soups, sandwiches, and casserole ideas can be found in many different sources.
The wisest cook you will ever meet is your grandmother or any elderly person that has years upon years of experience in dealing with the leftover fiasco. Not to mention that they have already rustled and discarded all of the not so great recipes, saving you time and waste. So, if you haven’t already, tap into this wealth of information.
Another opportunity for the discouraged chef is to get creative… lets be honest and admit that we don’t always try to think outside of the turkey pan. Turkey sandwiches can be made better through some added sub garnishing such as lettuce tomatoes, pickles, spicy mustard, or peppers. Likewise, the bread we use for the sandwich will make a difference to our taste buds as well.
If you are simply turkey-sandwiched out, try a casserole. Any familiar casserole that you put beef or tuna or chicken into will usually taste just fine with turkey as well. One consideration might be to replace other types of broth with chicken or, if you have it, turkey broth to allow for a consistency in taste with the meat you are using.
The favorite soups, such as chicken dumpling, chicken noodle and yes, even vegetable beef, can easily be converted and taste lovely as turkey based recipes. Two very popular choices still remain, you can freeze the leftovers to keep them for a not so turkey-tired day or better yet, send some home with your guests. Anyway you decide to go with your decisions with these tips in mind are sure to get rid of your turkey leftover blues.
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