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Thanksgiving Leftovers Thread

momtochloe — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 10:31:28 GMT

Well the big day is over and you still have leftovers, especially turkey. I thought I would start a thread with the email blast I received this morning and folks could add their ideas too:

https://www.tablespoon.com/holidays-parties/thanksgiving/best-leftover-turkey-recipes?utm_source=Email_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TBSP_11_22_2018&vcode=AQAAAAEBAQEBAQEBAQEBAQEBAQEBwc91WB2U-wCDX-G0HEqxNhBvi77bKt2UPMke0t468KmRP3ZZPgTJOwSznL6AF-b7lSpl038eU7BdsEDZDeUN7A==

That Turkey Cranberry Pizza appetizer looks delicious!

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missy1 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:22:01 GMT

Disappointed, did not have much turkey left.

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Veridoc — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:35:06 GMT

My mother made a turkey rice soup that was to die for and I still make it now. Put the turkey bones in a soup pot and bring to a boil, then turn to simmer for about an hour. This is really important because the bones have a lot of flavor and it also helps to remove any leftover meat. Remove the bones and add rice (adjust the amount of rice to the amount of liquid) add leftover turkey meat and the secret ingredient is add leftover dressing. If you don't have any leftover get a box of Stove Top to substitute. The dressing is so important because it adds spices and flavor. Plus it will help thicken your soup. Cook until rice is done. You can add more liquid if you think it is too thick. My mother was a southern cook who didn't follow "a cup of this, a tsp. of that" it was always a handful of this and eyeball it so there is no "exact" anything. All I know is we always loved when she made it and my family now enjoys it. It's great on a cold afternoon or evening. Enjoy.

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Citrine1 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:28:14 GMT

@momtochloe Hello old friend!! Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving. My favorite thing to do with leftovers is make a sandwich -- turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and mayo on a roll or bread. Basic and, possibly, boring to some, but it is my all time favorite sandwich and I could eat one every day!

Thanks for sharing those ideas. It was a fun read! Plus it gave me the idea of adding cheese to my sandwich and heating it up!

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:37:59 GMT

Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman) has a good panini sandwich that she made with left overs. Sorry cant remember the name of that particular show. I do remember it was made with mustard, cheese slice, turkey, cranberry sauce and something else.

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:20:29 GMT

Mmm Mmm - cannot wait to do dinner all over again tonight!!! Our's was DE'LISH yesterday so I know it'll be as good tonight!

DH smoked the turkey breast on the grill w/apple chips marinating throughout the process. I fixed roasted carrots, made whole cran sauce w/a touch of allspice, trad dressing, of course mashed potatoes, turkey gravy.

DH also made a Martha dessert, similar to choc lava cakes, a beautiful ganache on top. He really knows his stuff!!!!

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denisemb — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:13:12 GMT

My favorite is After-Thanksgiving Turkey Soup from Taste of Home - a rich creamy turkey rice soup:

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/after-thanksgiving-turkey-soup/

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CLHS68 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:17:46 GMT

Turkey pot pie

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momtochloe — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:21:31 GMT

@Imaoldhippie I remember watching that show I think last week. Wow did it look good and reminded me that my sandwiches never look like that! I went searching for the recipe and found a nice link to that and other PW leftovers recipes:

https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/leftover-turkey-recipes/

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momtochloe — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:24:41 GMT

Hiya @Citrine1 yes I did have a nice day and I hope the same for you and yours. I made the mistake of breaking into a bag of chocolate drizzled popcorn from Aldi first thing in the morning so that pretty much tanked eating like an adult for the rest of the day but I just finished up the last of the turkey in a sandwich just now. Tomorrow my big Black Friday purchase is going to be $1.99 butter (woo-hoo!). Enjoy the rest of your weekend my friend!

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KatieB — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:47:53 GMT

@Veridoc wrote:
My mother made a turkey rice soup that was to die for and I still make it now. Put the turkey bones in a soup pot and bring to a boil, then turn to simmer for about an hour. This is really important because the bones have a lot of flavor and it also helps to remove any leftover meat. Remove the bones and add rice (adjust the amount of rice to the amount of liquid) add leftover turkey meat and the secret ingredient is add leftover dressing. If you don't have any leftover get a box of Stove Top to substitute. The dressing is so important because it adds spices and flavor. Plus it will help thicken your soup. Cook until rice is done. You can add more liquid if you think it is too thick. My mother was a southern cook who didn't follow "a cup of this, a tsp. of that" it was always a handful of this and eyeball it so there is no "exact" anything. All I know is we always loved when she made it and my family now enjoys it. It's great on a cold afternoon or evening. Enjoy.

@Veridoc I am saving this recipe right now and will make when most of turkey is gone. It sounds so good... My mother was like yours - she didn't measure anything. I just wish I had paid more attention to the way she made biscuits. They were the best... She made them everyday....

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:14:09 GMT

Turkey Noodle Stew:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 gallon chicken broth

16 oz frozen egg noodles

1 1/2 cups milk

1/3 cup flour

1 cup frozen peas

3 cups chopped, cooked turkey

Heat oil in big pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until slightly tender, stirring often. Stir in salt, pepper, and broth and bring to boil. Stir in frozen noodles and simmer until mostly tender (18 minutes according to back of noodle package).

Whisk milk and flour together until smooth. Whisk into soup and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in frozen peas and turkey meat until heated thoroughly.

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Coquille — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 01:37:44 GMT

@momtochloe Your posts are always great! I'm sure everyone appreciates them. Thanks!

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De Anna — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:19:40 GMT

I'm going to fix some turkey soup tomorrow. Family tradition. Can't wait. Yummy!!

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momtochloe — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 11:23:50 GMT

@Coquille wrote:
@momtochloe Your posts are always great! I'm sure everyone appreciates them. Thanks!

Oh @Coquille bless you my friend I am so glad to hear that, what a lovely way to start my Saturday and I hope you enjoy yours as well!

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Coquille — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 13:56:45 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@Coquille wrote:
@momtochloe Your posts are always great! I'm sure everyone appreciates them. Thanks!
Oh @Coquille bless you my friend I am so glad to hear that, what a lovely way to start my Saturday and I hope you enjoy yours as well!

@momtochloe BTW, I miss you on the monthly recipe thread. I haven't been on it either.🤔😉

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momtochloe — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:03:14 GMT

@Coquille wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:
@Coquille wrote:
@momtochloe Your posts are always great! I'm sure everyone appreciates them. Thanks!
Oh @Coquille bless you my friend I am so glad to hear that, what a lovely way to start my Saturday and I hope you enjoy yours as well!
@momtochloe BTW, I miss you on the monthly recipe thread. I haven't been on it either.🤔😉

Oh I know @Coquille and I feel bad about that but the fact is I really don't cook that much anymore besides basic recipes so I shut off a lot of the email blasts I used to subscribe to but that doesn't mean I should wander over there a few times a week. Thanks for reminding me and maybe I'll see you there too!

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Coquille — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:21:22 GMT

@momtochloe I'm glad that's the only reason. I as you, am not cooking that much anymore but I participated because of your posts. Not the same without you. Take care and I hope you and your family have a very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

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rrpell — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 16:35:39 GMT

Hi @momtochloe,

Great idea for a post! Thank you for starting it.

I always like to set aside some turkey for a couple of months from now. I'll cut it up into chunks and stick it in a baggie in the freezer.

Then, on some snowy day, I'll make it into "Dad's Leftover Turkey Pot Pie". It is a good recipe I found on "Allrecipes".

I might try making my leftover dressing into "stuffing waffles". I saw it done on tv and it looked interesting. This year, I tried the "Simple is Best" Stuffing Recipe (from the internet). For me, the name was accurate. Even though it was cooked outside the bird, it had lots of flavor.

This doesn't have anything to do with leftovers but I would like to share the results of something special I tried this year, dry brining my turkey. I had about a 15 pound bird and two days before cooking I rubbed a half a cup of kosher salt all over it and placed it in a plastic brining bag, in my fridge. Then, before baking, I patted it dry. So I didn't have to open my oven door and baste, I put softened butter inbetween the skin and meat. Since I was making my dressing outside of the bird, I stuffed it with apples, onions and lots of parsley.

I have to admit it took a lot of faith this process would turn out like people said it would turn out. However, it did! Neither the turkey or the gravy was salty and the breast was flavorful and not dry. It worked out so well that I will do it again the next time I make a turkey.

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novamc1 — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:38:01 GMT

Just saw an idea in a magazine---individual turkey pot pies, with dressing as the topping, instead of crust, and the filling made with leftover green beans, carrots and peas from the day before.

The recipe did suggest making crust to line the bottoms of small-size cast iron pans, but I'd try to do without that or use those little frozen phyllo pastry cups.

Also, I think these could be made in many other types of small-size vessels than just cast iron, such as au gratin dishes or oven-safe ceramic soup bowls.

I guess anyone who can make chicken pot pie can make the little turkey kind, too! LOL!!