😋🍲🍗~A Few Words From Susan~😋🍲🍗 Leftovers are like money in the bank...so be sure to "spend" them wisely. I generally start with reheating leftovers to enjoy the meal one last time, then move on to turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sandwiches on
whole wheat bread, but what to do when your leftovers are "unbalanced" and you have a surplus of mashed potatoes, yams, gravy, or cranberry sauce? Today's newsletter will help you squeeze every last delicious moment out of your Thanksgiving meal - keep these tips in mind as you pack up the leftovers after dinner this Thursday. This week's video is a favorite of my granddaughter. I'm not sure why, but she likes watching it over and over again! It demonstrates turning Thanksgiving dinner rolls into breadcrumbs... which we need
for Christmas meatballs. I've included a few of my recipes to help you use up gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. This
week's discount is 20% off the Cestari Easy Pod, which is great for reheating leftovers Happy Thanksgiving to you and
yours! Thankfully, Susan
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Trivia QuestionHow long can properly stored cooked turkey safely be kept in the refrigerator? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls? Turn them into breadcrumbs for Christmas Meatballs following the tips in this short video. After the bread has been crumbed, they can be dried and stored at room temperature, or frozen to be used later as "fresh"
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Tip of the Week: Mashed Potato Pancakes Don't let those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste!Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into crispy and savory potato pancakes.
Simply mix in some leftover turkey and cranberry sauce,
shape them into patties, and pan-fry in butter until golden and crispy on each side.
Serve with a dollop of sour
cream or gravy for a delightful post-Thanksgiving brunch or snack.
These potato pancakes are a tasty, creative, and resourceful way to enjoy every last bite of your holiday feast! |
Simple Leftover Cranberry Sauce BreadIngredients
1 1/2 cups cranberry sauce, divided into 1 cup and 1/2 cup portions
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x5” loaf pan, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the cranberry sauce, oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
Blend in the flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly combined, but do not over mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Spoon the remaining 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce on top with a
tablespoon.
Bake 45- 50 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Enjoy!
Turkey gravy usually has a distinctive flavor, so unlike beef or chicken gravy which can be added to soups, stews, and various sauces with ease, turkey gravy is best used with, well...turkey. My favorite way of doing this is with a pot pie. You'll need about 2 cups of gravy, 2 cups of turkey (leftover or you can purchase a pound from the deli counter - ask them to slice it 1/2 inch thick, then cut it
into cubes when you get home), a package of frozen mixed vegetables, and a refrigerated pie crust. Place the bottom crust in a 9 inch pie plate. Combine the gravy, thawed vegetables, and turkey in a bowl, and spoon the mixture into the crust. I like to
add a pinch of rosemary and cardamon into the mixture, but any herbs you like (or none at all) would be fine. Top with the remaining crust, seal the edges, and brush the top with an egg
wash, if desired. Cut a few slits in the top with a sharp paring knife and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until the crust is warm and the insides are bubbling. |
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Reader's Tips for Thanksgiving Leftovers
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Liam from Modesto, California, mentions, "I make a hearty turkey and stuffing hash by sautéing them together with onions and a bit of gravy. Top it with a fried egg for a delicious breakfast." Sophia from Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma, suggests, "Shred leftover turkey for enchiladas. Add some spices, roll them in tortillas, and top with salsa and cheese for a quick dinner." James from Casa Grande, Arizona, shares, "I blend leftover cranberry sauce with balsamic vinegar for a unique salad dressing. It’s a fresh twist after all the heavy holiday meals." Isabella from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, remarks, "Layer stuffing, turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes in a casserole dish and bake it for an easy one-pan meal that tastes just as good as the original dinner." Mary from Enid, Oklahoma, recommends, "Combine leftover green beans and turkey with pasta in a creamy garlic sauce. It’s a simple yet satisfying
meal for busy evenings." |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Leftover turkey should be frozen
if it won't be used within 3 to 4 days.
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