Happy Thanksgiving! Got Leftovers???

A Dad, Chef, Freeper ^ | Nov 28 2002 | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

God Bless America!
Only in a great country like ours can we enjoy the blessings of freedom, prosperity, abundance, and still have leftovers... LOL
If your home is anything like ours, can you eat all day, and into the night, leave a tidy some of food, (like that G'dawful gooey cranberry stuff) and still have more food than what you had before you started. Look at your refrigerator, is it any room left... well is there??? LOL
Here are some suggestions for that Turkey and trimmings that are still around!.....

[speekinout]

That's dry sherry, of course.

[carlo3b]

...burp..excuse moi...LOL

Double Your Pleasure Turkey Club Sandwiches

• 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, HOTchacha
• 2 teaspoons honey mustard, regular is OK, if you have no class
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3/4 pound thinly sliced ham, yes the left-over ham is just great
• 12 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 3/4 pound thin-as-you-can slice, turkey
• 8 slices tomato
• 4 slices bacon
• 16 pitted ripe olive, no not 17, only 16..LOL
• 16 pimiento-stuffed olives

1) Combine sour cream, horseradish, honey, mustard, garlic salt, and white pepper; stir well.
2) Place 3 ounces of ham on each of 4 slices of bread. Top each with 1 teaspoon sauce, 1 slice cheese, a lettuce leaf, and another slice of bread.
3) Place 3 ounces of turkey on each slice, and add 1 teaspoon sauce, lettuce leaf, 2 slices tomato, and 1 slice bacon. Top with remaining slices of bread.
*Now for the wimpy stuff, Definitely not a guy thingy... LOL Skewer a ripe olive and pimiento stuffed olive on each of 16 wooden picks. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles, and secure each quarter with a pick.
 

[carlo3b]

GREAT RECIPE!!! Thanks...More?...LOL

[shiva]

I love cooking with sherry, white or red wine. Why sometimes I even put in the food.

[JLO]

Hey, I'm with you - my cooking adivce is pretty slim. But I do make a pretty good turkey noodle soup. First of all debone the turkey carcass, and just keep the good meat, and no skin! or fat. Then break up the carcass bones so you get a good broth when you boil them in some water in a big pot.

After you've leached the bones, take the bones out. After sauteeing them in a separate frypan in some oil or butter, add some carrots, onions, celery. Add to broth and simmer 5 or 7 minnues. Add egg noodles. Boil on high heat until noodles are done. Add back in the nice chucks of turkey (and parsley). Don't do like I did the first time - boil the turkey pieces - they totally fall apart!)

However, this year, I'm throwing the whole darn carcass out into the woods. Figure it'll give the mice some calcium, ha!

[habs4ever]

The tetrazinni and wild rice casseroles both look delish.Why do you add breadcrumbs to the casserole, when you have the starch in the roux and the rice?

[PJ-Comix]

I'm feeding all the dark meat to my cat.

[Fracas]

I didn't want to fix the run of the mill turkey sandwich, so I put this together. I suggest making a few extra if you're serving them to a crowd - they go fast!

Don’t be put off by the length of the recipe…it only LOOKS complicated.

Fancy Turkey Sandwiches

To serve 2 people.

Two small submarine/hoagie buns (I buy them from Jersey Mike’s or Subway), split in half.
6 generous slices turkey
6 slices bacon, cooked till not quite crisp
6 slices best quality Swiss cheese
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Minced garlic
Thousand Island Dressing (the type from the refrigerated section in the supermarket)
Olive oil

Use a large cast iron skillet if available. Put a few tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of the skillet and tip until the bottom is coated, then add maybe another tablespoon. Turn heat on medium high. Saute the garlic in olive oil. Turn the heat to medium.

Place 2 bread halves (cut side down) in the bottom of the skillet. Move them around a little to distribute the olive oil and garlic evenly. When warm and slightly toasty, remove from skillet – slide skillet to an off burner to cool slightly. Assemble the sandwich …. Then start over again with olive oil and garlic and 2 more buns.

Place the sautéed buns on a large cookie sheet, cut side up. For each sandwich, use 3 slices of turkey, top with 3 slices of Swiss cheese. If you prefer, put the sandwiches under the broiler to melt cheese. After cheese is melted, remove from oven, top with 3 slices of bacon, shredded lettuce and cover entire sandwich with Thousand Island dressing (be generous). Top with other half of toasted bun.

Serve with cranberry sauce.

[PennsylvaniaMom]

Thanks for the recipes...I don't have a whole lot of leftovers (19 year old son home from college:)) but I will add these to my collection. Here is my contribution: TURKEY DEVONSHIRE 1 package plain English muffins Leftover turkey (enough for 6 sandwiches) 12 strips (cooked til crispy) bacon 1 large firm tomato (6 slices) 8 oz pack fresh mushroom (sliced) Broccoli (approx. 1/2 head) separated into floret, and steamed Cheese sauce: 16 oz package sharp shredded cheddar 1 cup milk, 1/2 stick butter (or margarine) 1/4 cup flour (Velveeta mixed w/milk, and microwaved also works well)

In saucepan melt butter/margarine. Whisk in milk, heat til almost boil...remove from heat and whisk in cheese.

On oven proof dinner plates, arange two halves of English muffin, layer w/turkey, mushrooms, tomato slice, add crisped bacon last. Spoon cheese sauce over the open face sandwich (make sure some is spooned around muffin on plate as well). Place plates in oven for about 25 to 30 minutes (at 350). Carefully remove and place plate on another plate (used as a charger). Enjoy!

Its cheap yet elegant!

[InvisibleChurch]

Frigidaire Turkey - Ingredients include 1 refrigerator (any brand) and 1 turkey ... approach refrigerator anytime after 9pm, open door, insert hand into leftover turkey platter, grab piece, eat by the light of the refrigerator. Repeat as often as necessary. Ham may be substituted for turkey.

[TLBSHOW]

I was the Master Gobbler!

LOL

[Trajan88]

All the bones are in a pot and being stewed right now to make turkey soup (that will be gobbled up Saturday). Yum!

Trajan88; TAMU Class of '88; Law Hall (may it R.I.P.) Ramp 9 Mule; f.u.p.; Texas aTm Aggies... beat the HELL outta t.u. tomorrow1

[luv2ndamend]

W HAS THE TURKEY!.......NO....TOO TOUGH AND GREASY.

[speekinout]

GREAT RECIPE!!!

Thanks. It's hard to save enough left-over turkey to make another casserole, but this is the one that I make sure to get.

I used to have one called Turkey Divan, where you blended the soup, cheese and sherry and poured it over broccoli topped with turkey slices and baked til hot. But it's been years since I had enough left-over turkey for two different casseroles. Don't know if that's a conspiracy or happenstance :-)

[SunnyUsa]

[jellybean]

I'm Drinking From My Saucer

I've never made a fortune,
and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much,
I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loving ones all around me,
and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
and the sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe,
about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,
to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

[Notforprophet]

Notforprophet's Insane Turkey Enchilada Casserole

2 T Butter

1/2 lb. Cooked Turkey, Shredded

1/2 small onion, diced

6 - 8 Jalapeno chiles, diced (deveined and deseeded)

2 habanero chiles, diced (deveined and deseeded)

1/2 cup Half and Half Salt, to taste

Coarse ground black pepper, to taste

1/4 t garlic salt

lg pinch oregano

1/2 t paprika

3 cups Jack cheese, shredded

12 - 20 Corn tortillas, quartered

2/3 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives (for garnish)

In a skillet, melt butter and briefly saute turkey. Add onion and diced chiles, cook for a few minutes. Cover and set aside.

In a saucepan, heat Half and Half, stir in seasonings, bring to a slow boil. Add turkey and chiles mixture, blend thoroughly, cover and simmer for a few minutes.

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 2 Qt casserole dish and line with corn tortilla quarters. Add a portion of the turkey mixture, sprinkle with Jack cheese. Lay down another layer of corn tortilla quarters, repeat this process until all the turkey mixture has been used up. Put a final layer of tortillas quarters on top, sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes. Garnish with olives, return to over for 5 more minutes. Serve warm.

[carlo3b]

Why do you add breadcrumbs to the casserole, when you have the starch in the roux and the rice?

You won't believe this........I add breadcrumbs because my great aunt did it that way, and she taught me how to prepare this dish...LOL
Which reminds me of a story..Ha!   My grandmother and my great aunts always removed the wings from a stewing chicken before they put it in the soup pot. I asked them why, and they told me that was the way their grandma, my great grandmother, did it and she taught them how to cook!   Fortunately my great grandmother was still around and fiesty as heck, the women in my family lived ripe old ages many into the 100+, I digress, I asked her why she did it. She took me to the cupboard and took out her stewing pot, and it was tall and narrow, sooooooo she had to remove the wings to comfortablely stir the soup as it cooked...LOLOLOL  My family and I really follow orders...Bwhahahahahahah...wait...HUH?

Caribbean Dayo Turkey Salad

• 3/4 cup wild rice
• 1-1/2 cups converted white rice
• 1 cup sweetened flake coconut
• 1 large sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large sweet green pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 papayas, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 pound sliced smoked turkey, cut into matchstick strips
• 1-3/4 cups Orange Dressing*

1) Add water to wild rice in a saucepan to cover by 2 inches.
2) Simmer, covered, 35 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender and starts to split open. Drain; cool under cold tap water. Drain.
3) Meanwhile, cook white rice according to package directions. Drain; cool under cold tap water. Drain.
4) As rice is cooking, heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread coconut evenly in a baking pan.
5) Bake in heated 375 degree F. oven 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool.
6) Combine wild rice, white rice, coconut, sweet peppers, onion, parsley, papayas and turkey in a large bowl.
7) Add dressing; mix well.
Yield: 10 servings

*Orange Dressing.  Whisk together 1-1/2 cups fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar,
1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.

[xJones]

That is a wonderful recipe, I'll try it, but you ought to warn people about habaneros, the poor man's chemotherapy. Those lil' darlings act as a neutron bomb to your inward-most parts. Your giblets will make their own gravy. :D

[carlo3b]

I'm feeding all the dark meat to my cat.

Screw The Cat TurkeyJerky

• 1/2 cup soy sauce (can use light soy sauce)
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 2 pounds cooked turkey dark meat, sliced paper thin

1) Mix marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
2) Dip meat slices into marinade.
3) Place dipped meat in layers in a bowl or dish.
4) Pour remaining marinade sauce over meat. Cover tightly and let marinate in refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.
5) Rotate layers of meat occasionally.
6) Place in dehydrator until dry.
While meat is drying, blot excess oil with paper towel.
Feed the cat the leftover, leftovers!...LOLOL