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!.....

[carlo3b]

Pleaseeeeeeeeeee feel free to add your own favorite recipes to this thread,

.....you really owe it to your Freeper Friends!

[carlo3b]

You've Got To Be Kiddin Real Turkey Chili

• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 cans (15 1/2 oz each) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, crushed
• 1 cup red wine
• 3 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1) Place a 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat, sauté bell pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender crisp.
2) Add beans, tomatoes, wine, turkey, chili powder, cilantro, red pepper, oregano and salt. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heart to low and simmer mixture, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
3) Garnish with additional chopped onion and/or cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed Fritos OHMYGAWD
Makes 6 servings.
 
 
 

[carlo3b]

You Never Would Have Thought Of This Leftover Turkey Dinner

• 4 slices turkey breast, cooked
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

1) Brush turkey to taste with sesame oil and dredge in mixture of sesame seeds, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
2) In skillet, sauté slices in heated peanut oil until brown on both sides.
3) Remove to platter. Deglaze skillet with garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
4) Pour sauce over turkey... Yummmmmmmmmm, and it's easy, if you have the ingredients.... LOL
 
 
 
 

[ru4liberty]

Great! Everybody over to carlo's tomorrow for turkey chili! I'll bring the Fritos. :)

[carlo3b]

Haphasheredly Turkey

• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
• 1 cup turkey gravy
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste

1) Sauté vegetables in butter until soft and limp.
2) Add remaining ingredients and simmer until blended, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Thats it!!!
Remember, all hash is better if made the day before, and it freezes well.
Serves 6 to 8.
 

[habs4ever]

How the hell can you be thinking of food right now??? lol

[carlo3b]

Bring a chair, and a fork! LOLOL

[ru4liberty]

A fork? Sounds like some mighty thick chili!

[katze]

Yes, but for ham salad, scrambled eggs and ham, au gratin potatoes with ham, and a big pot of bean soup.

[Mo1]

Pleaseeeeeeeeeee feel free to add your own favorite recipes to this thread,

Hmmmmmm ... I don't think anyone needs my cooking advice but I'll be more then happy to pick up a few hints .. I could use all the help I can get .. hehe

[carlo3b]

 
Wild Turkey and Rice Casserole

• 2 cups long-grain wild rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup flour
• 9 ounces mushrooms, sliced, canned(reserve liquid)
• 3 cups half and half, OR 1 cup half & half plus 2 cups broth
• 6 cups cooked turkey, chopped
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup pimiento, diced
• 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• bread crumbs

1) Prepare rice according to package directions.
2) Saute onions in butter, remove from heat and stir in flour.
3) Drain mushrooms, save liquid.
4) Combine that liquid with cream and enough liquids to make 4 cups.
5) Stir slowly into flour mixture. Cook and stir until thick.
6) Add rice, mushrooms, turkey (chicken), toasted almonds, pimiento, parsley, salt and pepper.
7) Put in a 9 x 12 x 2 - inch casserole, top with buttered breadcrumbs and bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Oh yeah baby........ENJOY!!!!!

[carlo3b]

Do it Katze, you're on a roll!!!!

[tubebender]

Moment of truth...We ate at 4pm pst and everything was great even thought the wife forgot to set the bird on a rack in the roaster. I was nervous about the stuffing (dam TV) so she put it in the micro and nuked it. Thee minutes ago she stepped into the 'puter room with the bowl of dressing in her hand fresh out of the micro. Not one person asked for dressing that's how good the meal was. (there were 10 adults)

[carlo3b]

Yehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Turkey's Nose Under The Tentrazzini

• 4 cups cooked turkey, diced 
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Hot sauce to taste, I use Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 pound mushrooms -- sliced
• 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 1 (8 oz) pkg. pasta, preferably spaghetti
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon butter

1) In a skillet heat 3 tablespoons of butter; add mushrooms and sauté briefly.
2) Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan; add flour and stir until smooth.
3) Whisk in broth and cook until thickened and smooth. Add salt and Tabasco to taste. Whisk a little of the hot sauce into the beaten egg yolk, then pour the egg yolk mixture into the rest of the sauce.
4) Add sherry, cream, turkey, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, just until heated through.
5) Cook pasta according to package directions.
6) In a buttered casserole, place alternate layers of spaghetti and sauce.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
Optional, but a great touch, brown quickly under a preheated broiler and serve.
 
 

[Bob J]

Hey Carlo, where's our cookbook? Heheh...waiting patiently.

[Roscoe]

Thanks. I'll run the recipe past the boss.

[stanz]

Ugh...I don't wanna eat anymore.....gonna go to the gym....

[carlo3b]

Funny you should ask, it's at the printer now....Just in time for Christmas.
I'll post a thread in a day or two..can you believe it, Finally,

[Hildy]

I have leftovers, you know why? I AM SO FREAKIN ALLERGIC TO MY BROTHER'S CATS I HAD TO LEAVE WITH MY FOOD. Great Thanksgiving. I'm still wheezing.

[speekinout]

Can't Admit you Like It Tetrazzini

2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. butter
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shredded sharp process cheese
1 Tbsp. sherry
2 c. cooked spaghetti
1 c. diced turkey
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Saute onion in butter. Blend in soup, water, cheese and sherry. Cook over low heat, stirring, until cheese is melted. Add remaining ingredients, heat.

BTW, I sometimes use more sherry and less water.