Monday, November 19, 2007
Thanksgiving - What to do with all the leftover turkey
By Lynn Forgy Thanksgiving is almost upon us - already the birds are in the refrigerator thawing, people are purchasing their items for the big meal, some are even cleaning their houses. Once all the hubbub has died down, all that remains of the fabulous feast is too much turkey! What can you possibly feed your family that involves so much turkey, and for several days in a row? 1) Turkey tacos - Use in place of chicken or beef. Just add taco seasoning ($.33) and shells ($.88). 2) Vegetable soup - 1 can of chicken broth ($.43), 1 or 2 cans of Veg-All (generic $.45 x 2 = $.90), and add the turkey. I season my vegetable soup with whatever spices are handy in the cupboard (salt and pepper of course, but I am known to be creative in this department. Just read the labels on the spices and it should tell you what types of dishes a particular spice is best used in). 3) Cheesy Turkey and Rice Casserole - Use the measurements on the back of the rice box to figure out how much rice your family will need, add condensed soup ($.50 for 1 can) and water, some grated cheese (about 1 cup, $.90), 1 can of peas ($.50), and you have a lovely and tasty dish. 4) Turkey Pot Pie - You will need 1 can of Veg-All ($.45), 1 can of condensed soup ($.50), add turkey, and the crust can be either homemade or you can mix up a batch of Bisquick and put dollops on the top of the pot pie to form a crust. Granted, these recipes contain turkey, but perhaps your family will not notice as much if the turkey is used just like you would use any other meat. Use this time to be creative in the kitchen! Labels: leftover turkey, Thanksgiving, turkey recipes |
