Turkey Leftovers
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Looking for ways to prepare all that leftover turkey from the big day? Here are a few ideas from this site, as well as from other food blogs. Enjoy!
Turkey Leftovers Ideas from Simply Recipes
Turkey Leftovers Ideas from Other Food Blogs
- Barley Risotto with Turkey and Mushrooms from Kate, the Accidental Hedonist
- Turkey and Dressing Casserole from Cooking by the Seat of My Pants
- Turkey and Sweet Potato Soup from Kalyn's Kitchen
- On making Turkey Stock - tips from Michael Ruhlman
- Turkey Curry Soup with Brown Rice from Michelle of Je Mange la Ville
- Turkey Chilaquiles from Jeanne of World on a Plate
- Turkey, Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup from Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen
- Mini Turkey Cornbread Sandwiches from Nic of Baking Sheet
- Turkey Sandwiches from Amy of Blue Lotus
- Turkey Gumbo Soup from Karen of No Food Left Behind
- Turkey Sausage Paella from Never Trust a Culinary Student
Got more leftovers ideas? Let us know in the comments.
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Turkey is one of the meats that I have seen cooked in Mexican mole sauce, that amazingly complex blend of chilies, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, herbs, spices, and sometimes chocolate. However, making mole can be a complicated and harrowing process if you don't pick the right recipe. When I made mole negro (from Zaslavsky's Cooks Tour of Mexico) last year it was quite a challenge (but sublime in the end), but I have seen other recipes that look pretty easy (toss some stuff in a blender, puree it, then cook it in a saucepan). I think that Rick Bayless's books have some relatively simple versions. It also comes in jars, and if you live near a large Latino community, the markets might have fresh mole paste for sale (I have read about places in East L.A. that have numerous mounds of different varieties).