Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday. I love when we take a break from our daily routine to give thanks. I love all the festivities that go into planning, preparing and eating the meal.
If you know me, you know I don't like to throw out food and I am always coming up with ways to use my leftovers. Here are some of my suggestions for ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers
Sweet Potato or Regular Potato Cakes
2 Cups Mashed Potatoes
2 Eggs
3 Scallions - Finely Chopped
1 Tbsp Oil
Mike together all the ingredients. Pour a high heat oil like grapeseed oil into a frying pan. Warm over med. heat. Form 3" cakes and gently drop into the pan. Cook until golden brown, flip and continue cooking.
Turkey Stir-fry
2 Cups Diced Turkey
4 Stalks Celery - Sliced
1 Medium Onion - Diced
10 Mushrooms - Sliced
Soy Sauce - 2 Tsp
Sesame Seeds - 1 Tsp
Dice left over turkey. Cut celery, onions and mushrooms into bite size pieces. Put sesame or other high heat into a pan and warm over high heat. Add vegetables to oil and cook until crisp yet tender. Add turkey and stir. Season with a splash of soy sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Turkey Soup
32 Oz Chicken Broth
4 Stalks Celery - Sliced
4 Carrots - Sliced
1 Medium Onion - Diced
1 Cup Peas
1/3 Cup Fresh Parsley - Chopped
Add Chicken broth to a large pot. Add sliced celery, carrots, and onions. Cook until just tender. Add peas and diced turkey. Season with salt, pepper and fresh parsley.