Food Friday: Thanksgiving Leftovers

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. 

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