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Thanksgiving Left-over Recipes–YUM!

November 26, 2009 by bianca  
Filed under eat, feature

So the meal is over, you’re stuffed and so is the fridge.  But it’s not too early to start thinking of ways to use those leftovers…so try one of these yummy dishes that take the ordinary and turn it into something that might just rival your actual Turkey-Day meal!

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Turkey Waldorf Pita

  • 1 cup cubed cooked turkey
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped, peeled tart apple
  • 1/2 cup halved seedless grapes
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 2 (6 inch) pita breads, halved

Directions

In a bowl, combine the turkey, celery, apple, grapes, walnuts and mayonnaise. Place a lettuce leaf in each pita half; fill with turkey salad. Thanks to www.allrecipes.com for this wonderful “turkey leftovers” recipe!

Smoked Turkey Tortilla Wraps

  • 10 whole wheat flour tortillas
  • 10 slices smoked turkey, cut into thin strips
  • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
  • Directions

    Heat flour tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly browned. Divide turkey strips, avocado, sour cream, and cheese among the warmed tortillas. Fold in half and serve.  Thanks to www.allrecipes.com for this wonderful leftovers recipe!

    Turkey or Chicken Bake

    • 7 oz. (2 C.) elbow macaroni
    • 1/3 C. butter
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1-3/4 tsp salt
    • 1/8 tsp pepper
    • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (in oil or water)
    • 3-1/2 cup warm milk
    • 2 10-oz. cans chicken gravy
    • 4 cups cooked turkey, cubed
    • 1 15-oz. can early June peas
    • 2 oz. diced pimento, drained
    • 2 4-oz. cans mushrooms, drained
    • 1/4 cup butter, melted
    • 1 C. breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 tsp crushed parsley flakes

    Directions

    Cook macaroni in salted water (1 tablespoon salt per 2 quarts of water); drain. In a 4-quart saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter. Blend in flour, salt, pepper and garlic. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in chicken gravy. Stir in turkey, peas, pimento, mushrooms and cooked macaroni.

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