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9 Delicious Recipes for Leftover Turkey

by Shaina on November 21, 2012

My favorite part of Thanksgiving is easily the next few days. Suddenly the refrigerator is full (if I’m lucky, this fullness includes a few slices of apple pie), and rather than cook full meal’s from scratch, I get to improvise with dinner leftovers in the refrigerator.

Something about dinner leftovers makes me feel challenged, though. I am only ever happy eating them as a turkey dinner once before they must become my favorite turkey sandwich, a bowl of soup, a curried bowl of goodness. It’s like someone has given me a new set of paints and challenged me to eat them.

I’m not the only one who gets inspired by their leftovers, though, so here are a few of my favorite creative ways to eat your turkey dinner again and again and again without ever really eating the same thing twice.

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Free Thanksgiving eBook: Recipes, Tips + a Printable Planner

by Mandi on November 15, 2012

Has Thanksgiving snuck up on you this year? I know it has for me, and this free ebook is designed to help you plan your Thanksgiving so that it’s the kind of celebration you want. That may mean a new family tradition, a new recipe or a scaled-back meal plan. Or it may just mean getting organized to lessen the stress.

Because I am an admitted kitchen dunce, I knew I couldn’t put this ebook together on my own, so I partnered with more than 15 bloggers to highlight their recipes, traditions and decorating ideas. You’re sure to find a recipe or idea that inspires you within these pages, and I hope you’ll spend some time visiting the contributors’ sites as well!

Click here to print or download the free ebook.

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Eat Well, Spend Less: Allergen-Free Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner

November 15, 2011

This month’s Eat Well, Spend Less focus is on Thanksgiving, of course. We’re sharing tips on having a fabulous Thanksgiving on a budget, using leftovers to their full potential and more. This year, my focus is on allergen-free — specifically dairy- and gluten-free — dishes so that our youngest daughter can enjoy a classic Thanksgiving [...]

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Free Thanksgiving eBook: Recipes and Tips + a Printable Planner

November 1, 2011

Thanksgiving can be stressful if you’re the one preparing the feast or hosting the dinner in your home, and this free ebook is designed to help you plan your Thanksgiving so that it’s the kind of celebration you want. That may mean a new family tradition, a new recipe or a scaled-back meal plan. Or [...]

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Inspiration for Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 26, 2010

I like Thanksgiving leftovers just as much as the original meal, and usually I just make myself a Thanksgiving-esque plate of leftovers each day following Thanksgiving until there’s none left. But if the idea of eating the same thing day after day doesn’t appeal to you, here are 9 amazing recipes to inspire your leftovers: [...]

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Quick Tip: Defrosting a Frozen Turkey

November 23, 2010

If you’re worried that your turkey isn’t going to be thawed in time for you to start baking it on Thursday, use a a cold water bath to help speed up the process. Submerge your turkey in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes until your turkey is thawed all the way. Whatever you [...]

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Thanksgiving Recipes: Pies

November 20, 2010

As a kid, I remember my grandmother (the same one who slid cranberry sauce onto a plate every year) always making mincemeat pie. I know I never tried that one, and I don’t even know what mincemeat pie is, so you won’t find it in this post. But I do love pie — pretty much [...]

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Thanksgiving Recipes: Stuffing vs. Dressing

November 19, 2010

Ah, the great Thanksgiving debate! Stuffing or dressing? In the bird, out of the bird? I didn’t like stuffing until I was an adult, but now I love it, especially smothered in gravy. The only thing I don’t like are chunks of celery, so I prefer to make mine without it. If you’re looking for [...]

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A stay-at-home mom, wife, and passionate cook, Amy strives to make each meal healthy and delicious. She loves to develop new recipes, which she shares at Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free and The Balanced Platter. She's also the author of Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free.
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Shaina Olmanson is the home cook and photographer behind Food for My Family and the author of Desserts in Jars. She is a contributor to Babble.com's Family Kitchen Blog and the food channel on Lifetime Moms. Shaina can usually be found one of three places: cooking, at the computer or behind the camera.

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