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November 28, 2014

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<![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving & happy LEFTOVERS! Hope you had a wonderful holiday. This Sunday I’ll be sharing a selection of these recipes on the NBC Weekend Show! If you can tune in fabulous! My segment time is8:20am EST. If not I’ll have the link to share with you soon….Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the food, gathering of friends & family & the whole cozy vibe of it all. Having all these leftovers at the ready is one of the biggest bonus’s too. You take so much time planning & preparing the big feast, enjoy it for as long as you can after turkey day! Here’s a few recipes to inspire leftover creativity…The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (3)KaleSalad with Turkey, Chickpeas & BaconRecipePerhaps you ate a little too much pie on Turkey Day? No problem, this salad will have you back in your skinny jeans in no time at all! This recipe was originally posted with chicken, just swap that with your leftover turkey.The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (4)Roasted Butternut Squash & Turkey Tacos RecipeEveryone loves mexican food & these tacos are a great way to use that leftover turkey! Cinnamon spice & maple roasted squash are gorgeous flavors to help make that turkey super exciting!The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (5)Cranberry & Ice Cream Milkshakes & Smoothies (posting recipe next week)For an energizing power meal combine leftover cranberry sauce with a frozen banana, yogurt & milk. For a more decadent treat blend leftovercranberry sauce with vanilla ice cream. For a boozy shake add a shot of bourbon!The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (6)Thanksgiving Leftover Nachos RecipePile on the Thanksgiving leftovers on these nachos. This simple recipe takes advantage of leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts & gravy! Top with some blue cheese & you have a great meal to feed a crowd.The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (7)Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza RecipeMake some homemade pizza dough (or use store bought) and pile on those Thanksgiving leftovers. Instead of tomato sauce, use mashed sweet potatoes as a base. Then top with shredded turkey, fresh herbs and some goat cheese. Chopped figs add a little sweetness too. Gourmet pizzas sure to swoon!The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (8)Thanksgiving in a Jar RecipeLayering food in jars is so thrilling & very easy to transport to work & school. In these jars I layered quinoa with turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce & roasted brussels sprouts.The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (9)Egg & Sweet Potato Hash RecipeThis recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch or any time of the day. Add some turkey to the mix too!The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (10)The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (11)Thanksgiving Leftovers Tostadas 2 Ways RecipesHave fun stacking & layering leftovers on tortillas. You can go with more traditional Mexican flavors with beans, salsa & guacamole. Or layer on the mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce &turkey and any other fixins you might like. Top with crumbled feta or goat cheese!The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (12)Thanksgiving Leftovers Monte Cristo Sandwich RecipeAmp up yourgrilled cheese with left over turkey, sweet potatoes, fresh herbs & brie cheese! Serve cranberry sauce on the side for dipping.The BEST Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes! (13)Cranberry Bourbon Martinis RecipeKick back with these elegant martinis! Instead of using cranberry juice you can shake & strain leftover cranberry sauce for a festive co*cktail. All you need to do: Combine plenty of ice, 6 ounces of water, 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup & 2 ounces of bourbon. Shake well & pour through co*cktail strainer.Have fun with all those leftovers!! xoTasty Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes from your favorite bloggers!

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  1. Such great ideas! Pinned! Hope you guys had a great day 🙂 xo

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  2. Your cranberry recipes are gorgeous! Loving this round up!

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  3. Fabulous ideas. I am specially eyeing that Egg & Sweet Potato Hash. Hope you had a fabulous holiday.

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How to deal with Thanksgiving leftovers? ›

The answer is simple: leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. This means you have until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat all those delicious leftovers or place them in the freezer to enjoy later. If you store leftovers in the freezer, they will be of best quality within 2-6 months.

What to have after Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Easy Dinners to Cook When Thanksgiving Leaves You Exhausted
  • One Pot Thai-Style Rice Noodles. ...
  • Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions. ...
  • Chicken Tacos. ...
  • Zucchini Alfredo. ...
  • Maple Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes. ...
  • Cauliflower Fried "Rice" ...
  • Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken. ...
  • Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas.
Nov 6, 2019

Why do Thanksgiving leftovers taste better? ›

The flavor compounds – the herbs, the spices, the reactions that take place during cooking, sort of cool back and depending on how you have cooled and refrigerated your food, actually get back into the food and get trapped into the starches and the proteins.

What is the best way to reheat Thanksgiving leftovers? ›

Transfer the turkey and mashed potatoes into oven-safe dishes, add a little stock to the turkey and butter to the potatoes, and cover both dishes. Reheat them together for about 30 minutes at 350°F. You're winning the leftover dinner game right now.

What is the rule for leftovers? ›

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away.

What percentage of people prefer Thanksgiving leftovers? ›

Apparently I'm in the minority, as this poll reported that 80 percent of Americans prefer the leftover version.

How do I make my leftovers more exciting? ›

Turn extra pasta or cooked vegetables into a frittata. Blend cooked vegetables with a can of whole tomatoes and create a veggie-packed sauce for pasta. Create burritos with leftover cooked rice, meat and vegetables, and top them with sour cream and salsa.

What foods taste better as leftovers? ›

  • Meatloaf. Though meatloaf is often restricted to the weeknight dinner table, it is a powerhouse leftover. ...
  • Lasagna. Sure, there's nothing better than lasagna coming out of the oven hot with bubbling cheese. ...
  • Pulled Pork. ...
  • Beef Stew. ...
  • Chili. ...
  • Frittatas, Quiches and Tarts.

What invention was the result of Thanksgiving leftovers? ›

TV dinners were invented thanks to Thanksgiving leftovers, and 22 other delicious Thanksgiving food facts.

What are 2 tips with regards to reheating leftovers? ›

Reheating leftovers
  • Reheat leftovers to a safe internal temperature of 74ºC (165ºF).
  • Use a digital food thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Bring gravies, soups and sauces to a full, rolling boil and stir during the process.
  • Discard uneaten leftovers after they have been reheated.
Nov 23, 2020

What leftovers should not be reheated? ›

The 9 foods you should never reheat or risk potentially deadly consequences
  • Rice. First up on the watch list is any dish involving rice - think curries, stir fries and risottos. ...
  • Eggs. Eggs shouldn't be reheated full stop, according to Dr Duvenage. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Spinach. ...
  • Potatoes. ...
  • Seafood. ...
  • Chicken. ...
  • Oil.
Sep 25, 2023

Can you eat Thanksgiving leftovers cold? ›

Additional suggestions for what you can do with your Thanksgiving leftovers. It's important to reheat any leftovers before consuming them. According to the USDA, the temperature of the leftovers should reach 165 degrees.

How do you decolonize Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Stories told about the first Thanksgiving often perpetuate harmful stereotypes and racism. It is important to set the record straight, acknowledge Native Peoples, debunk myths, and show Native Americans as contemporary people with dynamic thriving cultures.

What do you do after you eat Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Here are ideas for the family to enjoy after the big feast.
  1. Create a Thanksgiving tablecloth or sign a pumpkin. ...
  2. Go for a walk. ...
  3. Get out the board games. ...
  4. Play touch football. ...
  5. Share family stories. ...
  6. Plan a scavenger hunt. ...
  7. Puzzle fun. ...
  8. Pumpkin tic-tac-toe.

How do you recover from Thanksgiving dinner? ›

How to recover from a Thanksgiving feast
  1. Don't try to “make up for” your feast with a famine. ...
  2. Give away the leftovers! ...
  3. Forego the food courts on post-Thanksgiving shopping days. ...
  4. Don't forget your water bottle. ...
  5. Keep up with exercise. ...
  6. Get plenty of sleep.
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