If you’re like me you buy a turkey that’s just a little bit bigger than it needs to be to feed the family (or you buy 2 smaller one ~ even smarter) so you can nosh on the leftovers. Here are some inspired ideas for that nummy turkey goodness. Turkey Crudite Stir-Fry 2 tablespoons high heat cooking oil 4 cups leftover raw crudite vegetables, any assortment 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 cups leftover cooked turkey {Read More}
Holidays are a great way to bring your family together. Memories will be made for your children. Start planning your family get together now with these tips. 1. Plan your meal – Don’t wait until the week before Thanksgiving to decide what your Thanksgiving dinner will include. Start planning today. What kind of meats will you prepare? Will everyone eat the same meat, or should you cook a couple of different kinds of meat? What sides and desserts will you {Read More}
Do you have an after-all-the-turkey-is-eaten-stuff-is-cleaned-up-and-now-you’re-tired tradition? It’s so easy to just flop down on the couch and check out the game on the TV, after all you’ve worked hard the entire WEEK prior to the big day. But instead of vegging out take the opportunity of having extended family together and have some fun not to mention burning off some extra calories from Aunt June’s Pumpkin Pie Spectacular! You can: 1. Take a walk – while it may seem simple, {Read More}
Homemakers in the old days really knew how to stretch a meal! This image from a 1907 magazine gives the clever cook suggestions for using up all that Thanksgiving turkey. Using up turkey leftovers is nothing new to the frugal Mom. We all know about turkey casseroles, salads, and soups. But, perhaps some of us have missed one of the most basic uses for our turkey – boiling the carcass for stock. Yes, this may be something you haven’t seen {Read More}
If you are a vegetarian or simply trying to figure out some meatless options for your Thanksgiving feast this year then take a look at these suggestions. There’s sure to be something that will tickle your tastebuds! Stuffed Butternut Squash (instead of turkey) Crispy Green Beans Pumpkin Dinner Rolls Cranberry Pear Crisp 1. Stuffed Butternut Squash For 8 servings, you will need: * 4 medium butternut squashes * 3/4 cup wild rice * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 cup {Read More}
Kids love to be a part of making something happen. So, while you’re busy getting with last minute preparations find a quiet spot and let the kids get creative. They’ll have a ton of fun and you’ll have a bit of quiet time to get things finished AND have some really cool & cute decorations to use! Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. A New Take on the Hand-Print Turkey Remember tracing your hand and coloring {Read More}
Norman Rockwell’s picture of a bountiful table. This is the image that comes to mind when we talk about the American family celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. That huge turkey is the star of the meal! Just look at those happy faces gathered around that big table. You don’t see a lot of fancy side dishes – just that delicious giant bird. Yes, I have roasted a few of those huge birds myself. And, yes, a twenty-plus pound turkey is {Read More}
Can anyone ever have too many recipes for using up leftovers after Thanksgiving? I don’t think so. I’m one of those “cook once, eat twice” folks, and never is it more of a thrill than when I cook for Thanksgiving. This is my excuse to fill the freezer and refrigerator with food to feed the family for about the next decade. Yes, I end up with heaps of leftover turkey and countless containers of potatoes and vegetables. And, we must {Read More}
Stuffed Mushrooms 1 lb mushrooms 3 slices bacon, chopped fine 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon Watkins Oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt Remove stems from mushrooms and chop fine. Fry bacon and remove from pan. Add stems, onion, and garlic to frying pan and saute in the bacon grease. Cook until onion is soft, then drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Stuff mushroom caps with mixture and bake {Read More}
The Day After Thanksgiving Do you like the Thanksgiving leftovers as much as the dinner itself? It’s easy to see why. Roast turkey is the main ingredient in so many family favorites—casseroles, soups and sandwiches. Each of these can be made more savory and appealing when cheese is part of the ingredient list. This Turkey Tetrazzini with Parmesan will make a believer out of the most devout skeptics. This rich and warming dish is named for Luisa Tetrazzini, a renowned Italian soprano in the early 20th {Read More}
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