Enjoying the remains of the day!
Written by: Beth DooleyPosted on | November 29, 2009 |Comments Off
The sun is setting on Thanksgiving!
It’s every cook’s holiday. OK. It’s not the big deal Christmas is with it’s prelude of cocktail parties, office hoopla, family gatherings and traditional fare. It lasts but one single meal, but it is, for many, a favorite, as there are no other agendas that get in the way. The only thing to really worry about is overcooking the turkey. Once the time to serve is determined, the sides are a cinch. Most often, I delegate those out to the other cooks who want to join me. The other nice thing is that every side matches as do most wines.
BUT! What to do with all those leftovers. I cringe at the very term. If I can’t turn them into something else, I pitch them early (otherwise, they are delayed garbage). But some will refigure into different meals throughout the week. Here’s what I do:
Turkey curry
Squash or sweet potato soup
Cranberry-vanilla ice cream
Pumpkin pie parfaits
Roast Brussels sprouts & onion focaccia
Mashed potato, diced ham and mushroom gratin
Enjoy the remains of the day!
