You will, however,get hungry again.
Heres what to make the day or week after Thanksgivingusing all the leftoversin your fridge.
While it calls for deli meat, you could just as easily swap that out for leftover turkey scraps.
If you have leftover cranberry sauce, trythis turkey panini recipe, which is designed for leftovers.
Soup is another obvious solution, but its perfect for cold weather and, again, its easy.
The result is a creamy, hearty turkey soup that doesnt take much effort.
Turkey Pot Pie
If youre willing to put in alittleeffort, though, try turkey pot pie.
You could evenadd zest or herbsto the crust for a bit more flavor.
You could make the puff pastry version, too.
Cut your stuffing into small bite-sized pieces, then coat in an egg wash and cover with breadcrumbs.
If you have leftover breadcrumbs, sprinkle over the top before you pop your dish in the oven.
Maybe you haveactualleftover mac and cheese, though.
Youll also need some puff pastry.
Fold over, brush with a beaten egg, then bake at 350F for about 20 to 25 minutes.
First, fold some shredded cheese, chives, and an egg into the mashed potatoes.
If you dont have buttermilk on hand,heres another recipethat uses regular milk and vegetable oil.
Cook for a few minutes on each side, and you have thick, savory sweet potato pancakes.
Turkey and Green Bean Frittata
Frittatas are an easy solution for any leftovers.
Cook what youve got, add them to an egg mixture and broil in the oven.
Leftover turkey, ham, and veggies all make for tasty frittata filling.
If you need a recipe, heres abasic, two-step onefrom Serious Eats that walks you through it.
Youll need eggs, of course.
Of course, theres nothing wrong withjust reheating your leftoversand enjoying them in their original form.
Justmake sure to enjoy them safely.
Illustration by: Sam Woolley.
