Leftover Yumminess
Canon-McMillan Patch readers share their favorite recipes for holiday leftovers.
A person can only eat so many cold turkey sandwiches.
If you've found yourself with a bounty of leftovers, here are two recipes from Canon-McMillan Patch readers that might add more fab to your fowl.
This first recipe is from Cara Rolinson—and she promises it's a hit.
Curried Turkey Soup (i doubled the amounts below so that there was a large amount)
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 cup minced onion
4 - 8 tablespoons flour (depending on the amount of mashed potatoes used)
5-6 cups of stock, warmed
Optional ingredients: mashed potatoes (used to thicken), broccoli, asparagus tips, carrots, really anything goes here.
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 large cup of diced turkey (I usually add more, you really can't have too much in the soup in my opinion)
4 tablespoons minced parsley
In a large stock pot, melt butter and stir in curry and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook for about 10 until soft, but not browned. Stir in flour and cook for two minutes and remove pot from heat and let cool for two to three minutes.
Vigorously whisk in hot stock, return to hot stove and simmer for one minute continuing to whisk. If using mashed potatoes, add those in 1 tablespoon at a time until you achieve the desired thickness. Stir in cream while simmering slowly, and season. Stir in turkey and other optional veggies, bringing to a simmer again, and then sprinkle with parsley to serve.
This next one comes courtesy of Canon-Mac Patch reader Kathaleen Manns—who offers up a churched-up turkey salad recipe.
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons crumbled and cooked bacon
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoncini
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt, to taste
2 cups coarsely chopped leftover turkey
Directions
Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, bacon, cheddar cheese, relish, pepperoncini, red pepper, and salt in a large bowl; add the turkey and stir to coat.
Editor's Note: What's your go-to lefover recipe. Let us know in the comments section down below!