THE LAND — NOVEMBER 26/DECEMBER 3, 2021
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Thanksgiving leftovers? More is not a chore with these recipes The turkey has been carved, the potatoes mashed, and the pumpkin pie served. Now all the Thanksgiving leftovers are sitting in your refrigerator. Sure, a regular turkey sandwich is tasty; but what if Thanksgiving leftovers can be just as delicious as the day it was first served. These recipes may make your leftovers the real stars of the holiday! Once you make Turkey Tetrazzini you’ll always buy a bigger bird for Thanksgiving — just for the leftovers! This creamy pasta dish is great comfort food on a chilly fall day.
You’ve mashed potatoes … lots of potatoes … maybe too many potatoes. Now that Thanksgiving is over what can you do with all the leftovers? Make Fried Mashed Potato Balls, of course! These are seriously good … like, better-than-the-original good.
Fried Mashed Potato Balls
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/ a22566735/fried-mashed-potato-balls-recipe/ 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled By Kristin Kveno 2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Turkey Tetrazzini kosher salt Recipe courtesy of Sarah Johnson Malchow ground black pepper 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 4-5 cups) 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-1/3 cups panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup chopped celery vegetable oil, for frying 7 ounces spaghetti In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes with cooked bacon, 3 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey cheddar, chives and garlic powder and season with salt and pep1 can cream of chicken soup per. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated. 1 cup sour cream 1 cup white wine Place eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls. Use a small 1 tablespoon “Better Than Bouillon” chicken stock cookie scoop to scoop 1” to 2” balls of mashed potato mixture. 1/4 teaspoon tarragon Roll into a ball in your hands, then dredge first in egg and then in 1 teaspoon thyme panko. Repeat until all mashed potatoes are used. 1 teaspoon turmeric Heat 3 inches of oil in a large cast-iron skillet until the candy Salt and pepper to taste thermometer reads 375 F. Fry potato balls in batches until golden 1 cup Parmesan cheese on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate Preheat oven to 300 F. Break spaghetti into one-inch pieces and season immediately with more salt. and boil for 8 minutes. Spaghetti can be slightly undercooked. n Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. In a heavy skillet, sauté onions and celery in butter. Add the mushrooms and continue Sure, turkey sandwiches can be good, but why settle for good cooking until all the liquid the mushrooms give off has evaporat- when you can have great? This recipe makes a great turkey ed. Add soup, sour cream, wine, chicken stock and spices. Bring sandwich. The Brie, bacon and cranberry perfectly pair with the to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, turkey creating an excellent way to enjoy that Thanksgiving turfor about 5 to 8 minutes. Add cooked turkey, spaghetti and pasta key for days. water. Transfer mixture to a buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle Leftover Turkey, Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Parmesan over the tetrazzini and bake in the middle rack for 40 Sandwich minutes or until it is bubbling, and the top is golden. https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a34226/turn key-brie-bacon-cranberry-sandwich-recipe-wdy1113/ COOKING WITH KRISTIN
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4 slices rye bread 4 tablespoons cranberry sauce 4 ounces sliced turkey 2 ounces Brie 4 pieces crisp bacon 1/2 cup baby spinach Place rye bread on a broiler-proof baking sheet. Top two slices with cranberry sauce, sliced turkey and Brie. Broil until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Top the cheese with crisp bacon and baby spinach. Sandwich with the remaining bread slices. n You’re in a dessert quandary. You love milkshakes, but you also love a slice of pumpkin pie. Have no fear, you don’t have to make that arduous choice. You can have them both. Introducing the Pumpkin Pie Milkshake — all the flavors of pumpkin pie because there’s a whole slice of pumpkin pie in the shake, creaminess of ice cream and a little bourbon (for some kick) all blended in a symphony of flavors. This one has to be tried to be believed!
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/ a37038168/pumpkin-pie-milkshake-recipe/ Pie method: 1 slice pumpkin pie (about 1/8th of the pie) 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk 1-1/2 ounces bourbon or aged rum, optional No-pie method: 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk 2/3 cup pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for serving 1 large graham cracker sheet, plus more for serving 1-1/2 ounces bourbon or aged rum, optional Whipped cream, caramel sauce, and/or pumpkin pie spice, for serving Pie Method: In the base of a blender, combine the slice of pie, ice cream, milk and bourbon or rum, if using. Blend on low for 15 seconds, then increase to high for 30 more seconds, or until creamy and smooth. Transfer to 1-2 tall glasses and top with whipped cream, caramel sauce and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice (or extra pie crust crumbs if you’ve got them!) No-Pie Method: In the base of a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, graham cracker and bourbon or rum, if using. Blend on low for 15 seconds, then increase to high for 30 more seconds, or until creamy and smooth. Transfer to 1-2 tall glasses and top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and extra graham cracker crumbs. If you’ve found yourself with container after container of Thanksgiving leftovers, consider yourself lucky. You have the opportunity to turn those leftovers into tasty masterpieces that will bring oohs and aahs to your table. Kristin Kveno scours the internet, pours over old family recipes and searches everywhere in between to find interesting food ideas for feeding your crew. Do you have a recipe you want to share? You can reach Kristin at kkveno@thelandonline.com. v
