Tag Archive for thanksgiving leftovers

turkey melt gravy dippers

Here’s another awesome way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers! The Turkey Melt Gravy Dipper! Like a French Dip sandwich, but better! ~ preheat oven to 400 degrees F. ~ French rolls, split and buttered cooked turkey, shredded or sliced your favorite melting cheese (we used cheddar) homemade turkey gravy Split rolls and spread a little butter…

thanksgiving turkey stacker

Are you ready for this awesomeness that was created using Thanksgiving leftovers? Ohmygosh! It’s seriously the BEST! My family requests these every year after the holidays. Also delicious with roast beef or ham. For one BIG Thanksgiving Turkey Stacker: 2 slices Texas toast bread (untoasted) or thick-sliced white bread butter  1/2 cup to 3/4 cup…

hammy egg salad

If you still happen to have leftover Easter ham and hard boiled Easter eggs in the ‘fridge, this is a great way to use them up! High protein and delicious… Lunch is served! for 6 to 8 big sandwiches: 12 large, cold, hard boiled eggs 1 cup fully cooked ham, chilled completely, and chopped 1/2…

ham & cream cheese pickle roll-ups

Yes, I still have more appetizer recipes to share with you thanks to the ridiculous amount of them that I made for Super Bowl Sunday. Ohmygoodness. They were all sooooo good too. This is one of my favorites and it hails from my childhood. My grandma and great aunts made these around the holidays, and…

crunchy turkey swiss wrap

I’ve received so many requests for my Crunchy Ham Wrap recipe these past couple weeks that I decided to create a new crunch wrap. This one has fun, delicious ingredients, and it’s an easy lunch or light dinner sandwich to make when you’re low on time. Everyone who’s ever tried one of my crunch wraps…

thanksgiving leftovers soup

When you think of comfort food, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Casseroles? Meatloaf? Mashed Potatoes? Macaroni & Cheese? Pancakes? Those are all good choices, and some of my favorites too, but when I think comfort food, I think soups and stews. There’s just nothing quite like a big, hot bowl of soup…

thanksgiving leftovers sliders

I’ve had these every day for breakfast since Thanksgiving. They’re soooo good! Today I’m making soup with what’s left of the turkey. What’s your favorite way to use your Thanksgiving leftovers? for 3 sliders: 3 small dinner rolls, split, warmed and buttered 1/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes or russet potatoes, warmed 1/4 cup stuffing/dressing, warmed…

thanksgiving leftovers salad

After yesterday’s eating frenzy, and this morning’s leftover turkey dinner sliders, I decided to make something healthy for lunch. Are you thinking the same thing? Then this Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Salad is for you. 1 large handful baby spinach or mixed spring greens 2 Tablespoons crumbled bleu cheese, feta or chevre 1/4 cup pecans, walnuts…

hammy apple lentil chicken soup

I think it was Lewis Carroll who said, “Soup of the evening, beautiful soup!” We couldn’t agree more. There’s nothing quite as comforting as a big pot of soup simmering on the stove all day, and fresh, homemade Parker House rolls baking in the oven. We gather in the dining room in front of the…

pumpkin patch turkey chili

Here’s a recipe for an incredibly delicious, easy and healthy chili. It features pumpkin (lots of pumpkin) but once everything is mixed in you don’t really notice an overpowering, pumpkin-y flavor. If you’re serving people who claim to not like pumpkin, don’t even bother telling them it’s in there. This is a good “fake out”…