About Food: Love Your Leftovers

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Food From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor For those of us too timid to venture into the violent throes of the Black Friday shopping frenzy, our only sources of food today will be the leftovers from last night's holiday feast. So what to do with the fridge-busting platters of turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, and cranberries? Remix them into new and exciting dishes that will excite your post-food-coma palate. Read on for our top tips for making the most of Thanksgiving: Part II. Want delicious daily recipes, cooking tips, and more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make the Most of Leftover Turkey Although perhaps not as ubiquitous as chicken, turkey is a very tasty and versatile meat that can be used in virtually anything. Cube it for savory pies, shred it for casseroles, or just slice it for a sando--this is perfect poultry for all of the above dishes plus many others. Turkey and Mashed Potato Croquettes Turkey Salad with Red Grapes Turkey Enchiladas Search Related Topics:  leftover turkey recipes  turkey casseroles  turkey sandwiches Crazy for Cranberries Cranberries are no one-trick pony. They're packed with antioxidants and other vitamins and are worthy of being enjoyed year-round. We all know that cranberry sauce is a great addition to turkey or chicken sandwiches, but try this fruit in desserts, sauces, and salads. The possibilities are endless! Cranberry Pecan Fudge Cranberry Ricotta Pancakes Turkey Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Search Related Topics:  cranberry storage  cranberry tips  food history Über Tubers Mashed potatoes are so comfort-food good, we could eat them any and every day of the year (although they also make excellent croquettes--see recipe above). Remix them into one of these excellent dishes, or try them in infinite new ways. Roast Beef Cottage Pie Crispy Potato Patties Easy Potato Bread Search Related Topics:  leftovers  potato recipes  thanksgiving recipes Beyond the Casserole Yams, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash are delicious in everything from ravioli to (believe it or not) cocktails. They can easily go sweet or savory, and their tender flash makes them a versatile ingredient that translates well in many forms. Try one of these uses (who can say no to ravioli?) or check out this list of diverse ways to enjoy sweet potatoes. Sweet Potato Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce Yam Streusel Coffee Cake Sweet Potato and Spicy Chicken in Coconut Milk Search Related Topics:  turkey soup  leftover turkey dinner recipes  Related Searches Dinner Party Food Food Holiday Recipe Turkey Leftovers Food About com Featured Articles Seasonal Cocktail: Butternut Old Fashioned Cheesy Leftover Turkey-Potato Soup Cranberry Hummus Sweet Potato and Bacon Bites Cooking With Gourmet Mushrooms Bread Pudding with Whiskey Vanilla Sauce   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More Holiday Party Ideas Uses For Leftover Wine Holiday Cocktail Recipes Gift Ideas for Couples   Follow us on: Advertisement