After Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

After Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

By Ronnie Neiman

One of the best parts about Thanksgiving is all the food. So many leftovers to eat. You just need to figure out how to make those leftovers even more delicious!

 Turkey Sandwich Recipe

It only takes five minutes to make!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 small red onion

  • Kosher salt and pepper

  • 1 c. shredded Savoy cabbage

  • 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar

  • 2 tsp. olive oil

  • 1 tbsp. chopped dill pickles

  • 1 tbsp. mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp. whole grain mustard

  • 2 slices white bread

  • 1/3 lb. sliced turkey

  • 1 tsp. hot honey

Directions

Step 1

Toss red onion and pinch of salt in a small bowl to coat; let sit 5 minutes to allow onion to soften slightly. Rinse under cold water. Place onion in a medium bowl and add cabbage, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss to combine with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard. Spread mayo mixture on one slice of bread. Top with sliced turkey and drizzle with hot honey. Add cabbage slaw to sandwich and serve.

 Turkey Noodle Soup

The ever delicious noodle soup made with leftover turkey or chicken. Always a good option. 

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 leek, cleaned and chopped, whites and light green parts only

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 c. turkey stock (or low-sodium chicken broth)

  • 3 c. water

  • small bunch thyme

  • Small bunch rosemary

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 (12-oz.) package egg noodles

  • 3 c. cooked shredded turkey

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add carrots, celery, onion, and leek and cook until soft, 5 minutes. 

Step 2

Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. 

Add broth, water, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, oregano, and pinch red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then add egg noodles. 

Step 3

Cover and cook until pasta is cooked through, 7 minutes. Discard thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. 

Step 4

Add turkey and simmer until warmed through, 5 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper.

Holiday Leftover Pizza