When I think of national past-time, I think of something that we all like doing. Like baseball, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cricket (this for those over there), and just about anything else that we enjoy as a nation. But what about, what is left over?? Yes, I mean after thanksgiving. You know what is great everything still has it memories the next day, but not quite all of the hoop-la of the original. The only good thing, for the Mom’s out there is the big easy. You just uncover the bowls, dishes and platter and doing some heating and Voilà, (french for here it is), it is done!!! Gradually then, day after day something goes missing and so on until all you have this big bowl soup in front of you with little pieces of turkey floating in it, Well is that the favorite past time or is it??? Well, I tell you a little story, yes, I promise this time… What do you do after thanksgiving, and it happens every year that I can remember. Well, it has green and it also comes in multi colors of plastic. Oh yes, there is some metal. You have to wear tennis shoes and something comfortable. I think that is what thanksgiving is all about. You have to eat a lot for the next day’s experiences. Give up yet? Well it’s SHOPPING!!! What else. Isn’t that an American pastime, especially the day after? I remember on the drive to the department stores, saying to my parents, mommy why is that car sitting there in the middle of all of those other cars, and why are those people running to get in front of that big store, (you know that is also a national pastime), waiting for the doors to open, you see your neighbors at their worst. Clothes-wise they are all stretching like they are going to a race or some other demanding sport. You make all kinds of new friends, sharing years of experiences, your mom and dads going over the layout of the store, just like the movies when someone wants to get to something really fast, except we want to pay it. So they train their kids how to whisper with there hands over their mouths and listen carefully as they train them for their (future) favorite past time, “what they should do when the doors open”! (Hey you know, I was in retail for years and I have been on the other side watching, the newest (shaking and sweating) employees with the keys in the door, almost crying about having to open the door and running for their lives). As we the veterans, just watch, yawn and stretch waiting for the big on slot. Well…Back to my story…. the family knows the items they want to stake claim to, so they all have assignments, Mom goes to the kids counter, Dad goes to the electrical shop, Jack goes to the auto shop, John goes to the sports shop, Jill goes to the teenage girl’s area, Jane goes to the toy shop and junior goes to, well??? He just hangs around, usually on one of the above arms. I think the parents are stuck in the “J” naming zone here….. There is also Jocko, he just goes wherever he pleases usually on the floor or some other busy place, that demands a lot of traffic, What a minute you can’t take dogs into a store, I am getting away from the main story here……We, all take stake our claims on the best prize!!! The best deal in the stores. It is amazing how people change, at first you all enjoying the anticipation of the “big” moment, then when the doors open everything changes, they all get this dazed and emotionless look on their faces and they are determined and steadfast and crazzzzzzy. They all run to the areas taking which ever way seem the quickest, children running at the head of the pack and moms and dad shout out reminders and walking orders… and old people, getting trampled on, then being helped up and they trample over the next older person, they have this little twinkle in there eye and small little grin thinking of what they are going after, think it has to do with something they always complain about, either the weather, the smells, the time, the lack of memories, the sore muscles. So they run to the wheel chairs and grab the first ones and woof they are off, yelling, “Watch out I am on my way, you can’t stop me”…….What has happened here, what made them change from such nice people into such ruthless, pushing, shoving, screaming “hey that’s mine, I was here first or I saw it first” people??? Then they grab something and have the ritual, hey, “your in my space”, tug-a-war and both end up with some part of it, throwing it back and diving in for another one and so on. When it all over the cashier are getting prepared, they stretch, and wear casual clothes and they whisper back and forth about “the plan” then bang!!! The on slot is on, they start whisking the “Prizes”, through the register areas that the parents and kids have spent time grabbing from the top of the heap that was about 100 of the dollar specials then settling for the thousands of the higher priced, that are very much the same as the cheaper versions. (This is called retail). But, this is not just once, after they drop off the prizes in the trunks of every car in the parking lot, they go back in. But, this time there is a change, they are pulling up their clothes and re-buttoning their blouses and straitening their hair and putting on their nicer shoes, so they can walk back into the store with some kinds of controlled demeanor. They are smiling and joking a laughing about the “first” experience. Then there is this calming effect that covers everyone, they now start the serious part of this long journey. This time it is shopping for all of the gifts for the next “special” day. We will not go there now, but later. Much later!!! Wow, do you feel the, afterglow effect of this story; it wants to make you smoke a cigarette. (But, course you don’t want to do that, the surgeon general says it is bad for your health, I think that is what it says on those very small disclaimer on the side of the cigarette packages). But didn’t you get those juices going, thinking oh no that is tomorrow!!! I have to make out of my list, get my clothes and my kids ready and remember no jocko this time. :-) Well I lied that was not a short story was it, but I hope to make up for it here:
Yum Yum Cranberry Parfait
INGREDIENTS:
· 1 cup cranberry sauce
· 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
· 1 cup cranberry sauce
· 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
DIRECTIONS:
Combine leftover cranberry sauce and whipped topping in a 1 to 1 ratio. Mix well and place in freezer until partially frozen. Remove before completely frozen and serve on left over pie.
Combine leftover cranberry sauce and whipped topping in a 1 to 1 ratio. Mix well and place in freezer until partially frozen. Remove before completely frozen and serve on left over pie.
Turkey Tetrazzini
INGREDIENTS:
· 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
· 2/3 cup sliced onion
· 1/4 cup butter
· 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
· 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
· 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
· 2 cups milk
· 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
· 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
· 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
· 1 pound cooked turkey, chopped
· 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
· 2/3 cup sliced onion
· 1/4 cup butter
· 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
· 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
· 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
· 2 cups milk
· 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
· 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
· 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
· 1 pound cooked turkey, chopped
DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil add pasta and cook until al dente, drain. In a medium saucepan, cook and stir onion in butter or margarine over medium heat until tender. Blend in flour and seasonings. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk; stir until mixture thickens. Add 2/3 cup cheese and pimento, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in undrained mushrooms to cheese sauce. Place layer of pasta in 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Cover with layer of turkey, and then a layer of cheese sauce. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese over top. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 25 minutes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil add pasta and cook until al dente, drain. In a medium saucepan, cook and stir onion in butter or margarine over medium heat until tender. Blend in flour and seasonings. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk; stir until mixture thickens. Add 2/3 cup cheese and pimento, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in undrained mushrooms to cheese sauce. Place layer of pasta in 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Cover with layer of turkey, and then a layer of cheese sauce. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese over top. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 25 minutes.
Turkey Pot Pie
INGREDIENTS:
· 1 recipe pastry for a (10 inch) double crust pie
· 4 tablespoons butter, divided
· 1 small onion, minced
· 2 stalks celery, chopped
· 2 carrots, diced
· 3 tablespoons dried parsley
· 1 teaspoon dried oregano
· salt and pepper to taste
· 2 cubes chicken bouillon
· 2 cups water
· 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
· 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
· 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
· 1/2 cup milk
· 1 recipe pastry for a (10 inch) double crust pie
· 4 tablespoons butter, divided
· 1 small onion, minced
· 2 stalks celery, chopped
· 2 carrots, diced
· 3 tablespoons dried parsley
· 1 teaspoon dried oregano
· salt and pepper to taste
· 2 cubes chicken bouillon
· 2 cups water
· 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
· 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
· 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
· 1/2 cup milk
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll out bottom pie crust, press into a 10 inch pie pan, and set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the bouillon and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in the potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm. In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the turkey and flour. Add the milk, and heat through. Stir the turkey mixture into the vegetable mixture, and cook until thickened. Cool slightly, and then pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Roll out the top crust, and place on top of filling. Flute edges, and make 4 slits in the top crust to let out steam. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Turkey n' Stuffing Bake
INGREDIENTS:
· 3 cups prepared stuffing
· 2 3/4 ounces French fried onions
· 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
· 3/4 cup milk
· 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
· 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
· 3 cups prepared stuffing
· 2 3/4 ounces French fried onions
· 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
· 3/4 cup milk
· 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
· 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
DIRECTIONS:
Combine stuffing and 1/2 can onions. Spoon the stuffing mixture into a 9 inch shallow baking dish. Press stuffing across bottom and up sides of dish to form a shell. Combine undiluted soup, milk, turkey, and peas; pour into stuffing shell. Bake, in a covered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Top with remaining onions. Bake, it uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Serve hot.
Combine stuffing and 1/2 can onions. Spoon the stuffing mixture into a 9 inch shallow baking dish. Press stuffing across bottom and up sides of dish to form a shell. Combine undiluted soup, milk, turkey, and peas; pour into stuffing shell. Bake, in a covered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Top with remaining onions. Bake, it uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Serve hot.
Turkey Burrito
INGREDIENTS:
· 3 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite-size pieces
· 1 cup prepared stuffing
· 1 cup mashed potatoes
· 1 cup leftover gravy
· 2 quarts turkey broth
· 1 large onion, chopped
· 1/4 cup self-rising flour
· 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
· 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
· 3 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced
· 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno pepper juice
· salt and pepper to taste
· 1 tablespoon dried parsley
· 3 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite-size pieces
· 1 cup prepared stuffing
· 1 cup mashed potatoes
· 1 cup leftover gravy
· 2 quarts turkey broth
· 1 large onion, chopped
· 1/4 cup self-rising flour
· 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
· 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
· 3 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced
· 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno pepper juice
· salt and pepper to taste
· 1 tablespoon dried parsley
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot, combine turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, broth, and onion. Bring to a boil, and cook until onion is soft. Thicken with flour if needed. Warm the tortillas in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Spoon the turkey mixture onto a warm tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll into a burrito. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Spread more cheese on top and add another spoonful of the turkey mixture over the cheese. Garnish with jalapeno slices, sprinkle with jalapeno juice, and season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes:Use what you have leftover from Thanksgiving dinner. Make it heavy on the turkey and lighter on the potatoes, dressing, and gravy. It's not supposed to be real thick. Any type of shredded cheese will work in this recipe.
In a large pot, combine turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, broth, and onion. Bring to a boil, and cook until onion is soft. Thicken with flour if needed. Warm the tortillas in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Spoon the turkey mixture onto a warm tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll into a burrito. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Spread more cheese on top and add another spoonful of the turkey mixture over the cheese. Garnish with jalapeno slices, sprinkle with jalapeno juice, and season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes:Use what you have leftover from Thanksgiving dinner. Make it heavy on the turkey and lighter on the potatoes, dressing, and gravy. It's not supposed to be real thick. Any type of shredded cheese will work in this recipe.
Green Turkey and Cheese
INGREDIENTS:
· 1 pound spinach, washed and chopped
· 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
· 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
· 1 pound spinach, washed and chopped
· 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
· 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch casserole dish. Place the spinach in the prepared casserole dish. Top with the cubed turkey then with the grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch casserole dish. Place the spinach in the prepared casserole dish. Top with the cubed turkey then with the grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Turkey sandwiches
INGREDIENTS:
· 2 slices of fresh white bread
· 1 or 2 tbls of Best Foods mayo depend on “tasty level”.
· Turkey, cut into slices or cut into small chunks for other recipe.
· 1 fresh apple, any type cut into small chunks for other recipe.
· Salt and pepper to taste.
DIRECTIONS:
There are two ways to do this. My mom would take the bread and slather it with best foods mayonnaise, salt it and layer the thinly sliced turkey on top of one side and put the other side on top. Then slice it and serve with what ever you liked, a tall glass of cold milk always was a good idea. I was talking to another person at my work and they made a turkey salad with the above ingredients, but added the apple to the mixture and pile it high on the bread. That sounds really good and a tasty break from “tradition”.
and last but not least….
· 2 slices of fresh white bread
· 1 or 2 tbls of Best Foods mayo depend on “tasty level”.
· Turkey, cut into slices or cut into small chunks for other recipe.
· 1 fresh apple, any type cut into small chunks for other recipe.
· Salt and pepper to taste.
DIRECTIONS:
There are two ways to do this. My mom would take the bread and slather it with best foods mayonnaise, salt it and layer the thinly sliced turkey on top of one side and put the other side on top. Then slice it and serve with what ever you liked, a tall glass of cold milk always was a good idea. I was talking to another person at my work and they made a turkey salad with the above ingredients, but added the apple to the mixture and pile it high on the bread. That sounds really good and a tasty break from “tradition”.
and last but not least….
Turkey Soup
INGREDIENTS:
1 carcass
3 large carrots, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cut green
beans, drained 1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped cabbage
2 cups white rice
DIRECTIONS:
Pick your Thanksgiving turkey nearly clean. (Turkey salad is great for a few days, or even turkey pot pies.) We are not real concerned about the choice meat here. Dump the turkey and all of its debris, including the juices, into a large pot. Add green beans, celery, spinach, cabbage, and white rice. Pour in enough water to cover everything. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for an hour or so. Add more water as needed. Remove all turkey bones and unwanted debris (i.e., skin, cartilage, etc.). There you have it. It's kind of a culinary scrapbook of your Turkey Day.
1 carcass
3 large carrots, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cut green
beans, drained 1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup chopped cabbage
2 cups white rice
DIRECTIONS:
Pick your Thanksgiving turkey nearly clean. (Turkey salad is great for a few days, or even turkey pot pies.) We are not real concerned about the choice meat here. Dump the turkey and all of its debris, including the juices, into a large pot. Add green beans, celery, spinach, cabbage, and white rice. Pour in enough water to cover everything. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for an hour or so. Add more water as needed. Remove all turkey bones and unwanted debris (i.e., skin, cartilage, etc.). There you have it. It's kind of a culinary scrapbook of your Turkey Day.
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