Fri 8 Dec 2006
In the week after Thanksgiving every news outlet from NPR to MSN goes through the recipe cards, giving their respective audience dozens of ideas for what to do with mounting leftovers, stacked neatly in the fridge.
The gobbler is a classic, but there are alternative takes, an American southwestern turkey with chipotle sauce. Then there are the standard pot pies, potato croquettes, and casseroles. Exotic takes included a diced turkey and mango cury on rice, and the list goes on.
Our take kept us in America with deep fried pumpkin cheesecake bites and thanksgiving enchiladas.
Putting together the enchiladas was a no brainer. Lay the tortilla flat, fill it up like a burrito with a slather of mashed potatoes, a serving of turkey. A spoonful or two of stuffing, and a pinch of green beans. Wrap it up and place in a glass baking dish. Cover the whole thing with leftover gravy, bake for 30-40 minutes and voila.
The cheesecake I needed a little help with.
I knew I wanted to wrap them in eggroll wrappers, but then what?
How bout a coating of cinnamon sugar and cinnamon?
Perfecto!
What did you do with your leftovers?
December 10th, 2006 at 3:49 am
Hi!
Came to your blog through Google.
I should have found you earlier, your posts on Korean food is great. I’ll be going back to Singapore soon, but I’m planning to come back during summer.
I’ll use your blog as my guide. Thanks for the info.
December 10th, 2006 at 7:41 am
I was very uncreative and went with the traditional for our family–open-faced turkey sandwiches drenched in gravy and served with french fries.
Your alternatives look fabulous!!!
December 16th, 2006 at 12:42 am
The deep fried cheesecake is absolutely devine. A great way to perk up leftovers! Also, any use of tortillas is a great break from old rolls, viva la Mexicana!