Today I’m going to hook you up with some recipes I’ve found for that leftover turkey you’ll have soon. How can you possibly make leftover turkey taste good and different without remembering the meals past, and maybe not so fondly?

Trust me - with these recipes, you’ll be thankful all over again. (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself, had to throw in a lame joke - it’s a sickness.)

Here’s a recipe for a Turkey Pasta Toss that looks delicious. I’m a sucker for pasta, so this is definitely a winner for me.

TURKEY-PASTA TOSS - Serves: 4

2 medium carrots
3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp dried whole basil
3/4 lb cooked turkey breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
8 cups water
1/2 (8 oz) package fettuccine
2 oz fresh snow peas - trimmed
1 cup small fresh mushrooms
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp margarine

Cut carrots in half lengthwise; scrape halves into long
strips, using a vegetable peeler; cut into 2-inch pieces,
set aside.
Combine orange juice & next 3 ingredients in as small
saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in
turkey; cook 1 minute. Set aside.
Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large dutch oven; add
fettuccine & cook 7 minutes or until tender. Add carrot
strips & snow peas; cook 30 seconds. Drain well, and
return to dutch oven.
Add turkey mixture, mushrooms, & remaining ingredients to
fettuccine mixture; toss gently. Serve warm.

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I included that cute little graphic they did there with their names, the recipe writers, I wonder how long this recipe has been out there. :D
The next one I have for you is a Tex Mex Turkey Chili. I gonna have to try this one!
Check it out:

TEX-MEX TURKEY CHILI -Serves:6

1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp sugar
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans drained
2 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
3/4 cup water

Combine onion, garlic, and oil in a 2 quart glass measure.
Cover and microwave at high 3 minutes or until onion is tender,
stirring every minute.
Add chili powder and next four ingredients; stirring well.
Microwave, uncovered, at high 6 to 9 minutes or until slightly
thickened, stirring mixture every 3 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients; stir well. Microwave, uncovered, at
high 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 6 cups (about
187 calories per 1-cup serving)

Grab some crackers I’m ready for chili! Sometimes I have to let my southern side show. :D
In anticipation of expanding waistlines and that miserable feeling that makes you want to give some of that food back…take it easy tomorrow, better yet - fix a plate for home and then fix a plate to eat. ;). Knowing the great recipes you can get your hands on and implement with leftover turkey, you’ll be glad you did. I promise.

Here’s more:

TURKEY PASTA PRIMAVERA

1 (12 oz) package uncooked fettuccine
1-1/2 lbs fresh broccoli cut into flowerettes
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 (6 oz.) can pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
4 cups chopped cooked turkey
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
basil sauce - recipe follows -
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
lettuce leaves

*****Basil Sauce:*****
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic
2 eggs
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream

Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water; drain.
Combine fettuccine and next 9 ingredients, tossing well.
Add 2/3 cup Basil Sauce (see Part 2 of this recipe) and
Cherry tomatoes; toss gently. Chill. Serve on lettuce
leaves.
*****BASIL SAUCE*****
Combine basil & garlic in processor and process for 30
seconds or until basil is minced. Add eggs and next 4
ingredients. Process 20 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
With motor running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady
stream, mixing just until well blended. Add sour cream,
and process about 5 seconds or until well blended. Makes
about 2-1/4 Cups.

Mmmmm. Pasta. Okay, I am now anxiously awaiting tomorrow’s time around the table. Good family, great food - I am going to make a tater tot casserole (if you want this recipe leave a comment) for the festivities tomorrow…what will you be taking to your family’s dinner? You’re not the one who brings the rolls are you? LOL. ( I only laugh because that used to be me! )

Have a great day everyone and try not to be cranky if you’re at work like me. Be glad traffic was lighter because of all the people that are off work. Yeah, I know - I’m not fooling anyone but hey - try to have a great day anyways and pig out tomorrow!