{"id":11007,"date":"2022-11-20T15:20:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T20:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=11007"},"modified":"2022-11-20T15:20:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T20:20:08","slug":"leftovers-are-the-best-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2022\/11\/20\/leftovers-are-the-best-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Leftovers Are The Best!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8254 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/turkey-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/turkey-1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/turkey-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last week my friend, Mike, and I were talking about how much we love Thanksgiving, We exchanged stories about past holidays, our own personal traditions and of course our favorite recipes. He&#8217;s excited that he&#8217;ll be roasting not just one turkey but two! Wow! I figured he feeds a lot of friends and family at Thanksgiving, but Mike said he makes the second turkey because his favorite part of the holiday are the leftovers. He went on to describe his favorite sandwich creations of turkey, stuffing and cranberry,<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">I had to agree, <em><strong>Leftovers Are The Best!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Some folks, like Mike, (my family included!) love the leftovers even more than the original meal. Why don\u2019t we make turkey sandwiches all year with cranberry sauce? \u00a0It\u2019s soooo good. But at some point everyone gets tired of the sandwiches and it&#8217;s time to use up the leftovers in other ways that everyone will enjoy.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8253 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/left.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have more leftovers than you think you can handle, just freeze them. Here are a few tips for freezing your favorite dishes.<\/p>\n<h3>How to freeze:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid foods like the turkey, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and then put in freezer-safe bag. Be sure to squeeze out any air as you seal the bag.<\/li>\n<li>Soups, gravies, sauces etc. freeze in glass or heavy plastic bags. Leave a little room. Remember your science lesson that liquids expand when freezing.<\/li>\n<li>Mark the date on the bag or container and enter the item in your DinnerTime Pantry manager for future use.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8256 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/freeze-leftovers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/freeze-leftovers.png 715w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/freeze-leftovers-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Foods to freeze:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Turkey:<\/strong><\/span> Cut from the bone into similar size pieces for easy defrosting. Good for up to three months.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Turkey Bones.<\/strong><\/span> Freeze the leftover carcass to use later for homemade stock.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Mashed Potatoes.<\/strong><\/span> Mashed potatoes made with added fats like butter or cream will freeze well for up to a year.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Gravy.<\/strong><\/span> If your gravy is made with a base of flour it will freeze better than gravy made with milk or cream. Try freezing your gravy in an ice cube tray for easy portions. Gravy only lasts a few days in the fridge but will last up to three months in the freezer.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Cranberry Sauce<\/strong><\/span>. Freeze for up to two months.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Stuffing.<\/span><\/strong> Freeze your left-over stuffing for up to a month. Do not freeze stuffing made with oysters. <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8257 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/apple-pie-left-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/apple-pie-left-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/apple-pie-left-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/apple-pie-left-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/apple-pie-left.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Sweet Potato Casserole.<\/span><\/strong> Some folks put marshmallows on top. if you do this, remove them before your freeze the rest of your casserole. Freeze for up to three months.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Pumpkin and Squash<\/span>.<\/strong> These freeze well for up to three months. They do best if they are pureed first. Put in smaller bags or containers and add as filler to soups.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Green Beans and Brussels Sprouts.<\/span><\/strong> Nope! These do not freeze well if they are already cooked.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Rolls.<\/strong><\/span> There is no substitution for fresh rolls, but you can freeze leftover dinner rolls. Individually wrap each roll so you can pull out as many as you need at a time. Frozen rolls should last up to three months.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Pies.<\/strong><\/span> Who has enough leftover pie to freeze? But if you do, note that some types of pies like custard, cream, mouse or chiffon pies will not freeze well. Pumpkin, pecan or other pies will freeze for up to two months. Fruit pies freeze for up to four months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember to add your frozen items to your DinnerTime Pantry manager? Use them up in your weekly planning by indicating &#8220;use soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Did you know you can Search your<a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/plan\/recipe-box\/leftover%20turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Recipe Box<\/a> for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/plan\/recipe-box\/leftover%20turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leftover Turkey<\/a>,\u201d or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/plan\/recipe-box\/leftovers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leftovers<\/a>\u201d?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/1440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turkey and Sausage Gumbo<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/1429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turkey Club Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/1437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hearty Turkey, Veggie and Rice Soup<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/1440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1238 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/turkey_gumbo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/turkey_gumbo.jpg 256w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/turkey_gumbo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A low fat hearty meal in a bowl<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/1429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1240 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chicken-Club-Pizza-59132.thumb_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chicken-Club-Pizza-59132.thumb_.jpg 256w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Chicken-Club-Pizza-59132.thumb_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Who doesn\u2019t love pizza?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/recipes\/1437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1241 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hearty_chicken.thumb_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hearty_chicken.thumb_.jpg 256w, https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/hearty_chicken.thumb_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Quick to make and easy to enjoy!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week my friend, Mike, and I were talking about how much we love Thanksgiving, We exchanged stories about past holidays, our own personal traditions and of course our favorite recipes. 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