Move over, boring day-after turkey meals.
Try our Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup or the Ultimate Turkey Avocado Sandwich.
And we don’t just mean the turkeyleftover gravy is used to add depth of flavor and body.
Jennifer Causey
Foh Gai Jook (Turkey Jook)
Jook is what the Cantonese call rice porridge.
This homey rice porridge is a delicious way to repurpose your turkey carcass.
Turkey Nachos
These quick nachos work well with shredded turkey breast if you have leftovers around.
Jennifer Causey
If you like the heat, add jalapeno slices at the end.
Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries & Turkey
Give leftover turkey new life with these delicious stuffed potatoes.
A drizzle of homemade honey-mustard dressing soaks into the hot potatoes, adding tons of flavor.
Serve for lunch or dinner alongside a bowl of soup for a filling meal.
One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup
Got leftover turkey?
Jennifer Causey
Turkey, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta
This easy pasta recipe is a weeknight dinner lifesaver.
While shelf-stable pesto will work here, we prefer the fresh flavor and more vibrant color of refrigerated pesto.
Look for it in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, near the fresh pasta and marinara sauce.
Don’t forget to secure your Parmesan rinds!
Adding one to a soup like this adds a rich umami flavor.
Turkey Dinner in a Skillet
Here’s a new way to enjoy that Thanksgiving dinner taste!
Turkey tenderloin slices, broccoli and bread “stuffing” cook up quickly in this layered one-skillet dinner.
No leftover cooked turkey?
This healthy potpie is just as delicious with chicken.
Serve it up any time you need a dose of comfort food for dinner.
3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Bites
Baked Brie is a perennially popular appetizer.
Turkey & Wild Rice Soup with Vegetables
Thanksgiving turkey leftovers have never been so delicious.
Wild rice adds a nutty flavorplus extra protein and fiberto this creamy, hearty soup.
Try this easy, healthy turkey recipe to help you use your holiday extras.
Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps
Use Thanksgiving turkey in place of the deli slices for this recipe.
Victor Protasio
Crispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap.
It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go.
Turkey-Vegetable Bake
Need to use up leftover turkey from the holidays?
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
Make this low fat casserole.
It’s made with brown rice and lots of vegetables.
you might even poach the eggs ahead of timeslip them into steaming-hot water to rewarm them just before serving.
This version blends peas, leeks and carrots with diced turkey, all in a creamy herb sauce.
Keep prep time minimal with leftover chicken, precut butternut squash and trimmed Brussels sprouts.
Turkey Enchiladas
These turkey enchiladas take leftovers in a whole new direction.
These simple enchiladas take only 10 minutes to prep, and they work equally well with leftover chicken too.
Warming the tortillas prevents them from cracking and breaking.
Use same-size mushrooms so they cook evenly.
If you dont have leftover mashed potatoes, opt for store-bought.
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
