Thanksgiving Leftovers.....

Alright, it isn't even Thanksgiving and we've got a posting for leftovers! But, they're inevitable so let's prepare for extras! Here's one from Diabetic Living Mag that's wonderful and low carb. Enjoy!!

Turkey and Sweet Potato Chowder
(Mashing the potato thickens the soup without adding carbs.)


Servings: 5 (1-1/3 cup) servings
Calories216


1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup loose-pack frozen whole kernel corn
12 oz. cooked turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2-1/4 cups)
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine chopped potato and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 12 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Do not drain. Using a potato masher, mash potato until mixture is thickened and nearly smooth.

2. Stir corn, turkey, milk, sweet potato, and pepper into potato mixture in saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.

4. To serve, ladle chowder into bowls. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Makes 5 (1-1/3-cup) servings.

** In order to use up leftovers, omit the fresh sweet potatoes and add pre-cooked one. Also, squash could be added as well. Just use your imagination and create your own special chowder! **

<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> Contessa

Hey, comeon...you know you'll have leftovers, think proactively. Do you really want Turkey Tetrazzini once again? Here's something else to consider.....

Savory Hand Pies


Made with leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy. Add leftover chopped herbs for extra flavor. Feel free to add anything else you have leftover! Experiment!



Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped roasted turkey
3/4 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cut green beans, cooked
some leftover carrot,opt.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 (14.1-oz.) packages refrigerated piecrusts
1 large egg, beaten
Turkey gravy, warmed

Preparation:
1. Stir together first 6 ingredients. Season with desired amount of salt and pepper.

2. Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll each piecrust. Lightly roll each into a 12-inch circle. Cut each piecrust into 6 circles using a 4-inch round cutter. Place about 3 Tbsp. turkey mixture just below center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling, pressing and folding edges to seal.

3. Arrange pies on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with egg.

4. Bake at 400° for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with warm gravy.

Now, the purpose here is to use up leftovers so add whatever else you'd like. All will make them unique!


Note: Unbaked pies can be frozen up to 1 month. Bake frozen pies 30 to 32 minutes or until golden brown.


Hope all had a filling and glorious, Thanksgiving Dinner!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />


<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> Contessa

Yummmmm!
They come out really good using Puff Pastry instead of the pie crust too!

Yumma!! I always use Puff pastry for my pot pies. Actually, Trader Joe's is the best!! OMG.....we're going to have so much fun with the leftovers!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />


<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> Contessa

and since puff pastry comes in squares, you can make squares and fold into triangles for your recipe, with no leftover waste!

Contessa,
I just made the turkey chowder and it is delicious. I used butternut squash since I had no sweet potatoes leftover. It wasn't as thick as I wanted so I added about a cup of leftover mashed potatoes and that helped. I also added some leftover green beans. Thanks for helping me use my leftovers in a healthy and tasty way!!
Deb

I really like my Mom's Turkey Tetrazinni for T-Day leftovers! YUMMMMM!

I'm glad you enjoyed and got creative!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> My favorite part of Thanksgiving Dinner are the leftovers!! Seriously!! I'm not a turkey fan....not a mashed potato fan....or stuffing....but put those babies together and you're got some real mayhem going on in the tastebuds!! YES! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> Contessa

Hey Contessa,
Loved your turkey chowder recipe. Now I have ham leftovers. Any soup or chowder recipes in your repertoire?
Thanks.

I'll check my millions of recipes for you! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> I do know that HoneyBaked Ham stores have a packaged Bean Soup that's awesome. I'll get back to you....


<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> Contessa

Anon, I made this split pea soup in the crockpot yesterday and it came out very good. My son-in-law loved it!
http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotsoup/r/bl17c5.htm

It must have been really good Annie! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> That is similar to the one I make and everybody here loves it too. Hope you are enjoying your little "taste" of winter! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

It was good Elizabeth! Now I have to finish up the turkey soup for them. And I'm freezing my you-know-what off!

Annie--finally warming up here in Central Florida!! It's going to be up over 70 for the next several days here. Hope you get back here soon!

Carol, could not believe how cold it's been in Florida! It was colder there this morning than it was here in CT. I'll be going home next Wednesday.

Oh, next Wednesday?? Who knows what it will be by then!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Will be nice the next few days though, in the 70's.