These creative ideas for redoing the remains of your Thanksgiving feast are so fresh and exciting your family will never know they're eating an encore of Thursday's big meal. Just don't call them leftovers!
Excess mashed sweet potatoes and a bit of ginger lend their classic fall flavors to these hearty waffles. What you don't eat for breakfast can be reheated and served with ice cream in a decadent waffle sundae!
We know some traditionalists wouldn't dare to try anything with their leftovers outside of the much-loved Day-After Sandwich. If you're a creature of habit, try one of our fun sandwich variations this holiday season:
Curried Turkey Salad: Mix chopped white- and dark-meat turkey with mayonnaise, a dash of curry powder, and a handful of raisins. Serve between slices of sourdough bread.
TBAT: Layer boneless turkey-breast pieces with bacon, avocado, and tomatoes. Wrap it all up in a whole-wheat tortilla.
Open-Faced Turkey Melt: Top a whole-wheat English muffin half with turkey, caramelized onions, shredded kale, and a slice of fontina cheese. Melt the cheese under the broiler before serving.
Reuben Redone: Serve shredded turkey between two pieces of toasted rye bread with a smattering of sauerkraut, a slice of Swiss cheese, and a bit of Dijon mustard.
Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Parents magazine.
