Too Much Turkey: Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

When it comes to turkey leftovers, I typically want something drastically different from what I’ve been eating for the past two days.

That’s why I like this turkey jambalaya recipe from aargersi via the Food52 website. Be sure to visit the site to read comments from the cook.

Turkey Jambalaya Ingredients

• 3 links andouille sausage - cooked and cut into bite size pieces
• 2 cups turkey - cut up
• 1 yellow onion - chopped
• 1 green bell pepper - chopped
• 2 ribs celery - chopped
• 2 cloves garlic - chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 Abita Amber (or other amber) beer
• water in addition to the beer to make 4 c liquid
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 2 cups canned whole tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons of cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

• Heat the olive oil on medium high in a large pot, add the onion, celery and bell pepper.

• Cook 3-4 minutes.

• Add the garlic, andouille and turkey, along with the Joe’s Stuff and paprika. Cook 2-3 more minutes.

• Hand crush the tomatoes and add them.

• Add all remaining ingredients except the parsley.

• Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and cover - cook until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.

• Stir in the parsley and serve.

Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Credit: Taste of Home

Yields: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey

• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Cubed avocado and thinly sliced green onions (optional)

Directions

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

• Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours. If desired, top with avocado and green onions.

The Ultimate “I’m Still Not Sick of Thanksgiving Food” Sandwich

If you’re not tired of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, this is one of the easiest meals you’ll make. Your ingredients are pretty much all your Thanksgiving leftovers.

Put some mayo on two slices of bread and then place the turkey on the bread. Then, take whatever leftovers are your favorite and start layering them on the bread. You could put whatever you want on it — stuffing, cranberry sauce, turnips.

It’s easy but a little messy, especially if you put a lot of layers!

Editor’s Note: This article originally ran on Nov. 29, 2013.