Using Up Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving is quickly coming. For our Canadian friends, it is coming in just a few days. This year, it will be celebrated on October 14. In America, we still have about a month and a half to wait. Soon, everyone will be busy planning menus and getting things ready to spend the day with loved ones. Leftovers are always a part of the Thanksgiving traditions as well. But what do we do with all them? How do we plan to use them up? Here are some delicious ideas for using up those holiday leftovers.

The reason I am writing about this today is because I have been asked by Rent/Redfin to do a post about using up Thanksgiving leftovers. The article is set to publish in October on the Rent. Blog, which saw over 2 million in traffic last year.  This is a big honor for me and I am very excited to participate.

Here are just a few of my recent ideas for using up those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers. These can easily become part of your holiday traditions as well.

1. Thanksgiving Leftovers – Turkey Enchiladas with Pumpkin Cream Sauce Thanksgiving Leftovers Transformed into Turkey Enchiladas with a Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Enchiladas in general are a great way to use up leftovers, but why not make them festive as well. I had just enough pumpkin puree for this dish, and then I also used up some of the turkey and vegetables to make these very tasty enchiladas.

2. Curried Thai Turkey and Vegetables – More Leftovers From Thanksgiving

Pasta is always a good way to use up leftovers of any kind. Why not turn your leftover turkey and vegetables into a festive pasta to continue the festive celebrations. You can dress it up even more by turning them into an ethnic dish too if you like. The pasta possibilities are endless.

3. Potato Pancakes – From Leftovers To Potato Pancakes

Almost everyone has mashed potatoes on their Thanksgiving table. Sometimes you have leftovers and sometimes you don’t, but if you do, turning those potatoes into potato pancakes is always a delicious option of repurposing them. No one will ever know they came from leftovers.

In fact, all these delicious options I have provided, no one will know they came from your Thanksgiving Holiday leftovers. The only way they will know is if you tell them. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.