Thanksgiving could not have come at a more opportune time. What could be better than traveling to see the family and gorging on turkey, corn casserole, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie?
Leftovers. And not a moment too soon – or late. This week looks like it could be one of the busiest for me. With government meetings every night except Friday – so far – cooking won’t be one of those luxuries I’ll be able to enjoy.
Good thing I packed plenty of food storage containers and a cooler. I was sent back home with a container of turkey, one of ham, broccoli casserole, stuffing, and, of course, pumpkin pie.
If I plan my dinners just right, I should be able to make it stretch at least a couple nights.
Sunday, after coming home from the 2 ½-hour journey to Tampa, I made gnocchi in tomato sauce just to break up the Thanksgiving dinner redux.
I have enough left over sauce to make spaghetti and meatballs maybe Wednesday, if time permits.
At any rate, I know that once these Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, I won’t feel the need for a turkey sandwich for quite some time. I just might have to go with roast beef – until Christmas.
What are your plans for Thanksgiving leftovers? I’d love to hear what turkey concoctions you have in mind.
Until next time,
Happy Eats!