Turkey Pasta Primavera...

When you make this dish, your family may not even know that it is a turkey leftover! For pasta lovers everywhere – this is a definite must! Turkey Pasta Primavera: 2 cups of shredded cooked turkey 1 cup of uncooked penne pasta 8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2/3 cup of carrot, julienned 3 tablespoons butter 4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup of chopped yellow summer squash 1/2...

What to Make with Turkey Leftovers...

Do you have turkey leftovers and wondering what to do with them other then turkey salad sandwiches or hot turkey sandwiches? You can get a little more creative – without a whole lot of effort and time and create dishes that are not a blatant leftover meals! Here are a few for you: To get the full recipe, just click on the link with the recipe you want and print it out for yourself! Turkey Enchiladas: Turkey Enchiladas Best...

Old Fashioned Turkey Pie...

This is an old time favourite! You can prepare it, bake it and freeze it for later – if you don’t feel like serving “something turkey”so close after the holidays. I have tired it both way – baked and then just defrosted and re-heated in the oven, or freezing it unbaked and then baking it when ready to serve. Either way – that little work right now rewards you with quick, easy and delicious...

Best Ever Turkey Casserole...

This dish will taste just like your Thanksgiving dinner! Or very close to it at least. Again – you can make it tonight or use turkey meat you have saved in your freezer – you will not be disappointed! Best Ever Turkey Casserole: 4 cups of cubed cooked turkey 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1-1/4 cups of chopped celery 3/4 cup of chopped onion 1/2 cup butter, cubed 6 cups of unseasoned bread...

Turkey Enchiladas...

These enchiladas make an excellent dish and chances are your family will be asking for them even when you no longer have turkey leftovers! Turkey Enchiladas: 3 cups of cubed cooked turkey 1 cup of chicken broth 1 cup of cooked long grain rice 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup of canned green chillies, chopped 1/2 cup of sour cream 1/3 cup of sliced, ripe olives 1/4 cup of minced, fresh cilantro 1...

How to Set Your Thanksgiving Buffet Table...

I have had all kinds of set-ups for festive dinners and I find that when you want to keep an informal and fun atmosphere, the buffet set up does work the best. Not only will you be able to accommodate a good number of people that way, I would compare the atmosphere to “Cocktail party mingle” – people find it easier to have a conversation with other than those seated directly beside them and to go for...

Black Friday...

The big U.S. holiday – Black Friday – is coming up, and I wanted to take this opportunity to explain what it is and discuss how I feel about it. First, the day isn’t technically a holiday, however, most employees (minus retailers and bankers) get the day off to boost up the number of shoppers on that day. It falls on the day after American Thanksgiving (the third Thursday in November) and has been a recognizable...

Top 10 Tips For Your Thanksgiving Table...

It can be easy – but first thing you will need to remember is that setting your table is almost is important as preparing and displaying your food. Paying attention to how you do it and remembering little details will make your holiday meal even more special! If you are wondering what tablecloth to use, or if you should use placemats instead, or where to put the cutlery , if you should consider setting a buffet-style...

Complete Thanksgiving Dinner...

Thanksgiving is one of greatest family holidays – we get to reflect on what we are thankful for, acknowledge with blessings and share a great meal with friends and family. Whether you are getting ready to start planning your twentieth Thanksgiving feast or your first, it is always a toss up – traditional roasted turkey with dressing and gravy, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie….or – something with just...

Thanksgiving Fun for Kids...

This can be helpful to occupy your children before or after dinner. Lots of families get together in early afternoons, adults like to sit and have a little catch up chats – of course – the guys will more than likely be glued to the TV screen….. What are the kids to do? If you don’t give them something of interest to occupy them, it is quite likely that they will become restless and asking for attention....