Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Deep Dish Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Deep Dish Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Deep Dish Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Deep Dish Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Design your own pot pie, use what you have leftover. 4 tablespoons butter, separated 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 medium celery ribs, finely sliced 2 medium carrots, finely sliced 5 ounces mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups turkey meat, diced 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup frozen peas 2 -3 cups turkey… Read More »

Design your own pot pie, use what you have leftover. 4 tablespoons butter, separated 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 medium celery ribs, finely sliced 2 medium carrots, finely sliced 5 ounces mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups turkey meat, diced 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup frozen peas 2 -3 cups turkey… Read More »

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Makes 2 sandwiches Mostarda: 1 (9-ounce) Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 3/4 cups (9 ounces) dried apricots and raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 small cinnamon stick 1/4 cup (1¾ ounces) brown sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard In a saute… Read More »

Makes 2 sandwiches Mostarda: 1 (9-ounce) Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 3/4 cups (9 ounces) dried apricots and raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 small cinnamon stick 1/4 cup (1¾ ounces) brown sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard In a saute… Read More »

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

Turkey French Dip

¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple or mango chutney, coarsely chopped 2 cups leftover shredded turkey meat 1 ⅓ cups warm gravy Salt, as needed 1 cup leftover stuffing 1 ounce mild blue cheese, crumbled (optional) 2 hoagie rolls, split 1.    In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, mayonnaise… Read More »

¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple or mango chutney, coarsely chopped 2 cups leftover shredded turkey meat 1 ⅓ cups warm gravy Salt, as needed 1 cup leftover stuffing 1 ounce mild blue cheese, crumbled (optional) 2 hoagie rolls, split 1.    In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, mayonnaise… Read More »

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

Spicy Cranberry Turkey Wrap

1 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar 1 bag (12 oz.) cranberries, fresh or frozen* 1/2 cup currants or raisins 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 tsp. garlic, fresh or jarred, minced 3/4 tsp. cumin, ground 1 lb. turkey breast cutlets 1/2 cup spreadable… Read More »

1 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar 1 bag (12 oz.) cranberries, fresh or frozen* 1/2 cup currants or raisins 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 tsp. garlic, fresh or jarred, minced 3/4 tsp. cumin, ground 1 lb. turkey breast cutlets 1/2 cup spreadable… Read More »

Open Faced Turkey Sandwich with Apple and Havarti

Open Faced Turkey Sandwich with Apple and Havarti

Open Faced Turkey Sandwich with Apple and Havarti

Open Faced Turkey Sandwich with Apple and Havarti

4 (2-ounce) slices country or peasant bread 4 teaspoons low-fat mayonnaise 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 cup trimmed arugula 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices red onion 12 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey 2 apples, each cored and cut crosswise into 8 (1/4-inch-thick)  slices 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Havarti cheese Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)   Preparation:… Read More »

4 (2-ounce) slices country or peasant bread 4 teaspoons low-fat mayonnaise 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 cup trimmed arugula 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices red onion 12 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey 2 apples, each cored and cut crosswise into 8 (1/4-inch-thick)  slices 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Havarti cheese Coarsely ground black pepper (optional)   Preparation:… Read More »

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

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Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »

Leftover Thanksgiving Hand Pies

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Leftover Thanksgiving Hand Pies

Leftover Thanksgiving Hand Pies

2 TBSP. Onion, minced 1/4 Red Pepper, diced fine (or any other color of sweet pepper) (optional) 1 TBSP. Butter 2 cups leftover cooked Turkey or Chicken, diced Leftover stuffing Leftover mashed potato Leftover Thanksgiving vegetables A few slices of cooked bacon crumbled Pie Crust or Puff Pastry shredded Cheddar cheese 1 Egg Chopped Thyme… Read More »

2 TBSP. Onion, minced 1/4 Red Pepper, diced fine (or any other color of sweet pepper) (optional) 1 TBSP. Butter 2 cups leftover cooked Turkey or Chicken, diced Leftover stuffing Leftover mashed potato Leftover Thanksgiving vegetables A few slices of cooked bacon crumbled Pie Crust or Puff Pastry shredded Cheddar cheese 1 Egg Chopped Thyme… Read More »

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed) 20 ounces fresh (uncooked) Italian-style turkey or pork sausage 2 medium yellow onions small dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 celery stalks small dice 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc 4… Read More »

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed) 20 ounces fresh (uncooked) Italian-style turkey or pork sausage 2 medium yellow onions small dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 celery stalks small dice 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc 4… Read More »

Herb and Apple Stuffing

Herb and Apple Stuffing

Herb and Apple Stuffing

Herb and Apple Stuffing

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large) 2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks) 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons kosher… Read More »

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large) 2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks) 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons kosher… Read More »