Kate's Global Kitchen: Turkey + 3 Ingredients = Luscious Leftovers

Turkey + 3 Ingredients =
Luscious Leftovers

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You slaved in the kitchen for hours or even days preparing the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Let's face it: you're pooped!

Leftover turkey is great for just hacking off, sprinkling with salt and munching on, standing around the kitchen with family and friends. But sometimes you want a more substantial meal using the leftover bird, such as Rick Rodgers' Turkey Tetrazzini Gratin or a Mongolian Turkey and Broccoli Stir-Fry. Problem is, these recipes require getting back into the kitchen in a serious way, cutting and chopping and cooking again.

How about a simpler meal, one that comes together quickly and painlessly, but tastes like a world-class specialty? If this idea sounds appealing to you, consider what three ingredients you might pair with turkey to come up with a complete meal.

The "Turkey Plus Three-Ingredient" List

I've created two turkey-combo's to try: Mooshu Turkey and Turkey in Saffron Cream Sauce. But the possibilities are endless. Whether you pick stir-fry, sauté, hot casseroles, or cold salads, consider combining these ingredients with diced, cooked turkey:

Turkey plus...

Red enchilada sauce, grated cheese, corn tortillas = Turkey Enchiladas
Chicken broth, frozen wontons, bok choy or spinach = Turkey Wonton Soup
Ziti pasta, spaghetti sauce, grated mozzarella = Baked Ziti Casserole
Penne pasta, pesto sauce, grated Romano cheese = Turkey Pesto Toss
Potato, onion and bell pepper = Turkey Hash
Celery, sour cream, curry powder = Curried Turkey Salad
Crusty bread, cheddar cheese, sliced tomatoes = Turkey-Chedder Melt
Pears, gorgonzola cheese, Italian salad dressing = Turkey Pear Salad
Apples, pecans, blue cheese dressing = Turkey Pecan Salad
Barbecue sauce, toasted onion rolls, onion = BBQ Turkey Joes
Canned hominy, canned diced green chiles, chicken broth = New Mexican Turkey Posole
Grilled eggplant slices, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella = Turkey-eggplant Pizzettes
Creamed corn, kielbasa sausage, chicken broth = Turkey-Corn Chowder
Mustard, Cream, Pasta—Turkey and Pasta Dijon
Chinese 5-Spice, napa cabbage, green onion = 5-Spice Stir Fry
Teriyaki sauce, steamed white rice, shredded napa cabbage = Turkey-Teriyaki Rice Bowls