tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post6015367649377001310..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Love of LeftoversLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-70547574952804273992011-11-23T21:13:49.707-05:002011-11-23T21:13:49.707-05:00Keith - Fancy! (But I always thought Tetrazzini pl...Keith - Fancy! (But I always thought Tetrazzini played second base for the White Sox in the fifties.)<br /><br />Dru - Simple, but tasty.<br /><br />Darcy - I like wild rice. I like turkey. I like soup. I wonder if it will taste ok if I substitute gravy for the half and half?Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-70410735980861240192011-11-23T21:01:56.692-05:002011-11-23T21:01:56.692-05:00Here's our favorite use for leftover turkey:
...Here's our favorite use for leftover turkey:<br /><br />Wild Rice Soup<br /><br />1 large Onion<br />2 cups Carrots, diced<br />3 cups Celery, diced<br />½ cup Butter<br />2/3 cups Flour<br />6 cups Water<br />2 tablespoons McCormick chicken base (or 4 Bullion Cubes)<br />2 pkgs Rice-A-Roni Long Grain and Wild Rice<br />4 to 5 cups shredded turkey<br />2 cups Half and Half<br />½ teaspoon Salt<br />½ teaspoon Pepper<br /><br />1. Chop vegetables and place in large soup pot. Melt butter and sauté vegetables until tender.<br /><br />2. Add flour and stir until vegetables are coated. Let the flour cook for about 2-3 minutes until it has a golden blond color.<br /><br />3. Slowly add water and stir vigorously until flour dissolves. Prepare Rice-A-Roni as directed on box, then add to the soup.<br /><br />4. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on low until well blended, usually about 1 hour.<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062330171346995260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-6943136410703189592011-11-23T19:46:20.750-05:002011-11-23T19:46:20.750-05:00I make sliced turkey bits in gravy served over ric...I make sliced turkey bits in gravy served over rice with my leftovers.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-15871775766005402912011-11-23T18:31:10.314-05:002011-11-23T18:31:10.314-05:00Okay, Big Shot. You asked for it. My mom was a bi...Okay, Big Shot. You asked for it. My mom was a big fan of the Antoinette Pope Cookbook. Turkey leftovers went into turkey tetrazzini. The recipe went something like this: <br /><br />Turkey Tetrazzini <br /><br />Adapted from the Antoinette Pope School Cookbook<br /><br />3 pounds cooked turkey meat<br />¼ pound broad egg noodles <br />1 teaspoon salt<br />2 tablespoons melted butter<br />2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese<br />½ lb sliced mushrooms<br />2 tablespoons butter<br />½ teaspoon salt<br />A little pepper<br />Several slivers garlic<br />Additional salt, pepper and cheese<br /><br />Cut cooked turkey into slices about 2 inches long.<br /><br />Cook noodles in boiling unsalted water for about 10 minutes or until crisply tender, but not too soft. Drain noodles thoroughly. Pour noodles into bowl and season with the 1 teaspoon salt, melted butter, Parmesan cheese and 1 cup sauce (below).<br /><br />Saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes. Season with the ½ teaspoon salt, pepper and slivers of garlic, then continue to cook several minutes.<br /><br />Spread noodle mixture onto a flat, 10 x 1 and 1/3 buttered baking dish. Over noodles arrange sautéed mushrooms, pour a little sauce (recipe below) over mushrooms, then cover with thinly sliced turkey: season it with ¾ teaspoon salt and a little pepper. Pour remaining sauce over turkey and sprinkle top with ¼ C grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes, then broil for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot. (Serves 6)<br /><br />Sauce for Tetrazzini <br /><br />¼ cup melted butter<br />1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour<br />2 cups warm half & half<br />1 cups warm chicken/turkey stock<br />2 tablespoons sauterne wine<br />Blend flour into melted butter, gradually add cream and stock, stirring constantly. Cook until thick and smooth – about 5 minutes – adding salt and sauterne toward end.Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-44101745657142786962011-11-23T16:07:07.594-05:002011-11-23T16:07:07.594-05:00Those are some great ideas, everyone (except for t...Those are some great ideas, everyone (except for that cheese one--I'm cheesephobic). Hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-27951842323997824692011-11-23T14:08:16.181-05:002011-11-23T14:08:16.181-05:00Even stream-of-consciousness, you're funny, Al...Even stream-of-consciousness, you're funny, Alan! <br />Thanks for the ideas for left-overs, though I think I'll pass on the fajitas, Shannon ;-) Can't beat a turkey sandwich on toasted white bread with cranberry relish and Duke's mayo, to my mind.Deborah Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575491644343480392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-26385128551401768982011-11-23T11:39:06.996-05:002011-11-23T11:39:06.996-05:00Turkey Gravey and Biscuts for breakfast, Alan. Tha...Turkey Gravey and Biscuts for breakfast, Alan. That's milk gravey and biscuits with the leftover turkey thrown in. (Before you condemn, remember I grew up in Kentucky.)Darrell Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394984700734588887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-8264269298665201222011-11-23T11:19:57.759-05:002011-11-23T11:19:57.759-05:00I do a veggie Thanksgiving, and love using food fr...I do a veggie Thanksgiving, and love using food from my own garden. Happy day, everyone--and Alan, congrats on the great review!Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-46844680629404952802011-11-23T10:45:48.073-05:002011-11-23T10:45:48.073-05:00The worst Thanksgiving leftover meal? turkey fajit...The worst Thanksgiving leftover meal? turkey fajitas. My family is scarred. Have a delicious celebration, Alan!Shannon Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540336783142324746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-36648515968053419062011-11-23T10:27:17.858-05:002011-11-23T10:27:17.858-05:00A nice turkey , stuffing and gravy omlett. LOVE TH...A nice turkey , stuffing and gravy omlett. LOVE THEM!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-26217262754653882302011-11-23T10:13:08.761-05:002011-11-23T10:13:08.761-05:00By day three I give what's left of the meat to...By day three I give what's left of the meat to the dogs and cat.Sharon Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250166539820750654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-52865482743572796912011-11-23T08:58:39.314-05:002011-11-23T08:58:39.314-05:00Fritos and a Velveeta/Ro-tel cheese dip (made in t...Fritos and a Velveeta/Ro-tel cheese dip (made in the blender not on the stove) is part of every Thanksgiving feast in my family. My favorite leftover is a turkey sandwich made with the cheese dip.Robin Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373722202559066388noreply@blogger.com