November 23, 2008

What to do with all this TURKEY!
Staring at the carcass without a clue? Tired of the same old leftovers? Try some of these ideas.
How about Turkey Hash! Dice potatoes, onions and seasonings (try sage or rosemary), saute until just soft. Add diced turkey and continue to saute until browned. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with eggs.

Turkey Broth
Dice Carrots, Onions, Celery and seasonings, like parsley and sage. Saute until just soft. Take the turkey carcass and break it up enough so it can all fit in a pot. My favorite way to cook stock at home is using a crock pot. It cooks without scorching and you don't have to stir as often. Place the bones and vegetables in the pot and cover with water. Bring to a low simmer and cook about 4 hours. Strain. You can freeze some of the stock into blocks and use it for cooking dishes that require a bouillon cube or just add vegetables and noodles for a yummy soup.

How about rolling out a pie dough and making turkey pot pie. Dicing the turkey with assorted vegetables and making a frittata with eggs. If you're really adventurous, combine the turkey with gruyere cheese and make a souffle. Let us know if you have any other great ideas.