It’s truly a Thanksgiving tradition to eat too much turkey and stuffing, then slip into a food coma before you realize it. Then you wake up groggy and stiff, wondering what the heck to do with all the leftovers. Should you send them home with your guests? Absolutely, but don't forget to save some for yourself because we found recipes to transform them into delicious treats. Come on, we’ll show you how it’s done!
Pilgrim Sandwich
Sandwiches are an after-Thanksgiving must! A Pilgrim Sandwich features a holiday dinner on a bun, roll, croissant, or whatever bread you like. Choose your bread, then pile on leftovers for the most delicious sweet and savory combination ever! First, coat the bottom bread with cream cheese or butter, and then add layers—cranberry sauce, stuffing, turkey, and lettuce. Our mouths are watering just thinking about this Pilgrim Sandwich.
Cranberry Scones
Who says scones have to be blueberry? Cranberry Scones will be a game-changer in your household. The cranberries are bursting with flavor and a beautiful ruby color. And they are super-easy to make. You can use dried cranberries or the leftovers you cooked for Thanksgiving. These will be great for breakfast or an afternoon treat. You can even make a large batch with all of your leftover cranberries and freeze them until the Christmas holiday rolls around!
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole is an exceptional culinary creation. The meal is simple, and uses just about every leftover to make a juicy dish to feed your family. The secret is layering savory, sweet, and spicy to seal in the juices and get a browned top. The end goal is similar to a Shepherd’s Pie because you use mashed potatoes on top to cover the layers of turkey, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Irresistible!
Turkey Pot Pie
You can also feed your whole family with this unique Turkey Pot Pie. This dish is really easy to make and serve, especially if you use store-bought pie crust. All you need to do is stuff the crust with leftover turkey, spices, gravy, and veggies, and you’ll have a pie to feed close to eight people! It is the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly night following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
And now for something completely different! How about a Pumpkin Pie Martini nightcap? Yep, you read that right — a martini, but not your typical variety and not made with gin or vermouth. This dessert-like cocktail uses vanilla vodka and aged rum to complement pumpkin spices and maple syrup, topped with frozen whipped cream. Thank you, Thanksgiving, for inspiring this must-try treat!
The incredible kitchen in your beautiful new home at Lariat will have plenty of space to create masterpieces and store leftovers. Plus, you can relax away from holiday stress on our planned resident-exclusive trails, fishing dock, future Amenity Center and pavilion known as The Junction, and much more. Contact us today to find your new holiday haven.