Category: Leftovers

  • Rainbow Turkey Soup

    Rainbow Turkey Soup

    Ah, soup night! I made the broth Monday from the turkey carcass and refrigerated it in a big old pickle jar. Tonight I skimmed off the fat that had solidified. I remember the first time I made turkey broth. I pulled it out of the fridge the next night to make soup and got very…

  • Homemade Enchilada Sauce for Turkey Enchiladas

    Homemade Enchilada Sauce for Turkey Enchiladas

    Just in time for Thanksgiving here in the US. I roasted a turkey on Sunday, sort of a pre-holiday feast since I won’t be hosting turkey day this year. Nothing fancy about the roasting I did–just an herbed butter rubbed all over. I made some broth from the carcass yesterday, of course, and will make…

  • Chicken Quesadillas

    Chicken Quesadillas

    I frequently end up with bits and pieces of leftover chicken. I will sometimes freeze this after dicing it and it works great in various casseroles, creamed chicken, chicken pot pies, etc. Tonight I needed something that could be ready quickly after swim team practice for my eldest. i had barbecued some marinated chicken breasts…