Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Hungry for Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

For many Americans, the best part of Thanksgiving dinner happens on the Friday after the holiday, when the leftovers begin. The November celebration that began at a single table nearly 400 years ago has grown into a holiday feast eaten in nearly 90 percent of American households. According to the National Turkey Federation, Americans gobble more than 690 million pounds of the big bird every Thanksgiving....

Please click here to continue reading my article, "Looking Forward to Thanksgiving Leftovers" on NPR.org, and get the Thanksgiving leftovers recipes below.

cranberry sauce and honey smoothie
Cranberry-Honey Smoothie

migas
Migas

leftover mashed potato cakes
Mashed Potato Cakes

Turkey, Quinoa, and Persimmon Salad with Warm Cranberry-Maple Dressing
Turkey, Quinoa, and Persimmon Salad with Warm Cranberry-Maple Dressing

cheesy turkey and kale quesadillas
Cheesy Turkey and Kale Quesadillas