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guests may even surprise you, as not everyone has a traditional
holiday dinner. Ham, seafood dishes and even pizza have all
managed to become a holiday dinner at one point or another. Make
sure your non-Christmas- celebrating friends know that any dish
goes, as long as it's made from something they already have --
that lasagna or casserole that's sitting in the freezer, for
instance. Again, only leftover dishes are strongly encouraged for
this party.
award
the best
To stir up
creative ideas among your guests' recipe planning, offer a prize
for the most creative dish. Perhaps you bought an extra gift
during your holiday shopping that you thought was cute but
realized it just wasn't right for anyone you knew? Award the
leftover gift for the most original and creative leftover dish
entrepreneur!
The recipes provided are
just a few examples of what you can make to recycle your leftovers
but find your own unique food combinations. Just remember to keep
passing around that holiday buzz to your guests with a Rum-Egg Nog
drink, and prove that you don't truly believe the holidays are
'officially' over at your fabulous leftovers party!
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turkey
quesadillas
Any leftover vegetables or cheeses can be incorporated in this
popular dish.
1 Heat
non-stick skillet over medium heat. No need to add butter
otherwise it will be too greasy. Add
flour tortillas on bottom of pan.
2
Add ready pieces
of turkey, chopped onions, sliced mushrooms, chopped red or green
peppers, grated cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or any other
leftover cheeses you may have).
3
Top with another
flour tortilla. Use a dish plate to weigh down the tortillas so
that the ingredients will be cook evenly.
4
Cook until
cheese melts and the tortilla is slightly brown on both sides,
about 2-3 minutes. Cut into quarters to serve with sour cream or
salsa.
cranberry
sauce
Cranberry Sauce is so versatile that it can be used for
appetizers, savory dipping sauces to sweet desserts toppings.
simple cranberry
sauce:
Reheat in small saucepan over medium-heat for about 5 minutes or
heat microwave for 1-2 on High. Transfer to small dish and spread
generously on sliced French bread or whole-wheat crackers.
For a sweet dessert
topping, add any of the following ingredients together to
reheated cranberry sauce: ¼ cup orange juice, 1 Tbsp honey,
chopped pear or apple, orange, lemon or lime zest. Mix together
and cook for a few minutes, about 5-10 minutes, over medium heat.
Drizzle over very generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.
As a savory side,
add any or all of these ingredients: ½ chopped red onions, 1
chopped garlic clove, 1 tsp oregano, and ¼ cup red wine. Mix
together and cook for a few minutes, about 5-10 minutes, over
medium heat. Serve as dipping sauce or side dish. |
