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Teriyaki Coconut Turkey

This is a simple recipe perfect for leftover poultry.  I used turkey but chicken would be wonderful too. Ingredients Leftover meat of choice shredded or in bite size pieces One can of coconut milk One 14-16 ounce bottle of teriyaki sauce Lime wedges (optional but recommended) Directions To a large skillet add one can of… Continue reading Teriyaki Coconut Turkey

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Using up leftovers – Taco style turkey and rice bowls

This little pack of rice can turn leftover meat into a quick yummy meal in about ten minutes. I like to make a lot of my food from scratch. However I also have five children and an incredibly busy life. Keeping a few of these in my pantry makes it much less likely that I… Continue reading Using up leftovers – Taco style turkey and rice bowls

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Using up leftovers – Sausage and Turkey Rigatoni

It’s Holiday Season. The days are short and cold. If you are anything like me you are doing your shopping two days before Christmas (in my defense my kids so looking for their things so this is the only way to not spoil it) Easy but satisfying meals are a must. Preferably low cost as… Continue reading Using up leftovers – Sausage and Turkey Rigatoni

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Premium or Bargain – Frozen Whole Turkey

Thanksgiving is coming and that means it’s time to make and turkey. Now the question is… so you go for the premium turkey or the bargain? As someone who has cooked dozens of turkey dinners I am pretty confident I can answer that question.  However it’s less of a definite this or that but more… Continue reading Premium or Bargain – Frozen Whole Turkey

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Sheet Pan Leftover Turkey and Green Beans

This week has been one for the books. Sick kids since Saturday. Routine was something to just think about and laugh this week. Tonight dinner was not looking good. My husband was out picking up our older daughter. The toddler didn’t nap so was in chaos mode. As dinnertime approached I regretted my declaration that… Continue reading Sheet Pan Leftover Turkey and Green Beans

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What To Do With All Those Leftovers?

Whether you cook a turkey once a year or you go a little crazy like me and buy a few more turkeys than you care to admit one thing in true. Cooking a whole turkey usually results in lots of Leftovers! I’m starting a series with a pretty straightforward title… What to do with all… Continue reading What To Do With All Those Leftovers?

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Almost No Touch Turkey

It’s November which means it’s officially turkey season! Every year I get quite jazzed about this yummy source of protein going on sale. This obsession of mine has been going on at least 10 years and I can say I’ve gotten pretty confident in my almost no touch method. This works really well regardless of… Continue reading Almost No Touch Turkey