Unpopular opinion: I don’t like Thanksgiving turkey. I have honestly never had a Thanksgiving turkey that I’ve died over - they always look so pretty, but you bite into it, and it’s just … meh.. I would much rather have a turkey leg over a turkey breast, and much prefer the sides over the bird. But things being what they are, there’s always turkey, and there’s usually loads of turkey leftovers. So once you’ve had a sandwich or two, what do you do with the leftovers?
Last year I combined Turkey with some Indian flavor using this Turkey Biryani recipe, and it was SO good!! Pro-tip: top it with some leftover French’s fried onions from your green bean casserole. Adds the perfect crunch.
Turkey Biryani as photographed for the New York Times
Related: Essential Indian Spices to Make Indian Cooking Less Intimidating
For a more comforting childhood recipe, you can’t really go wrong with some Turkey Tetrazinni.
For a gluten free option, swap out the flour tortillas for corn tortillas in this turkey enchilada recipe.
Get your Turkey Enchilada recipe here. Swap out the flour tortillas with corn tortillas to make it gluten free.
My disastrous baking attempts have been well-documented on Instagram, so I would probably buy the crust for this Turkey Pot Pie which looks perfect for a cold day!
If you’re missing the baking gene like I am, just buy the crust for this turkey pot pie.
I love Chicken and Wild Rice soup especially since it’s gluten free, and this turkey swap sounds absolutely delicious!
I LOVE a handheld pie, and empanadas are no exception. This one has the benefit of the added pre-made empanada crust!!
Check out the recipe for these turkey empanadas here.
If you overeat and feel the need to go eat clean and whole 30-ish for a few days, this recipe for Turkey Tortilla soup is just what the nutritionist ordered. Also if you get a can of chipotle chilis, use one instead of the chili powder and the green chilis in a can. Trust me on this.
Link to the Whole 30 Turkey Tortilla soup here.
ENJOY!! See you Friday post our collective food comas!!!