Friday, November 29, 2013

What To Do With Those Turkey Leftovers

All that turkey leftover and you really can't eat another turkey sandwich.  Here are some ideas of what to do with those leftovers.  Yum!

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie by Katie Lee
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie by Katie Lee
http://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/turkey_shepherd_s_pie_by_katie_lee.htm




Easy Turkey Tetrazzini
Image
http://www.recipelion.com/Turkey-Recipes/Easy-Turkey-Tetrazzini/ct/1


Need a recipe for all of those leftovers? Leftover Turkey Hash is the king of easy potato  recipes and is good for any meal. Enjoy with two eggs on top and dig in.


Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or turkey fat
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 3 cups cooked turkey, diced
  • 2 tablespoons turkey fat or butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon summer savory
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup light cream or milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
  1. Heat in frying pan 2-3 Tbsp melted butter or turkey  or chicken fat. Add thinly sliced onion and diced celery. Heat 5-8 minutes over low heat, stirring often.
  2. Add 2-3 cups cooked turkey. Cook 5 minutes over low heat.
  3. Brown the chicken fat and flour well before adding water. Add savory, salt and pepper to taste.
  4. When sauce is smooth and creamy, add 1/4 cup cream and any remaining turkey or chicken gravy. Pour over turkey. Simmer 15 minutes, then serve with hot biscuits and pickled beets.

Read more at http://www.recipelion.com/Turkey-Recipes/Leftover-Turkey-Hash/ct/1#SmFe3PIIOEKGXW1a.99




Turkey Divan with Broccoli
Ingredients
  • 2 10 oz. packages frozen broccoli
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 large slices cooked turkey (White is best)
  • 2 cups medium white sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
 

Instructions
Cook broccoli until just tender. Place in greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish or eight individual casseroles. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Place turkey slices on top of broccoli. Combine mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, whipped cream, nutmeg, and white sauce in double boiler and blend thoroughly with rubber spatula while heating. Pour hot sauce over turkey, sprinkle with cheese, and broil slowly for about ten minutes, until bubbling and browned. Serve with hot rolls, molded fruit salad and pumpkin pie.

Read more at http://www.recipelion.com/Turkey-Recipes/Turkey-Divan-with-Broccoli/ct/1#q3rK8qgkHJtgZ0gR.99



Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas

http://www.fortheloveofcooking.net/2013/11/thanksgiving-leftover-ideas.html

Leftover Turkey Crescent Bake
Leftover Turkey Crescent Bake
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/leftover-turkey-crescent-bake/7fceeb23-b6dd-48d7-9f02-c6add4b06854



Turkey, Ham, and Swiss Casserole
Turkey, Ham, and Swiss Cheese Casserole
http://southernfood.about.com/od/turkeycasserole/r/r81130a.htm

Dinner Diva
Turkey Carcass Soup

Turkey Carcass soup1.jpg
http://savingdinner.com/holiday/turkey-carcass-soup/





LEFTOVER HOLIDAY TURKEY GUMBO

http://www.gumbopages.com/food/soups/turk-gumbo.html



 Turkey-Vegetable-Barley Soup
Turkey-Vegetable-Barley Soup
http://www.mealplanningmaven.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=429:crockpot-chicken-fajita-soup&catid=48:soups-on&Itemid=73


I know, this is ham and not turkey.  Some people have ham on Thanksgiving instead of turkey, so I'm putting this on here.
Got leftover ham?  This soup is THE reason I buy a ham 10 times bigger than what we need!

View recipe: http://www.southyourmouth.com/2011/12/cajun-ham-bean-soup.html

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View recipe: http://www.southyourmouth.com/2011/12/cajun-ham-bean-soup.html



Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole Recipe - Kraft Recipes

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/thanksgiving-leftovers-casserole-150207.aspx

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Recycled/Upcycled Holiday Crafts and Ideas - Part 2

I am finding more and more ideas and crafts that are done with recycling and upcycling common household items.  This is something that is near and dear to my heart.  Hope you enjoy the ideas too!





Photo: Plastic Bottles Into Snowflake Ornaments! simple...
click for instructions ---> http://diycozyhome.com/plastic-bottles-into-snowflake-ornaments/

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~Linda
Plastic Bottles Into Snowflake Ornaments! simple...
click for instructions ---> http://diycozyhome.com/plastic-bottles-into-snowflake-ornaments/



Recycle/Upcyle a terra cotta flower pot.
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 Photo: Bottle Cap Snowmen! <3 <3 <3
click for tutorial ---> http://diycozyhome.com/diy-bottle-cap-snowmen/

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~Linda
Bottle Cap Snowmen!
click for tutorial ---> http://diycozyhome.com/diy-bottle-cap-snowmen/



 

 


Photo: Paper Roll Christmas Wreath!
instructions ---> http://diycozyhome.com/paper-roll-christmas-wreath/

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~Linda
Paper Roll Christmas Wreath!
instructions ---> http://diycozyhome.com/paper-roll-christmas-wreath/
 
 
A wonderful gift idea made from old or ugly sweaters.  You can usually find them at a thrift store really cheap.
Photo: DIY Sweater Pillows! <3 <3 <3
instructions... http://diycozyhome.com/diy-sweater-pillows/

Enjoy!
~Linda
 
Made from empty cans.
Photo: Trash to Treasure! Tin Can Snowman...
click for instructions ---> http://diycozyhome.com/tin-can-snowman/

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TrashToTreasureDecorating.com
 
Christmas List ornaments made from empty thread spools.
Photo: Christmas Wishlist Ornaments!
click here for tutorial ---> http://diycozyhome.com/christmas-wishlist-ornaments/

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~Linda




Reuse those jars you have. 


 
Swimming Pool Noodle "Candy"-great for Christmas candy yard decorations or Candy Land Party!
Photo: Reuse Pool noodles! 

Swimming Pool Noodle "Candy"-great for Christmas candy yard decorations or Candy Land Party!
 
 
 
Paint Chip Confetti
Photo: Paint Chip Confetti
 
Make snowflakes using a coffee filter
Photo: Make snowflakes using a coffee filter
 
For the golf fanatic on your list. 
Photo: Handpainted Upcycled Snowman Golf Ball Ornament
 
 
A great gift idea if you are crafty.  These are beautiful.
Arizona Tea Upcycled Flower Earrings

Finally found tutorial! http://crissyscrafts.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-am-just-in-love-with-my-metal-flowers.html
 
 
Cute paint a old cupcake pan
Photo: Cute paint a old cupcake pan
 
 
Reuse those Mardi Gras Beads or any cheap beads you have.
Photo: Beautiful Fall colors here...a little bit of fall and a little bit of holiday look! Mardi Gras bead wreath!
 
 
A great and warm gift for your pet.  Old sweaters from the thrift stores or garage sales will work wonderfully.
Photo
 
Gift idea - I recommend going to the Dollar store and getting cheap clothes pins.
Photo: I recommend going to the Dollar store and getting cheap clothes pins.
 
Another gift idea - Made from an old neck tie.
 
Very cute candy dispenser.
 
Sorry the picture is blurry.  Snowman Ornaments made from paint chip (swatches). 
 
A tree made from stacked books.  A true tree of knowledge, book Christmas tree.
 
Soda can angel
 
 
 
Lovely decorating idea here..very cute idea with old keys..
 
Photo: Lovely decorating idea here..very cute idea with old keys..
Sue H
Idea seen at
http://www.familyholiday.net/30-easy-handmade-christmas-craft-and-decoration-ideas-for-kids
 
 
For the baseball fan.  Upcycle or recycle an old baseball.
Photo: Ok ....

Finished product !!

Softball Snowmen Ornaments!

Too darn cute... If I do say do myself
 
Photo: Make Christmas Stockings from old sweaters...and here's a direct link to some directions http://www.imperfecthomemaking.com/2011/12/christmas-stockings-made-from-sweaters.html
 
 
Great gift idea from Re-Scape.com.  Recycle those used dryer sheets into "teabag' sachets!
Photo: BIG Tip of the Day! Recycle those used dryer sheets into "teabag' sachets!
 
 
Don't have a green thumb? How about painting some cactus rocks and planting them in a pot? Love This! Such an awesome gift too!
Photo: Don't have a green thumb? How about painting some cactus rocks and planting them in a pot? Love This! Such an awesome gift too!
 
 
Rusty Hinge Angel...this is precious!
Photo: Rusty Hinge Angel...this is precious!
Re-Scape.com



Genbrug - recycling https://www.facebook.com/groups/2216303313200

Thanksgiving Tips, Crafts, Ideas and More!

I love surfing around and finding all these ideas to put together a collection of things I can refer back to.  Here are some of the things I have found along my way for Thanksgiving.  I want to give credit where credit is due, but most of these ideas show up without a tag for who originally posted them. 


Photo Idea :)

Turkey Treats-- Dip Oreos in melted chocolate- Add eyes (Wilton Candy eyes) and candy corn for the nose with frosting. Place on chocolate frosted preztels.
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Turkey Treats-- Dip Oreos in melted chocolate- Add eyes (Wilton Candy eyes) and candy corn for the nose with frosting. Place on chocolate frosted preztels.


COOKIE TURKEYS
From Taste of Home.

There's a certain turkey cookie flying around that is adorable BUT a pain in the neck to make, I tried... So, when I saw these equally adorable cookies, I knew I found a replacement!   Simple and fun, and you get to keep all your hair!

Ingredients
40 fudge-striped cookies
1/4 cup chocolate frosting
2 packages (5 ounces each) chocolate-covered cherries
20 pieces candy corn
Instructions:http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cookie-turkeys
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COOKIE TURKEYS From @[61511025427:274:Taste of Home]. There's a certain turkey cookie flying around that is adorable BUT a pain in the neck to make, I tried...... So, when I saw these equally adorable cookies, I knew I found a replacement! Simple and fun, and you get to keep all your hair! Ingredients 40 fudge-striped cookies 1/4 cup chocolate frosting 2 packages (5 ounces each) chocolate-covered cherries 20 pieces candy corn Instructions:http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cookie-turkeys
 
 This site has 50 cute ideas for Thanksgiving
50 really cute Thanksgiving & Fall treat ideas!
http://www.kidskubby.com/50-cute-thanksgiving-treats/


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Recycle some old bottles for this craft.  It would look nice on a mantle for Thanksgiving.
Photo: Give thanks.

Repurposed Recycled Reused Reclaimed Restored


Wouldn't this be pretty on the Thanksgiving table?
Photo: Bread basket. See more at Cool Products & Ideas
Cool Products & Ideas


Something to do while you are deep-frying the turkey outside.
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Photo: Candle holder decor. See more at Cool Products & Ideas

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caramel-cream-cheese-apple-dip

http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/09/caramel-cream-cheese-apple-dip.html

Fun and Frugal Holiday Ideas

Here are a bunch of holiday ideas that I found looking around and doing research. 

Fan Share:  Cute Melting Snowman Cookies 

 Prep Time: 1 Hour
 Yields: 1 Dozen Cookies

 1 dozen sugar cookies
 1 pouch Betty Crocker White Cookie Icing
 1 pouch Betty Crocker Black Cookie Icing
 1 box Betty Crocker Classic Colors Writing Icings
 1 bottle Betty Crocker Rainbow Sprinkles
 12 marshmallows

 1. Ice cookies with White Cookie Icing. Allow icing to drip off sides to create melting effect. 

 2. Let cookies dry for 30 minutes.

 3. While cookies are drying, cut about ¼ inch off the marshmallows to shorten the snowman’s head. Use Black Cookie Icing and Orange Sprinkles to make faces on the marshmallows.

 4. Once White Cookie Icing has crusted over, adhere marshmallows carefully by adding a small amount of additional White Cookie Icing to bottom of marshmallow. 

 5. Add remaining decorations with Cookie and Writing Icings. 

 6. Cookies will be completely dry within 4 hours.
Fan Share: Cute Melting Snowman Cookies

Prep Time: 1 Hour
Yields: 1 Dozen Cookies
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1 dozen sugar cookies
1 pouch Betty Crocker White Cookie Icing
1 pouch Betty Crocker Black Cookie Icing
1 box Betty Crocker Classic Colors Writing Icings
1 bottle Betty Crocker Rainbow Sprinkles
12 marshmallows

1. Ice cookies with White Cookie Icing. Allow icing to drip off sides to create melting effect.

2. Let cookies dry for 30 minutes.

3. While cookies are drying, cut about ¼ inch off the marshmallows to shorten the snowman’s head. Use Black Cookie Icing and Orange Sprinkles to make faces on the marshmallows.

4. Once White Cookie Icing has crusted over, adhere marshmallows carefully by adding a small amount of additional White Cookie Icing to bottom of marshmallow.

5. Add remaining decorations with Cookie and Writing Icings.

6. Cookies will be completely dry within 4 hours.
 
 
 Old, burnt out Christmas lights dipped in glitter then piled in a big jar.
 Photo: Old, burnt out Christmas lights dipped in glitter then piled in a big jar.
As posted by Pretzels and Punch (I do not know if this is the original source).

More ideas for old light bulbs.....
 Photo: Recycled Light Bulb Crafts for Christmas 
http://diygardenandcrafts.com/christmas_private/recycled_light_bulb_crafts_for_christmas
 
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Wouldn't these make the cutest package toppers instead of an ordinary bow.  You could use them for ornaments afterwards.
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Make these ornaments yourself.  All you need is  some store bought ornaments, a white paint pen, and your imagination!!

Make these ornaments yourself. All you need is some store bought ornaments, a white paint pen, and your imagination!! —
Holiday Hangout


Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
From @[210320292317367:274:Sweet Simple Stuff]

These are sooooo easy to make and they are super cute! 

Items you will need … peanut butter cups (snack & miniature sizes), chocolate kisses, white chocolate (or candy melts) and white non-pariels ..
Instructions:http://sweetsimplestuff.com/2012/12/03/peanut-butter-christmas-trees-giveaway-winner-announced/
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Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
From Sweet Simple Stuff

These are sooooo easy to make and they are super cute!
...
Items you will need … peanut butter cups (snack & miniature sizes), chocolate kisses, white chocolate (or candy melts) and white non-pariels ..
Instructions:http://sweetsimplestuff.com/2012/12/03/peanut-butter-christmas-trees-giveaway-winner-announced/



Easy Christmas Tree Paper Craft

Photo: Easy Christmas Tree Paper Craft



You could even make these into Santa or angels if you wanted to.
 http://stubbornsplace.mixxter.com/2955226
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Homemade Candy Canes

http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/candy/homemade-candy-canes.html

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup...
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1 tsp. red food coloring

In heavy-bottomed large saucepan or small pot, combine first 4 ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring to hard-ball stage. (265 degrees.) Remove from heat and add peppermint extract. Divide into 2 portions, and add coloring to one part. Pour out onto buttered cookie sheets. (Pour half onto one sheet, then add coloring to the rest and then pour onto second sheet.) when it's cool enough to handle, start pulling each part seperately. (Best done with 2 people, but if doing alone, go back and forth pulling each.) When you feel like you just can't pull anymore, form into ropes and twist them together. Cut into 8" lengths, form into the shape of candy canes, and place on lightly buttered platter til fully hardened.
Photo: Homemade Candy Canes

http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/candy/homemade-candy-canes.html
 
2 cups sugar
 1/2 cup light corn syrup
 1/2 cup water
 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
 1 tsp. peppermint extract
 1 tsp. red food coloring

 In heavy-bottomed large saucepan or small pot, combine first 4 ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring to hard-ball stage. (265 degrees.) Remove from heat and add peppermint extract. Divide into 2 portions, and add coloring to one part. Pour out onto buttered cookie sheets. (Pour half onto one sheet, then add coloring to the rest and then pour onto second sheet.) when it's cool enough to handle, start pulling each part seperately. (Best done with 2 people, but if doing alone, go back and forth pulling each.) When you feel like you just can't pull anymore, form into ropes and twist them together. Cut into 8" lengths, form into the shape of candy canes, and place on lightly buttered platter til fully hardened.


This would be so much fun to do and then use it every year as a decoration.  Those feet only stay little for a short time!!