12 Days of Turkey #6

It finally happened tonight. "NO MOM!! ANYTHING but TURKEY" but once I put it on the table, there were NO complaints!! I took cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, green chilies, corn tortillas, cheese, and of course, TURKEY and made an enchilada casserole! Served with some refried beans and my little men were THRILLED!

Tomorrow a much needed break while we go and fellowship with our church family.

12 Days of Turkey #5

This meal idea couldn't have come at a better time, seeing as I have found one of those nasty cold bugs this weekend. So bring out the crocks and the crusty bread tonight I'm cooking Turkey Noodle Soup.

Saute a little onion. Toss in the leftover broth and some turkey bits. Chop some celery and carrots. Bring to a boil and toss in a half bag or so of No Yolks noodles cause I love them and it's easy.

12 Days of Turkey #4

So I'm totally in love with Pinterest.com - WHAT AN AWESOME way to link up creative people!! I found this recipe on Pinterest and immediately knew I had to try it and when we did, it was extraordinary!!! It was then I knew exactly when to make this again - turkey leftovers!

http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2011/02/17/chicken-parmesan-wraps/#comment-19264

That's right! I make Turkey Parmesan Wraps today. It felt like a whole new turkey, with an italian twist. No one complained "Awww turkey again?" - in fact, the only complaint I got was "Ugh, you mean there's no more??"

12 Days of Turkey #3

by special Alex request.... another perennial favorite is on the menu for today...

TURKEY POT PIE

Hot flaky crust outside, gooey gravy inside, a just right blend of veggies and turkey.... oh yeah.... bake faster, baby, bake faster.

12 Days of Turkey #2

LEFTOVER DAY!!! ('Cause, let's face it, no one is tired of it yet!)

So today is the perennial favorite - HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES!

Oh and we still have mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes.... yeah, pretty much EVERYTHING that we had yesterday.

12 Days of Turkey #1

Traditional Thanksgiving meal all the way!!!!!!!!!

In just a few short hours we will be enjoying:

Turkey
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing
Baked Corn
Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cranberries
Deviled Eggs
Pickle and Olive Tray
Crescent Rolls
Strawberry Fluff

and

3 (yes 3!) kinds of pie..... yum!!

The 12 Days of Turkey - The Pregame Show

As a joke I have been commenting on Facebook that we are "avoiding all things poultry" in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Tonight, for instance, it was burritos, because let's face it, one family can only stand SO MUCH bird.

Tonight however, I added as a further joke that tomorrow would start the 12 days of Turkey. It was kind of a joke, but it got me wondering.... how long could I make this turkey last before my family plans a kitchen coup de'tat.

So tonight it's game on -- The 20lb turkey is slow roasting in the oven with a fine bouquet of celery, onion, garlic, and spices. The stuffing is in the crockpot, and countless other dishes sit in the refrigerator waiting for our noon gametime tomorrow. With 5 of us eating, it seems completely possible to stretch this food for days on end.... ;) We shall soon see...