Dealing with holiday leftovers is always a major problem after the holidays. Most of them are dealt with simply enough, but the turkey and stuffing seem to always to pose a problem. You can't donate it to homeless shelters due to health regulations regarding prepared foods, and you may not be lucky enough to make your so-called friends take their fair share of the food. There are some decent options, however.
Stuffing is the annoying one, so let's deal with that first. Stuffing actually makes for a decent sandwich, especially if eaten cold. Most condiments work, and sourdough seems to be the best option. If you need it less crumby, mix in egg per cup of stuffing and nuke it. You can also add it to ramen and, if you are adventurous, any number of chowders or cream soups. You may be tempted to toast it and use it in a salad; just don't. It never works as well as you would think.
Turkey, however, is a lot easier. You can freeze it, to begin with, for later use. Besides sandwiches, you can also use it in any soup you would normally use chicken in. It also works well for any number of egg dishes and omelettes, making it a great addition to breakfast. If you normally drink protein shakes you can get away with pureeing it and slipping it into the shake. If you really get tired of it, you can always dice it up and use it as bait for fishing or pets (if you use that option check with a vet first, as some animals do poorly with the meat due to the spices, such as dogs).
Overall, it may get annoying,especially after a few days, but there are a number of dealing with it. Of course, you can always get new friends who don't mind the free food...
Stuffing is the annoying one, so let's deal with that first. Stuffing actually makes for a decent sandwich, especially if eaten cold. Most condiments work, and sourdough seems to be the best option. If you need it less crumby, mix in egg per cup of stuffing and nuke it. You can also add it to ramen and, if you are adventurous, any number of chowders or cream soups. You may be tempted to toast it and use it in a salad; just don't. It never works as well as you would think.
Turkey, however, is a lot easier. You can freeze it, to begin with, for later use. Besides sandwiches, you can also use it in any soup you would normally use chicken in. It also works well for any number of egg dishes and omelettes, making it a great addition to breakfast. If you normally drink protein shakes you can get away with pureeing it and slipping it into the shake. If you really get tired of it, you can always dice it up and use it as bait for fishing or pets (if you use that option check with a vet first, as some animals do poorly with the meat due to the spices, such as dogs).
Overall, it may get annoying,especially after a few days, but there are a number of dealing with it. Of course, you can always get new friends who don't mind the free food...
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