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Photo of: Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

Submitted by: ELLIE11 
A hearty, easy soup that's ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for using up leftover ham. 
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Holiday Chicken Salad

Submitted by: emmaxwell 
Dried cranberries add a sweet tartness to chicken and vegetable salad. Make a delightful sandwich filling, too. 
Photo of: Dad's Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Dad's Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Submitted by: Rob N. 
Home Town: Walnut Creek, California, USA
Left over turkey meat joins forces with peas, carrots, and green beans in a savory pot pie. The recipe makes 2 pies to feed a good-sized family or to have a pie for later. 
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Cobb Salad

Provided by: Bill
Everyone loves a Cobb salad and this is a great recipe. It makes plain old, shredded iceberg lettuce shine. Bacon, hard boiled eggs, chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, green onion and dressing. 
Photo of: Real N'awlins Muffuletta

Real N'awlins Muffuletta

Submitted by: jenn 
A homemade olive salad is spread on fresh bread which is then layered with salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Great sandwich, anyone?! Note: Use round bread loaves for real muffuletta. 
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Seafood Gumbo Stock

Provided by: Sara
Roasted shrimp shells are simmered all day in water seasoned with whole cloves, bay leaf, garlic, and vegetables in this stock to use as a base in seafood gumbos. 
Photo of: Crab Fritters

Crab Fritters

Submitted by: FoodieGeek 
Living In: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Crab fritters are fried and served with a garlic and horseradish dipping sauce. Super simple, yet elegant enough to serve to company! 
Photo of: Grandma Carlson's Turkey Pot Pie

Grandma Carlson's Turkey Pot Pie

Submitted by: WisconsinSweets 
Home Town: Woodstock, Illinois, USA
With a flaky and tender homemade crust and a savory turkey filling loaded with fresh herbs and veggies, this handcrafted turkey pot pie will make you glad you have some leftover turkey meat.  
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Stuffy

Submitted by: Elaine Mical 
Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Living In: Agoura Hills, California, USA
Ooooooh, is this sandwich a tasty way to use-up some of the leftover turkey and dressing. 
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Simple Coffee Drink

Submitted by: marko1995 
Leftover coffee becomes a refreshing and sweet drink with the addition of milk and sweetener. 
Photo of: Steamed Lemon Grass Crab Legs

Steamed Lemon Grass Crab Legs

Submitted by: Soup Nazi 
Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Lemon grass and ginger bring these steamed crab legs to a whole new level of deliciousness - with Asian kick! Serve with fresh spinach salad or favorite side. Use drawn butter for dipping, or try lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar for tangy sauce. Enjoy!  
Photo of: Grandma's Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Grandma's Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Submitted by: LALAADAMS 
Bake an old-fashioned pot pie filled with turkey and vegetables in your trusty old cast-iron skillet.  
Photo of: Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa

Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa

Submitted by: J-Shep 
Home Town: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Living In: Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Wontons, those small crisp appetizers originally from China, get a new fusion of flavors when stuffed with a creamy turkey filling and served with tangy, spicy cranberry salsa. 
Photo of: Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Submitted by: GERITZLA 
Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA
Deviled eggs are stuffed with a creamy shrimp and green onion filling for a fresh appetizer or snack. 
Photo of: Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho

Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho

Submitted by: pooks088 
With the addition of fragrant spices and rice noodles, leftover turkey noodle soup gets a Vietnamese makeover. 
Photo of: Sweet Leftover Turkey Salad

Sweet Leftover Turkey Salad

Submitted by: Cookin' Mommy 
Living In: Albany, New York, USA
After Thanksgiving, make a delicious turkey salad with the sweetness of apples and raisins, the tang of lemon juice, and the nutty crunch of sunflower seed kernels.  
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Real Chicken Stock

Submitted by: flyinmetal 
Don't toss out the chicken bones and miscellaneous pieces like wing tips, backs, and necks. Make stock out of them; it's pure gold in the kitchen.  
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Donna's Nest Eggs

Submitted by: CARMOMOF4 
Home Town: Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA
Living In: New Lenox, Illinois, USA
Easy and delicious eggs coated in sausage are baked in the oven until browned. It's a perfect dish for your Easter brunch, for a fun breakfast anytime, and to take along with you for lunch. 
Photo of: Mary's Christmas Shrimp Tree

Mary's Christmas Shrimp Tree

Submitted by: SHOGIRL 
Living In: Syracuse, New York, USA
Quick, easy, and impressive! Cooked shrimp and other colorful munchies are displayed on a Christmas tree created with beet greens wrapped around a cone shape. Vary the size of the cone and type and amount of veggies to personalize this for your party needs. Using purchased sauces for dipping makes this even easier. Display on a colorful Christmas plate and watch the snackers un-decorate! 
Photo of: Zippy and Tangy Turkey Rice Soup

Zippy and Tangy Turkey Rice Soup

Submitted by: M Vidito 
Home Town: Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Living In: Norman, Oklahoma, USA
A hearty soup with lots of vegetables and rice is a great use for a leftover turkey frame. Simmer the bones to make a rich broth and use the chopped turkey meat in the soup. 

 
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