post-holiday
fever
Ok, 'leftovers'
may not seem appealing at first but it's not as repulsive as it
sounds! Here are two reasons why you want to throw this party:
it'll give you a chance to find creative recipes for that mountain
of holiday leftovers and provide the perfect excuse to organize a
party that everyone can attend after the hectic schedule of
pre-Christmas events.
If you happen to
celebrate Christmas, there's a lull between that date and New
Years where nothing happens. We stress prior to the holidays but
when it's over, we suddenly begin to feel a little disappointed,
as if we were cheated of a great reward after all the hard work we
put into the preparations. So instead of putting away the lights,
the tassels and the miniature Rudolph figurines on your mantel,
organize a casual lunch or low-key soiree.
Try to organize this
party a few days after Christmas. When it comes to leftovers, the
basic rule to remember is to eat them within a few days. At the
same time, giving your guests a chance to recuperate may be a good
idea. This will allow them to think of unique ideas for recipes,
as well to regain their strength and the stomach to tackle the
leftovers for your party. |
all-in-one
combo casserole
This dish can incorporate all of your leftovers in one plate. This
is a great way to finish off any cooked vegetables and leftover
gravy.
1 Preheat
oven to 350F. Sauté a rough amount of chopped onions, celery, and
carrots in butter or olive oil for 5-7 minutes, until the onions
are translucent. Add salt and pepper.
2
Remove
vegetables and transfer to ovenproof dish or aluminum tin.
3
Add pieces of
turkey and leftover vegetables (this can include cooked peas,
carrots, Brussels sprouts, etc) to the dish. With a spoon, mix the
veggies and meat together so all pieces are evenly distributed in
the dish.
4
Reheat leftover
gravy in small saucepan or in microwave, or add a can of condensed
cream of soup (either mushroom or chicken will do) mixed with 1
cup of milk. Pour into meat-veggie combination dish.
5
Dollop mashed
potatoes over food and spread evenly with spatula. Add grated Parmesan cheese on top.
6
Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese has melted and potato has formed
a crust and is golden brown. |
