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| Thanksgiving FAQs: What can I do with leftovers? | Thanksgiving FAQs: What can I do with leftovers? |
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| From now until Thanksgiving, we’ll be answering some of the most commonly asked holiday meal questions. Have one you’d like us to consider? E-mail us or join our weekly live Web chat today from noon to 2 p.m. (Yes, you read that right — we’re expanding to two hours the day before Thanksgiving.) | From now until Thanksgiving, we’ll be answering some of the most commonly asked holiday meal questions. Have one you’d like us to consider? E-mail us or join our weekly live Web chat today from noon to 2 p.m. (Yes, you read that right — we’re expanding to two hours the day before Thanksgiving.) |
| For complete Turkey Day coverage, visit our Thanksgiving Central page. | For complete Turkey Day coverage, visit our Thanksgiving Central page. |
| T-Day Minus One might find you hip-deep in corn bread dressing and perfectly mashed potatoes, or coping with holiday transit. But trust us: Come Friday, you’ll be interested in advice about leftovers. So carve out a bit of time, soonish, to peruse the following: | T-Day Minus One might find you hip-deep in corn bread dressing and perfectly mashed potatoes, or coping with holiday transit. But trust us: Come Friday, you’ll be interested in advice about leftovers. So carve out a bit of time, soonish, to peruse the following: |
| CONTAINERS for sending your guests home with leftovers. You don’t want to give away the ones you’ve chosen to keep, so stock up on cardboard or plastic containers you won’t mind giving away. Disposable aluminum pie pans are the right size for including a little bit of everything that was on the plate.Once gravy cools enough to congeal, wrap tablespoonfuls in plastic wrap. | CONTAINERS for sending your guests home with leftovers. You don’t want to give away the ones you’ve chosen to keep, so stock up on cardboard or plastic containers you won’t mind giving away. Disposable aluminum pie pans are the right size for including a little bit of everything that was on the plate.Once gravy cools enough to congeal, wrap tablespoonfuls in plastic wrap. |
| FOOD SAFETY Everyone has stories of eating T-Day fixings way past the typical “three to four days” in the refrigerator. The bottom line is: Beyond that time frame, anything with meat that’s going to be reheated needs to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Anything with eggs or dairy that returns to a liquid state needs to come to a full boil. Don’t reheat anything that doesn’t pass the sniff test. | FOOD SAFETY Everyone has stories of eating T-Day fixings way past the typical “three to four days” in the refrigerator. The bottom line is: Beyond that time frame, anything with meat that’s going to be reheated needs to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Anything with eggs or dairy that returns to a liquid state needs to come to a full boil. Don’t reheat anything that doesn’t pass the sniff test. |
| IDEAS Thanksgiving hash is a must for some families. Saute onions, then toss in leftover stuffing/dressing, leftover vegetables and turkey — first chopping it all up into small bits. When you add leftover mashed potatoes, the hash takes on a knish/thick-pancake quality. It’s all good. | IDEAS Thanksgiving hash is a must for some families. Saute onions, then toss in leftover stuffing/dressing, leftover vegetables and turkey — first chopping it all up into small bits. When you add leftover mashed potatoes, the hash takes on a knish/thick-pancake quality. It’s all good. |
| Blend leftover vegetables into a smooth puree, which can be added to risottos, soups, stews and sauces. | Blend leftover vegetables into a smooth puree, which can be added to risottos, soups, stews and sauces. |
| Layer leftovers, terrine-style, in a loaf pan greased with cooking oil spray. Top with a layer of mashed sweet potatoes. Bake in a 350-degree oven until the proper temperature is reached (see above). | Layer leftovers, terrine-style, in a loaf pan greased with cooking oil spray. Top with a layer of mashed sweet potatoes. Bake in a 350-degree oven until the proper temperature is reached (see above). |
| Pull apart leftover rolls and breads into bite-size pieces; drizzle with olive oil and toast in a 375-degree oven until crisped. Use as croutons or cool, pulverize in a food processor and store to use as bread crumbs. | Pull apart leftover rolls and breads into bite-size pieces; drizzle with olive oil and toast in a 375-degree oven until crisped. Use as croutons or cool, pulverize in a food processor and store to use as bread crumbs. |
| Crush together leftover pumpkin/sweet potato and pecan pies; get a good ratio of moist filling to crust. Press into ramekins. Wrap and freeze for future use, or drizzle each one lightly with cream or half-and-half; bake in a 350-degree oven until heated through. Serve with a dollop of yogurt. | Crush together leftover pumpkin/sweet potato and pecan pies; get a good ratio of moist filling to crust. Press into ramekins. Wrap and freeze for future use, or drizzle each one lightly with cream or half-and-half; bake in a 350-degree oven until heated through. Serve with a dollop of yogurt. |
| What do you like to do with leftovers? Share your strategies in the comments below. | |
| More Thanksgiving FAQs: | More Thanksgiving FAQs: |
| Thanksgiving FAQs: What if I procrastinated? | Thanksgiving FAQs: What if I procrastinated? |
| Thanksgiving FAQs: What can I make ahead? | Thanksgiving FAQs: What can I make ahead? |
| How to carve a turkey | How to carve a turkey |
| How do I make the best, fluffiest, creamiest mashed potatoes? | How do I make the best, fluffiest, creamiest mashed potatoes? |
| Should I roast a turkey breast for a smaller dinner? | Should I roast a turkey breast for a smaller dinner? |
| How can I make gravy in advance? | How can I make gravy in advance? |
| Should I roast a turkey breast for two people? | Should I roast a turkey breast for two people? |
| Should I brine my bird? | Should I brine my bird? |
| How big a turkey should I buy? | How big a turkey should I buy? |
| When should I buy a turkey, and how do I store it? | When should I buy a turkey, and how do I store it? |
| How do I make the perfect pie crust? | How do I make the perfect pie crust? |
| Recipes: | Recipes: |
| Turkey in the Sauce | Turkey in the Sauce |
| Southwest-Style Turkey Hash With Creamy Avocado-Cilantro Sauce. | Southwest-Style Turkey Hash With Creamy Avocado-Cilantro Sauce. |
| Roast Turkey and Wild Rice Soup. | Roast Turkey and Wild Rice Soup. |
| More from Food: | More from Food: |
| Thanksgiving Central | Thanksgiving Central |
| Casseroles, gravies and brines: Recipes to make ahead | Casseroles, gravies and brines: Recipes to make ahead |
| GALLERY: Make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving | GALLERY: Make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving |
| Day by Day: Getting It Done | Day by Day: Getting It Done |
| A four-part plan for choosing Thanksgiving wines | A four-part plan for choosing Thanksgiving wines |
| A native son’s Thanksgiving feast | A native son’s Thanksgiving feast |
| A gilded Thanksgiving, inspired by the Biltmore | A gilded Thanksgiving, inspired by the Biltmore |
| Thanksgiving recipes: The Food section’s 2014 collection | Thanksgiving recipes: The Food section’s 2014 collection |
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