By Jodie Fitz
Thanksgiving typically yields a lot of leftovers and there are many traditional recipes to explore and put the leftover turkey, along with other items from the dinner table, to good use;
- Old-fashioned Turkey Sandwich
- Turkey pot pie
- Turkey vegetable soup
- Turkey a la king
- Turkey nuggets
- Shepherds pie
There are also some not so traditional ways to serve left-over turkey that are equally delicious and add an interesting twist of flavor to the plate (or the bowl);
- Turkey pho (a twist on a Vietnamese soup)
- Pulled BBQ turkey sandwiches
- Turkey enchiladas
- Turkey Tacos
- Italian tortellini soup with turkey
- Turkey Chili
However, if you’re ‘turkied’ out, then freezing is a viable solution to salvaging the left-overs. If possible, use vacuum sealer bags, but the freezer bags will work. Try to remove as much air as possible before sealing the bag and freezing the turkey.
It’s a good idea to think about how you plan to use the turkey before freezing it so that you can measure, package and label it for a quick thaw and use. Once the cooked turkey has been thawed for a recipe, it cannot be re-frozen. It’s best to use your frozen, cooked turkey within two to four months. And, plan for all of your cooked turkey to be used, or frozen, within five days of the big holiday.
Small Business Saturdays
While the Saturday after Thanksgiving is traditionally known, and celebrated, as ‘Small Business Saturday’, every Saturday is a Small Business Saturday at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Last week the market started hosting local authors, artisans and crafters. They are joining the 50+ regular vendors at the market now though December 21st but are not there weekly like the regular vendors which makes shopping a fun a surprise through the holidays.
The market is comprised of a combination of locally grown and produced goods by local farms and businesses and there are many opportunities at the market to support local through your gift-giving.
The market also offers gift certificates that make fantastic gifts that can be gifted alone or with market merchandise. The market currently is selling long-sleeve t’shirts on sale for $20 each and insulated tote bags for $15 each. There is local music weekly at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.
This week’s recipe: Turkey Pho
The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Wilton Mall in the food court area. The Holiday/Winter Market takes place from November 2nd through April 26th. Find us online a www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
