Most people have a turkey on Thanksgiving and then they never look at turkey again for the rest of the year. I am not one of these people. I generally have turkey on Thanksgiving and then have another sometime in the spring. No matter how well I plan, I always end up with more turkey that I know what to do it. I get a bird that is much bigger than what we need and the leftovers seem to be overwhelming. Perhaps this is why most of us only have a turkey once or twice a year. Knowing what to do with the turkey afterwards can be tricky, but all you need are a few good recipes for turkey.
You might be surprised at the number of recipes for turkey there are out there. If you search through some of the cooking web sites on the Internet, you are going to find a lot of great ideas. The problem is that many times after we have had a large turkey dinner we don’t want to look at turkey anymore. You have to freeze some of your turkey meat and then set aside some recipes for turkey to use in a couple of weeks. You might also want to find out how to safely freeze turkey and how long that turkey will be good.
When it comes to recipes for turkey in my house, there are just a couple simple ones that I use. My husband absolutely loves cold turkey sandwiches. There are two different recipes for turkey sandwiches that I use. One is so simple that my five-year-old can do it. All you need is two pieces of bread, a layer of mayonnaise and some turkey. You put it together in a sandwich with a little salt and you have a great meal. You may also make turkey salad much like you would make chicken salad. This is something that my husband handles, so I really couldn’t tell you how to make it.
One of the other recipes for turkey I use is one to make turkey and biscuits. This is much like chicken and biscuits, but you use turkey instead a chicken. There are many other great recipes for turkey out there, all you have to do is look. What you want to make will depend on your cooking skill and how much time you’re willing to put into the endeavor. Remember that you don’t have to use all of your turkey up right away, as it is safe to freeze turkey for a period of time. As long as you can do so safely, you have some great turkey ideas for months after you’ve cooked the actual turkey.
You want your Thanksgiving feast to be perfect, of course but we sometimes spend so much time thinking about preparing the meal that we fail to properly prepare the dinner table. A Thanksgiving table decoration is the ideal addition to your holiday celebration that is sometimes overlooked. Following are some simple ideas for adding some texture, color and interest to your table this holiday season.
Nothing says fall like colorful leaves. You can create a magnificent arrangement that costs next to nothing by adding some oak leaves to the Thanksgiving table decoration. I like to use fresh fruit during this season because it is so very colorful. Apples and pears are ideal for this arrangement.
The pears and apples come in reds, greens and yellows and they set off the oak leaves wonderfully. The arrangement can be set up in a crystal bowl or you can choose a container with a country feel. I use a basket for this particular Thanksgiving table decoration. Wicker baskets are wonderful because they are lightweight. They add color and texture to your Thanksgiving table decoration without overwhelming the presentation. Any arrangement fairs well with a wicker basket as the foundation. It has a wonderfully casual feel that will put your guest at ease.
Corn and pumpkin arrangements are perfect for the Thanksgiving table decoration. Dried corn on the cob comes in great variety of colors and the orange pumpkin is almost a Thanksgiving must. You can be really creative with this arrangement but you will probably find that this Thanksgiving table decoration practically builds itself.
Pine cones can be added to an orange and yellow flower arrangement to create a great Thanksgiving table decoration with a more formal feel. The colorful flowers are usually a hit with guests and you can opt to send the lovely flowers home with one of your guests. My grandmother has dibs on this Thanksgiving table decoration.
If really want to make the presentation formal you might want to embrace some orange and brown candles. I like to use pillar candles of differing heights for this formal Thanksgiving table decoration. Adding a little gold to the place settings really sets off this great arrangement.
Whether you want a formal or casual Thanksgiving table decoration you are sure to find what you are looking for if you simply use your imagination. Chances are that you already have the supplies you need in your home.
