10 WAYS TO REPLAY YESTERDAY'S TURKEY.Byline: Natalie Haughton Daily News Food Editor So you made it through the big feast day - and now it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to relax and nibble Half a byte (four bits). (data) nibble - /nib'l/ (US "nybble", by analogy with "bite" -> "byte") Half a byte. Since a byte is nearly always eight bits, a nibble is nearly always four bits (and can therefore be represented by one hex digit). on what's left of the big bird. Hopefully there will be plenty stashed in the fridge to make a few sandwiches and then ad lib An earlier sound card from Ad Lib, Inc., Quebec City, that, for a while, was the de facto standard for synthesized background music for computer games. It was a precursor to the MIDI standard. with the rest. So, what can you come up with that's quick and easy? Ten suggestions come to mind - and they go together in a jiffy A fraction of time that has numerous interpretations depending on who uses it. It may refer to one computer clock cycle, one nanosecond, one millisecond or one AC power cycle. There may be others. See nanosecond. 1. . You don't have to be an accomplished cook to whip these out. But beware - when cooking with turkey (which can be bland), extra seasonings, herbs and spices are most often required for best-flavored dishes. Keep in mind that cooked, refrigerated re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. turkey should be eaten within three to four days at the most. If you plan to keep it longer, note that cooked turkey, properly wrapped, keeps three to four months in the freezer. TURKEY CHILI Make your favorite chili recipe without any meat. At the end, stir in diced, cooked turkey - as much as you like. And if you don't have a recipe, follow this family favorite that I've been making for years. It's a winner. In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, cook 1 onion, chopped, in 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium-high heat until golden. Stir in several dashes garlic powder, 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin cumin or cummin (both: kŭm`ĭn), low annual herb (Cuminum cyminum) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), long cultivated in the Old World for the aromatic seedlike fruits. , 1 can (28 ounces) cut-up tomatoes, undrained, 1 can (30 ounces) chili beans Chili Beans is a term used in many eastern states to refer to chili with beans. Chili beans are not Texas or Cincinnati-style chili but the name most likely originated in areas where they were served alongside these all-meat dishes. (Hunt's is the brand preferred), undrained, 1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained and 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste. Heat the mixture to boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 2 to 4 cups cut-up cooked turkey - or however much you'd like. You'll have enough to serve 5 to 6 hungry diners. To embellish the chili, top with shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped tomatoes, if desired. TURKEY AND RICE SALAD Prepare a package of wild and white rice mix as package directs, then cool and chill. When cold, stir in diced cooked turkey in the amount desired, some chopped green onions, chopped red bell pepper or roasted red peppers, quartered fresh mushrooms or cut-up ripe olives and julienne ju·li·enne n. Consommé or broth garnished with long thin strips of vegetables. adj. also ju·li·enned Cut into long thin strips: julienne potatoes; julienned pork. strips of fresh spinach. Toss with your favorite bottled Italian or vinaigrette dressing. Serve on greens and accompany with sliced fresh tomatoes for a quick lunch or dinner. TURKEY QUICHE quiche n. A rich unsweetened custard pie, often containing ingredients such as vegetables, cheese, or seafood. [French, from German dialectal Küche, diminutive of German Kuchen, cake Make a crustless quiche by simply tossing together the ingredients for your favorite quiche recipe and stirring in some diced cooked turkey before turning into a 9-inch pie dish. If you're at a loss for ingredient amounts, here's what I do when I'm in a hurry. Sprinkle the bottom of a buttered 9-inch round pie pan with 3 cups shredded cheeses (use a combination of whatever you have on hand such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack Monterey jack n. A pale semisoft cheese with a high moisture content and a mild flavor. [After Monterey + jack (cheese).] , mozzarella moz·za·rel·la n. A mild white Italian cheese that has a rubbery texture and is often eaten melted, as on pizza. [Italian, diminutive of mozza, a cut, mozzarella, from mozzare, , etc.). Top with 1 to 2 cups chopped cooked turkey. Then in a bowl, beat or whisk together 6 to 7 eggs, 1/3 cup milk or whipping cream Noun 1. whipping cream - cream that has enough butterfat (30% to 36%) to be whipped light whipping cream cream - the part of milk containing the butterfat , several dashes garlic powder and 1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard OR 1/2 of a 4-ounce can (or more) diced green chiles until thoroughly blended. I also toss in cut-up roasted red peppers if I have some around. Pour the egg mixture over the turkey and cheese. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350- to 375-degree oven 35 to 45 minutes or longer, until set. Cut into wedges and serve immediately with assorted fresh fruits or a tossed green salad. This makes a great brunch, lunch or supper. ONE BOWL TURKEY COBB SALAD The Cobb salad was a signature menu item of the legendary Brown Derby in Hollywood, a landmark restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Variations of the salad are now served in restaurants world-wide. Whip together a delicious salad by combining cooked turkey strips, hard-cooked eggs, chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce pieces, chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado, chopped green onions, crisp-cooked crumbled bacon and crumbled blue cheese in amounts desired. Toss with a store-bought ranch, blue cheese or other dressing of your choice. Expand the recipe and ingredients amounts to serve any number of diners desired. This salad is convenient - and great tasting. ITALIAN STYLE TURKEY AND PASTA Cook as much of your favorite pasta as desired in boiling salted water; drain well. Meanwhile, heat up some jarred Italian pasta sauce (pick from the many brands and styles in the supermarket) on top of the stove or in the microwave oven until hot. Stir in some chopped fresh basil and red wine, if desired. When hot, stir in some sliced ripe olives and julienne strips of cooked turkey. Serve the sauce over the hot drained pasta. Accompany with an antipasto salad platter. Your family will love it. GOBBLE 1. gobble - To consume, usually used with "up". "The output spy gobbles characters out of a tty output buffer." 2. gobble - To obtain, usually used with "down". "I guess I'll gobble down a copy of the documentation tomorrow." See also snarf. GOBBLE PIZZA Unwrap a large prebaked pizza shell (such as Boboli) and top with canned tomato Canned tomatoes are tomatoes, usually peeled, that are sealed into a can, after having been processed by heat.[1] Variants Plum tomatoes such as Roma or San Marzano are the most common choice for canning, since they have a greater solid-to-liquid ratio sauce or pizza sauce, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil (or dried basil in a pinch), plenty of shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced ripe olives and chopped cooked turkey. Bake in a preheated 475-degree oven 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and hot. Check after 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Wait a few minutes before cutting into slices. Make as many pizzas as needed as needed prn. See prn order. to satisfy hungry diners. QUICK TURKEY MAC Here's an old standby that's a breeze to prepare on short notice. Prepare a package of macaroni macaroni: see pasta. and cheese (Kraft, please) according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. package directions. Then stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons dry sherry, a cup or two of diced, cooked turkey and 2 cups frozen peas or frozen peas and carrots, thawed. Heat through and serve immediately. A tossed green salad is all you need for a go-along - and dinner's on. TALKING TURKEY TOSTADAS In a large skillet, cook 1 onion, chopped, in 1 tablespoon hot oil, until golden. Stir in 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce or undrained diced cut-up tomatoes, 1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, 2 teaspoons EACH ground cumin and chili powder (OR more to taste) and several dashes garlic powder. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in 1 to 2 cups diced cooked turkey. Heat 3 to 4 minutes, until turkey is hot. Spoon some of mixture onto a dinner plate, then top with shredded lettuce and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and chopped tomatoes. Top with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole and salsa. Use store-bought guacamole and salsa or make your own. Serve immediately; pass extra salsa. TURKEY QUESADILLAS Quesadillas are the ultimate fast food cooked at home. For each one, lay out a flour tortilla and top half of it with shredded Cheddar cheese or whatever cheese you happen to have in the fridge. Then top cheese with a sprinkling of diced green chiles or a few dollops of salsa. Sprinkle with some finely chopped cooked turkey pieces and fold over. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray and heat until hot. (Or you can use a tablespoon or so of oil heated until hot). Add filled, folded over tortilla and cook on each side until golden, watching carefully. If you have a problem getting the cheese melted, add a lid and heat a minute or two. Remove from skillet to dinner plate; cut into wedges and serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side. Vary the filling as desired for different quesadilla que·sa·dil·la n. A flour tortilla folded in half around a savory filling, as of cheese or beans, then fried or toasted. [American Spanish, from Spanish, diminutive of quesada, flavors. IN A HURRY TURKEY VEGGIE SOUP Toss cooked turkey into one of your tried-and-true vegetable soups or try this variation on the theme. In a large soup pot, heat a little oil or butter until hot. Stir in chopped green onions or chopped leeks, chopped carrots and chopped red bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Then stir in canned chicken broth in the amount desired, lots of chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, frozen, thawed corn and minced garlic. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic pepper and seasoned salt to taste. If a thicker soup is desired, stir in some canned tomato paste. Stir in chopped, cooked turkey and heat through. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. CAPTION(S): Drawing Drawing: (Color) no caption (Turkey) Jorge Irribarren/Daily News |
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