Tag Archives: leftover

Turkey Salad Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on 12/02/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a quick lunch or first course that helps use up some leftover turkey. Turkey Salad Stuffed Portobellos 4 large portobello caps cleaned and stems removed 2 cups diced white turkey 2 tbsp capers 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potato Pancakes

Posted on 11/30/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Leftover mashed potatoes usually don’t last long in our house. This year though we had a either a surprising amount of willpower or an extra large batch. We were inspired by this recipe over at Just A Taste. We had … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Dressing Strata

Posted on 11/29/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We always make way too much stuffing and dressing for two people. After a few days and a few open-faced sandwiches, dressing can get a bit tired. Or we can get a bit tired of dressing. Here’s a great way … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Potato Puffs

Posted on 03/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They work well for dinner, breakfast, lunch and any other snack time. Mashed Potato Puffs 2 cups mashed potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded … Continue reading →

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Champagne Cocktail

Posted on 03/05/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

  This is an easy way to use up a less than fantastic dry champagne without any juice in the house. Don’t go too sweet since you’re adding sugar! Champagne Cocktail 1 sugar cube 3-5 dashes Angostura bitters Brut champagne … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Soup with Turkey Croquettes

Posted on 12/02/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fairly simple soup to make but the recipe does require leftover turkey and fresh butternut squash. The recipe is adapted from Cooking Light Soup. Cream of Butternut Soup with Turkey Croquettes For soup 3 lbs butternut squash … Continue reading →

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Grilled Watermelon Salsa

Posted on 07/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is one way to use up leftover grilled watermelon. Wait, people grill watermelon? Grilled Watermelon Salsa 2 cups grilled watermelon diced small 1 green bell pepper diced small 1 small red onion diced fine 1 large tomato diced small … Continue reading →

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Cornmeal and Cranberry Scones

Posted on 04/19/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Hey remember that leftover cranberry pulp a bit back? Here is a use for some of it. Cranberry Cornmeal Scones 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 4 tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Avocado and Prosciutto Frittata

Posted on 02/17/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Frittatas are a great way to use up things in the fridge, much like soups and stews. The avocado really pops after baking. Use bacon if there is no prosciutto around. Prosciutto, Spinach, Tomato and Avocado Frittata 7 eggs 3/4 … Continue reading →

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Turkey Tacos

Posted on 11/29/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Tacos are the perfect food. That’s all. Turkey Tacos 1/2 large onion quartered 3 jalapenos 2 large dried Ancho peppers 1 cup boiling water 1 14 oz can tomatoes juice from one lime 4 cups turkey chopped into small dice … Continue reading →

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