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After the big Thanksgiving meal, make the most of that leftover turkey with these fresh and delicious recipes!
Leftover turkey? No problem! We've got plenty of fresh ideas on how to use up that Thanksgiving turkey. We typically enjoy one plate of leftovers, but after that, I'm ready for something new.
We've got everything from soups to salads that are delicious and easy! They come together quickly and can feed a crowd. And if you happen to find this post when you don't have leftover turkey, all these recipes work perfectly with a rotisserie chicken. Enjoy!
Easy Turkey Dinner Galette
Got leftovers? Make this delicious Easy Turkey Dinner Galette; a rustic, free-form tart that you can put together in less than 20 minutes! It's like Thanksgiving revisited - in brand-new clothes!
Homemade Chicken (or Turkey) Pasta Soup
This delicious Homemade Chicken Pasta Soup tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, but in reality, you can put it together, start to finish in less than an hour! It's also fabulous with leftover turkey!
Hearty Healthy Chicken (or Turkey) Black Bean Chili
This healthy, delicious Chicken Black Bean Chili, made with rotisserie chicken and lots of fresh veggies, is a perfect way to warm up a chilly day.
Delicious Turkey Corn Chowder
Chocked full of veggies, this delicious chowder has no cream, it's thickened with corn!
Chicken (or Turkey) Cauliflower Cheddar Chowder
This healthy, hearty Chicken Cauliflower Cheddar Chowder is creamy and rich with no cream! It's loaded with veggies and lean chicken (or turkey) and comes together quickly!
Italian Chicken (or Turkey) Vegetable Soup
This Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup is bursting with the fabulous flavors of Italy and is chocked full of healthy veggies, lean chicken and ditalini pasta for a delicious splurge. It comes together easily and makes great leftovers!
The BEST Chicken (or Turkey) and Rice Soup
This really is one of the best, most flavorful chicken and rice soups we've ever tasted! And with the help of rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken), it's super easy too!
Warm Chicken (or Turkey) and Roasted Potato Salad
This Warm Chicken and Roasted Potato Salad is fresh, Â healthy and loaded with delicious seasonal flavor!
Super Easy Chicken (or Turkey) Enchiladas Verde
With a few easy shortcuts, you can have these delicious Easy Chicken Enchiladas Verde on your table in less than an hour!
Avgolemono (Greek Chicken Pasta Soup)
This Avgolemono, a lemony Greek chicken (or turkey) pasta soup is healthy and hearty (lots of satisfying protein), creamy (no cream!) and so delicious!
Creamy Chicken (or Turkey) Parmesan Pasta Soup
If you're looking for a creamy, delicious comfort soup that's loaded with healthy veggies lean chicken AND comes together quickly, this Chicken Parmesan Pasta Soup is IT!
Thought for the day:
Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
Psalm 63:3-4
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Thanks for today's verse from the Bible and it is one that I should memorize.
I tried to get free printable recipe tags a while back and never figured out how to receive them! Please help.
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Sounds delicious
Acini di Pepe can usually be found at an Italian grocer
Thanks, Rosanne!