The white meat and dark meat of the turkey were separated into two containers.. I normally would have boiled bones for stock- but didn't this time, I was too whipped! Monday night was an easy one...it's what we lovingly call a "Truck Driver Special" Sliced dark turkey(you can use beef or pork too!) simmered in leftover gravy, and placed on either toasted slices of bread, or mashed potatoes.. Simple straight-forward, and hearty! Tuesday I made a dish I hadn't in a while- Turkey Tetrazzini! Egg noodles cooked per directions, laid in a casserole dish.. Sauteed sliced mushrooms(in a half a stick of butter!), add sour cream and chopped cooked white meat from turkey. Season with your favorites- I used crushed garlic, minced onion, and Italian seasonings.. Pour over noodles, and cover with a layer of grated Parmesan cheese. Put uncovered casserole into 325F oven, heat through until cheese is bubbly-1/2 hour is plenty- and you have a rich, filling meal, from leftvers!
Tonight will be a chef's salad, utilizing yet more turkey...
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Sounds a bit like Christmas at our house - turkey for weeks afterwards! :)
I love turkey left over. I think the truck drivers special sounds great.
(Thanks for stuffing my ballot box. All the comments cracked me up.)
Maybe I should leave you a few more?
It's hard to decide.
Ake- I like the stuff! But not for a week!
K- Hoisted by me own pitard! I was trying to think how to help- and then it hit me...
Either meal sounds awesome Buff!
In Re: About Olsen Knives?
I have THE greatest Olsen Hunting knife WITH leather sheath. That will be another post, hehehe.
You keep eatin' on that turkey and sooner or later you'll know what it's like to live in South Korea...
Oh nooo!!! Rice again for dinner!
G-Man- Someday I'll borrow the knife I gave to my son to keep as a family heirloom and post it- a one of a kind, hand forged, Damascus blade, Ken Mankel made in Cannosburg MI...
JGene- Guess I better not complain!
This sounds fabulous.. though I hate egg noodles so I'd use something else. Is this traditionally chicken (tetrazzini)? You seriously have NO idea how many meal ideas I steal (borrow) from you.
CDB- Cook books have become guidelines, not to be followed to the letter.. I enjoy tweaking and changing recipes- especially with left overs! Brining a turkey makes the leftovers last longer without that "fowl" smell!
I'm bummed, I was too sick to make it to my Mom's for Easter dinner. No who hash for me.
I love these type of dishes. I call it fridge cleaning but I like truck driver way better.
A truck driver special? I wonder what a random truck would say if I asked him what a "truck driver special" was? My mind is just in the gutter when I read your blogs. I can't past your screen name.
Here via Chef E's blog. She told me if I didn't come check your blog out, then she would steal my Big Green Egg.
My favorite turkey leftovers definitely include Tetrazzini but also Hot Brown sandwiches and this wild rice soup: http://www.bigoven.com/recipe159672 that my mom used to make. Not claiming she made it up, just don't know where she got it.
Just pass me some big bird over here to eat...did I say Big Bird, I might have a few mom's on me for that one, just pass some white meat and the rest of the fixins this way please...
A few got a hoot our of your blog name today...
Now you always make my mouth water, I think I want you to be my Dad even for just a day LOL.
Maybe you would be eating more turkey the next couple of days? Is this turning into an obsession? LOL.
I'll take two truck driver specials to go. Although I always imagined the term "truck driver special" would have something to do with pedophilia, or at the very least, some lower form of sexual deviancy.
That Turkey Looks Fantastic! I should only stop here AFTER I eat, cuz after I hit your site, I'm famish'd.
As of last night, I am now a proud gramma for the very first time. I can't wait 2 spoil this 'lil boy rotten., and then hand him back 2 mommy & daddy. Muwhahahaaa.
HoodChick- Hope you're feeling better now..I'm getting sick too-of turkey!
Jeff- Welcome to blog! We've called them Truck Driver Specials so long, I forgot where I first heard it!
Hit40- My personality summed up in one word- obtuse...
Chris- Welcome to blog! Those Green Egg Grills produce the best chicken, ever!
Chef- I've had that name and logo so long, I'm mildly surprised when someone comments on it! It is a man who learned to laugh at himself...
HalfC- You'd make a great daughter- I already have a few calling me "Uncle Buff"....
Sully- Ever heard the expression "When traveling, eat where the trucks are parked". I traveled for over 30 yrs., and they know where good eats are..
StarB- Congrats! I wish my boys would someday get married and start families...
I love ideas for leftovers and come to think of it, I've never made anything with egg noodles! This truck driver dish sounds delicious!
PS - Let me know where you park your truck! ;)
Dam that sounds good :) - I could eat turkey til it came out me ears..
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Way to work the turkey;)
Leftovers are the best part of turkey -- at least for the first week or so!
I think yor leftover dishes are just perfect. They sound great.. are you changing yor blog or just getting a new website.. keep me updated, dont wanna lose you.
Scarlet- The turkey is finally gone! I'll miss my daily ration... :)
Marmy- I think it did come out of my ears!
Darn girl- I got my money's worth, that's for sure!
Jeanne- They do last a bit longer than usual if you brine them!
Donna- Iv'e had that website, but haven't done anything with it yet.. This will still be my blog site...
Tetrazzini! Great idea--I haven't had that in AGES.... I'm thinking I maybe could figure out a vegetarian version with portabellos...
Sounds pretty darn good :)
T.L.- I'm sure you could...
That sure sounds uber yummy ( Slurp!)
In India we have a truck drivers' tea. It is called Kilometer tea , and they add spoonfuls of butter to it depending upon how many kilometers they have to travel before they would stop for another tea!
I tried hot buttered tea once- sounded better than it tasted!
Knock that turkey out before it goes bad !
where's the turkey pot pie, where's the turkey chili, where's the turkey salad....
Then add my name on the list who calls you Uncle Buff! Now do they also call you like that in real life? LOL!
Hef- Turkey is done!
DogB- I felt like the Bubba Gump of Turkey..
HalfC- In real life; the Buff, RB, or Dick...
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