Oct 02, 2017, Updated May 23, 2023
I think my favourite part of turkey dinner is leftovers. I use every last inch of the bird, absolutely nothing gets wasted chez moi. The first day is a repeat of the whole dinner – mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, et al. On the second day, I start getting creative, making something different altogether, like Turkey Pot Pie or my mom’s Turkey Chow Mein (which has nothing Asian about it other than the noodles).
I am supremely thankful to ever get turkey dinner invitations for Canadian thanksgiving, but whenever it happens I want to celebrate US thanksgiving again in November just to have the next-day meals I love. It’s creamy (but not heavy – milk is used) and comforting. The dumplings are like big, pillowy gnocchi. I could eat a million of them in one sitting. The recipe is flexible, toss in any leftover roasted root veggies you have, brussels sprouts, or green beans. Just chop into bite-sized pieces. Any green veg should be added at the end, just to warm through, to avoid overcooking it. Wishing you a wonderful and waste-free Thanksgiving!
