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After you have had your fill of hot turkey sandwiches, cold turkey sandwiches with cranberry and stuffing mashed on the bread, and turkey noodle soup… we thought you could turn the flavors on their head to put some sizzle back in the leftover bird.

Here are a couple ideas to spice up some leftovers and keep your taste buds tingling.

This is a really easy recipe for stir-fry and a quick way to cook up some extra turkey meat and vegetables.

Better-Than-Takeout Thai Stir-Fry (credit: allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup turkey broth
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 sweet onion, sliced
• 1 small head broccoli, cut into spears
• 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
• 3 cups bean sprouts
• 9 ounces diced cooked turkey meat
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Bring the turkey broth to a boil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and broccoli; cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tamari, peanut butter, and pepper flakes until smooth. Add the coleslaw mix, bean sprouts, and turkey; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish

Wine Pairing:
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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Turn in the pilgrim hat for a sombrero. The bold flavor of turkey is a natural with Mexican food. Fire-roasted salsa can be found in the refrigerated deli case at most supermarkets.

Turkey Burrito (credit: epicurious.com) 

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 red onions, sliced
• 2 bell peppers (preferably 1 red and 1 yellow), seeded, sliced
• 4 cups diced leftover cooked turkey meat
• 3/4 cup purchased fresh fire-roasted salsa
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 8-ounce package grated Mexican 4-cheese blend (about 2 cups)
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 6 burrito-size flour tortillas

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Add turkey, salsa, and cumin; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and cilantro; season generously with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortilla directly over medium-high gas flame (or in dry skillet over medium-high heat) until warm, softened, and browned in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Place tortilla on work surface. Spoon 1 cup warm turkey mixture along center of tortilla; fold sides in over filling, then roll up tortilla to enclose filling. Place burrito seam side down on baking sheet, and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Wine Pairing:
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2009

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Cheers!

The Hello Vino Team