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How to Use Turkey Leftovers

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When one prepares a full turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other time of the year, there tends to be a lot of leftovers. Don't let these leftovers be forgotten in your fridge to dry out in plastic containers, though! Whether you have huge slabs of meat left over or nothing but bones remaining, there is a huge variety of recipes and combinations out there that can extend the life of your turkey by days, weeks, or even months. [ Edit ] Ingredients [ Edit ] Day-After-Thanksgiving Panini 2 slices of bread Thanksgiving leftovers (turkey, stuffing, mash potato, gravy) Lettuce Cranberry sauce Candied yams Butter [ Edit ] Pulled Turkey Barbeque Sandwich Dark turkey meat 2 hamburger buns, or sourdough buns Barbecue sauce Coleslaw Chili powder (optional) Sriracha sauce (optional) Mustard (optional) Bacon (optional) [ Edit ] Turkey Stock Cleaned turkey bones Celery bottoms Carrot tops Onion Bay leaves Water 1 teaspoon (5.7 g) of thyme and sage (optional...

How to Be Thankful

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There is good reason to believe that people who cultivate thankfulness tend to be happier and healthier than those who don't. [1] Thankful people appreciate what they have instead of obsessing over what they lack. They express gratitude to others and often receive more gratitude in return as a result. They see each day as a new opportunity for happiness, rather than another challenge to struggle through. While some people may naturally be more thankful, don’t assume that you cannot nurture a more thankful perspective in your own life. It may not be easy, but you’ll be thankful that you made the effort! [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Being Thankful in the Moment Take a minute to be thankful for your life. Sometimes a good way to get back on track and feeling better is to take a break. You'll need to identify things to be grateful for, and sometimes the break itself is a good reason to be thankful. At work, school, etc., go for a walk around your building or step outside for 15 ...

How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

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Turkey has been a North American Thanksgiving tradition for hundreds of years. Knowing how to cook a turkey is essential for anybody who wants to host a Thanksgiving or Christmas feast for friends and family, but if you’ve never cooked one before, it can be a daunting task. For most people, the secret to a delicious turkey is crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, and there a few ways you can accomplish this. [ Edit ] Ingredients [ Edit ] Brine 1 cup (288 g) kosher salt ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar vegetable stock 1 tablespoon (12 g) black peppercorns 1 ½ teaspoons (3 g) allspice berries 1 ½ teaspoons (3.5 g) chopped candied ginger heavily iced water [ Edit ] Turkey One whole turkey, fresh or frozen 1 red apple, sliced ½ onion, sliced 1 cinnamon stick water 2 tablespoons (3 g) dried parsley 2 tablespoons (7 g) ground dried rosemary 2 tablespoons (4 g) dried sage 2 tablespoons (9 g) dried thyme 1 tablespoon (13 g) lemon pepper 1 tablespoon salt (17 g) 2 tablesp...