Give thanks for leftovers
The minute Thanksgiving is over, Alicia and I are all about the leftovers. I've been known to cook an extra turkey breast just to have enough meat for sandwiches the next day.
Truth is, it's hard to beat a basic turkey sandwich. You know the drill a bit of mayo, good bread, turkey and lots of black pepper. Lettuce and tomato are optional but so are assorted other T-Day leftovers, a la Dagwood, like cranberry sauce and stuffing.
But sometimes, especially when we have out-of-town guests, the gourmet in me (still inspired by yesterday's feast) will insist on getting fancy with the sandwich fare. Alicia's recipe for Turkey Fig Salad is perfect.
This salad doubles as a sandwich filling, and it's simple and quick to prepare. If you didn't happen to cook an extra turkey, it's easy to do half-batch. Just use a small clove of garlic.
What are your favorite ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers? E-mail your ideas to tellus@KitchenScoop.com.
Suggested menu: Sandwiches with Turkey Fig Salad, reduced-fat chips of choice and chilled apple cider
• Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross are co-authors of “Desperation Dinners!” Write them at Desperation Dinners, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, or tellus@kitchenscoop.com. More at kitchenscoop.com.