Leftover Turkey Soup

The first time I ever tried to make Turkey Soup following my first-ever-all-made-by-me Thanksgiving dinner I realized too late that I needed the carcass as the key ingredient for it. Big oops. Won't make that mistake again.

With some trial and error (and tips from my wise mother) here is a very simple recipe I use for making Leftover Turkey Soup.

Needed:

Turkey carcass

celery

carrots (optional)

onion

salt and pepper

celery seed (optional)

chicken broth (to taste)

soy sauce (optional)

1. Combine first 6 ingredients into a large pot and boil on medium heat for a few hours or until the meat starts falling off the bone. 
2. remove bones and manually remove remaining meat from bone and add back into the stock. 

3. Taste and stock and add bouillon and or soy sauce if more flavour is needed. 
4. Continue simmering for a couple of hours. (Add more water if too much has evaporated. If you do, definitely use a bouillon cube)


(These are old pictures from an earlier blog I once had. But it doesn't make this soup any less delicious)


If you do try making Leftover Turkey Soup yourself  do leave me a comment below and tell me how it went! I'd love to hear.

The Turkey Comedown: Turkey Pot Pie

I like recipes, and cooking, and eating, don't you? Since I've been back in Canada, I've had more opportunities to bake. Although I'm not the greatest baker, I have been deprived of doing anything of the sort for 2 years,  which means now I just can't stop myself. I haven't heard any complaints though. 

All that to say, I want to start posting recipes of things I make (on a semi regular basis) onto my blog. Since it is MY blog, I can do what ever I like, but I do hope you'll like this addition.

I love sharing, so if you are ever in the sharing mood do drop me a line with a recipe of yours, I'd love to try it out.

Turkey Pot Pie

When I get tired of turkey leftovers this is my favourite thing to have after Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Pot Pie. Nom nom.

Needed:

Pie crust (I used a deep dish kind and it was a 2 pack so the other bottom became a top).
4 tbs butter divided
1 small onion, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
3 tbs dried parsley
1 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups water
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups cubed turkey
3 tbs all purpose flour
1/2 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 425 F and melt the crust (easier to mold together)

2. Melt 2 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the veggies are soft. Stir in the bouillon and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in potatoes and cook until they are tender but still firm.

3. In a medium sauce pan melt remaining 2 tbs butter. Stir in the turkey and flour. Add the milk, and heat through. Stir the turkey mixture into the veggie mixture and cook until thickened. Cool slightly and pour into the shell. Put top crust on. Make 4 slits in top to allow steam to escape.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 min Reduce oven to 350F and continue baking for 20 min or until golden brown.

5. Let cool a bit before serving

I forgot to take a picture of the finished product. Just too darned excited to eat it up.

(these are old pictures as this is a post from another blog I used to do. No need to worry about that, just stick some of this in your pie hole and enjoy it).

If you do try making turkey potpie yourself  do leave me a comment below and tell me how it went! I'd love to hear.

Hey there, Thanksgiving Monday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. I haven't been with family for Thanksgiving turkey in two years, so I'm looking forward to this! My favourite part is the stuffing and cranberries. I had some leftover fresh cranberries from the Cranberry Orange Loaf and Cranberry and Mint Scones I made earlier in the week, that I made some fresh cranberry sauce. But honestly, I love the stuff from the can (especially when it still has the weird can shape to it. True story).  
I found it difficult celebrating Thanksgiving in England. The first year was nice when I got 2 invites to Orphan Turkey Dinners (the guests, not the turkeys), the 2nd year I thought it was no big deal to just kind of skip the whole thing, but when my FB blew up with Thanksgiving comments, pictures, and wishes, I got a little peoplesick.
I don't know where I will find myself in the future, so I'm going to savour this weekend and every juicy morsel of turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. Hope you all have a great one! Here's to THANKSGIVING MONDAY!

Huffington Post do history of Canadian Thanksgiving, also just known as Thanksgiving, in these here parts. Watch the next clip too.

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Hidden bias addressed

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Image from Pinterest

Hey there, Monday!

It's Thanksgiving in Canada. I hope you are able to get together with loved ones and enjoy a gluttonous meal of turkey, stuffing and cranberries, as the holiday was truly meant to be celebrated. No need to procrastinate this week in Canada, can you say 4 day work week? Huzzah!

Thanks Eugene Levy for bringing us this, It's a Canadian fact.

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The Higgs Boson illustrated.




Fun travels!