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Now for Chef Mama’s Frugal Turkey Leftovers Recipes:

Lunch Idea: Turkey Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen mixed veggies
• 1 package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 large can chicken broth
• Cut up leftover turkey
• Spices to taste salt pepper Italian seasoning

Directions: Add broth, frozen veggies and turkey to large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat. Add tortellini and spices and boil 10-12 minutes. Serve.

Lunch Idea: Turkey Salad Pita Pockets

Ingredients:

• Leftover turkey (cut up)
• Mayonnaise
• Diced apple and almonds
• Pita Bread

Directions: Mix turkey apples pecans and mayo. Stuff mixture into pita pockets. Amounts of each ingredient will vary with the amount of leftover turkey you use and how many people you are making it for.

Dinner Idea: Cheesy Turkey and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• Left over cut up turkey
• 1 cup instant rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• Frozen veggie of choice (optional)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions: Mix rice and water in casserole dish. Add mushroom soup and veggies. Stir. Add Turkey and stir. Sprinkle top with cheese and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Serve.

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Chef Mamas and remember what you are truly thankful for!