Turn Thanksgiving Leftovers Into Delicious Dinners All Week Long

Monday: Pumpkin Pie Pasta

Who knew stuffing, pie, and green beans made such a delicious pasta topping?Leftover pie filling makes the pasta nice and creamy while toasted stuffing gives it a bit of crunch. 

Recipe: Try our Pumpkin Pie Pasta

Tuesday: Rachael Ray's Turkey and Chorizo Soft Tacos

Spice up your leftovers (literally!) with hot sauce, chiles, and smoked paprika.

Recipe: Try Rach's Turkey and Chorizo Soft Tacos

Wednesday: Sweet Potato Waffles with Turkey and Spicy Maple Syrup

Leftover turkey, sweet potato mash, and cranberry sauce all in one tasty recipe? We must be dreaming!

Recipe: Try our Sweet Potato Waffles with Turkey and Spicy Maple Syrup

Thursday: Potato and Turkey Soup with Parmesan Stuffing Dumplings

Turn stuffing into dumplings and mashed potatoes into broth. Stir in green beans (or any leftover veggie!) for an extra crunch.

Recipe: Try our Potato and Turkey Soup with Parmesan and Stuffing Dumplings

Friday: Rachael Ray's Turkey Club Flatbreads

TGIF—celebrate with a healthier version of pizza that reuses a few handfuls of turkey. And since it's Friday, use store-bought naan for no-prep crust. 

Recipe: Try Rach's Turkey Club Flatbreads

Shopping List

For the pumpkin pie pasta:

• 1/3 cup leftover stuffing
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 3/4 cup leftover pumpkin pie filling
• 1 tbsp. EVOO
• 1 small onion
• 1/4 cup fresh sage
• 1 clove garlic
• 8 oz. cavatappi or other short pasta
• 1 cup leftover green beans
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan

For the turkey and chorizo soft tacos:

• 3 tbsp. olive or corn oil
• 4 cups shredded red or green cabbage (about 1/2 head)
• 1 small red onion
• 2 Serrano or jalapeño chiles
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp. (about 1/3 palmful) caraway seeds
• 1 tsp. (about 1/3 palmful) cumin seeds or ground cumin
• 1 tsp. (about 1/3 palmful) paprika or smoked paprika
• About 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• About 2 tbsp. light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
• 1 lb. roast turkey
• 1/2 lb. fresh Mexican chorizo
• 1 cup turkey or chicken stock
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
• 2 tbsp. chipotle hot sauce
• 12 to 16 soft corn tortillas
• Pickled jalapeño slices
• Crumbled queso fresco or asadero cheese
• Radishes
• Fresh cilantro leaves

For the sweet potato waffles with turkey and spicy maple syrup:

• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 8 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. leftover cranberry sauce
• 1 tbsp. molasses
• 4 dashes Tabasco
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne or paprika
• 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
• 5 eggs
• 12 slices (about 2 by 5 inches each) leftover turkey, preferably thigh meat
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 3/4 cup leftover mashed sweet potatoes

For the potato and turkey soup with parmesan stuffing dumplings:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2-1 tbsp. crushed red pepper
• 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
• 2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto
• 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 cups leftover turkey
• 2 cups leftover green beans

For the turkey club flatbreads:

• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (from a bag, not in oil)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 6 slices cold meaty bacon
• 8 to 12 oz. roast turkey
• 2 small leeks or 1 large leek
• Salt and pepper
• 4 store-bought garlic naan flatbreads
• 2 cups baby kale
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 12 to 16 oz. Scamorza cheese or smoked mozzarella
• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary