I’m not sure if my kids were looking forward to Thanksgiving because of the family day or because I’ve been saying for months “once it’s done you can play Christmas music.” 🙂
Pretty sure it’s both! They had the day before off from school so they spent time making Thanksgiving decorations. I love that they still get into stuff like this. But what I really love is that they get the real meaning of the holidays.
My daughter put this up in our dining room and it just warmed my heart.
Of course after Thanksgiving we are faced with what to do with the leftover turkey! We did end up with less that I thought we would because of a mix-up with the order at the co-op. I had ordered a 15lb turkey that would come from a local farm that employs and takes care of homeless vets and vets with head trauma. So it was a win-win for us.
However, I got a message the day before picking it up from the co-op saying the turkeys came in “a bit small”. I called back asking how small? 8lbs! I’m sorry, that’s not a bit small! That’s half the size! Fortunately they had other options.
But back to the leftover turkey!
After the usual having the turkey meal a couple of times and turkey sandwiches we floated a few ideas for dinner and the family consensus was to have a curry. You would think we’d get sick of curry but there are so many variations and it seemed like a fun idea.
I was in the mood for a Thai influence. Because the turkey is already cooked, this is a very quick dish to throw together. Which is what I needed because we were still working on redoing the room.
In a skillet heat up a couple of tablespoons of peanut oil. Finely chop 3-4 cloves of garlic and a couple of scallions.
Saute for a few minutes and add a couple of sliced mushrooms. Then mix in a tablespoon of oyster sauce, a tablespoon of soy sauce, and about 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar. Dice up a red pepper and grate about an inch square piece of fresh ginger. Add to the skillet.
Near the end of cooking add the turkey. Finish with about 40z of coconut milk, a splash of lime juice, a tablespoon of red curry paste, and a few dashes of red pepper flakes.
My husband made up his naan. Sometimes I think I just make curry so I can get that naan!
And because it was officially after Thanksgiving we enjoyed this watching a Christmas movie. Let’s just say the kids are very excited about this season. 🙂
A perfect solution for leftovers and your children sound wonderful!
Thank you! I am very lucky to be their bonus mum. 🙂
We are on the same brain wave – leftover turkey and what to do with it. You have a great solution. Glad you had a fun day despite the turkey size.
I have to admit we did do turkey soup last night but I held out for as long as I could! 🙂
That’s lovely. My parents cancelled Thanksgiving this year, because they ran out of time; it’s the first time since I can remember, and it made me a bit sad. But one can still feel Thankful (every other day of the year as well), and leftover turkey curry seems like a nice way of being thankful for an 8 (or 15!) lb bird. Looks delicious.
That’s a shame it was cancelled. When we move back to the UK I definitely want to keep having this holiday. 😊
It was the first time we cancelled in 30-something years… I’m hoping it’s the last 😊
The best part about a Thanksgiving meal is that there are plenty of leftovers! Turkey soup, sandwiches, casseroles, and then some more sandwiches! Now, we can start the Christmas music!!! 🙂
Don’t forget homemade turkey stock! 😄
Yum!!!
That’s a nice looking garlic. Happy holidays.
Got it from the co-op! 😊
Loving that your kids make decorations. It’s so much more meaningful. My local store’s going to be selling Xmas underwear & socks next week! Why?
Think I’m actually quite shocked people buy the stuff. 🙂
Oh I know! Our local card shop has had wacky Christmas stuff for months. Cheaply made and useless.
What a great turkey redo! 🙂 I love Thai curries with coconut milk…I could live off them.
I’m a huge fan as well. 😊