By now you probably have had your share of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries and desserts! But if your family is like mine you also have enough leftovers from dinner to have a second Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you are serving turkey sandwiches, turkey chili, turkey soup, turkey frittatas or just plain turkey there are so many ways you can incorporate any leftover wine.
If you served a sparkling wine during your get-together and have some left, you only have about a day until the wine will go flat. So as you make turkey and egg sandwiches or turkey frittatas, be sure to make yourself a nice mimosa. Simply pour 1?2 glass of orange juice and 1?4 glass of your sparkling wine into a glass and enjoy!
Or if you had some red wine left over, this is a great way to spice up a turkey chili dish. I usually allow 2 cups of red wine to simmer on the stove as I add pieces of turkey to the pan to be marinated in the wine. Let it sit for about 10 minutes then start adding your beans, vegetables, seasonings and a little water to the pan. If you are using a leftover Syrah, your turkey will have a slight ground pepper taste to it.
I usually have a lot of white wine left over at our house and always have a problem pairing it with left overs from dinner. Unless I am just drinking a glass with a turkey sandwich, the white wine usually is sent home with family for them to enjoy the next day. However, last year I came across a recipe that has been a great addition to my leftover recipe book. I have started making a turkey stew bake:
Heat oven to 350°. Add 1 cup of white wine to the pan. Place leftover turkey and vegetables in pan. Cover with leftover mashed potatos. Bake uncovered at 350° for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of potatoes, Garnish with parsley.
Amanda is the Co-Owner of Candlelight Winery located at 11325 Center Street, Garrettsville. For more information on the winery feel free to call us at 330.527.4118 or please visit www.candlelightwinery.com
