So the turkey was good but it's boring now... the pudding's all gone and the olives are shriveling. It must be the week after Thanksgiving!

What to do with that leftover turkey? You've had the traditional sliced turkey sandwiches and diced turkey soups, so what else is there? Plenty! Everyone has their favorite ways to use it, but here are some quick and inexpensive ways to get the very most from your leftover turkey.

·Barbecued turkey for open face sandwiches is simple to make. Shred or cut up leftover turkey and add your favorite barbecue sauce. Presto, it's done.

 

 

·Turkey and noodles are made just the same as chicken and noodles.
Cook the noodles and add turkey. You can add chicken bouillon if necessary and vegetables if you like.

 

 

·Turkey salad: Add a cup or more of diced turkey meat to shredded lettuce, minced onion, shredded cheese and sliced
black olives. Top with sour cream or ranch dressing.

·Don't forget the turkey pot pie. Add leftover vegetables from the same feast if you have them, then add a half cup of
water with a couple of teaspoons of corn starch dissolved in it, dump it all in a pie crust, top and bake until the crust is lightly browned.

·Turkey sandwich spread can be made in a food processor or blender. Add whatever suits you - pickles, onions, cheese, etc.,
to a cup of turkey and a tablespoon or more of mayonnaise or creamy salad dressing, and then blend until it's fairly smooth.

But what if you've used all the "good meat"? If you've picked the best and biggest chunks of meat, you still have quite a bit of turkey left. It's time to cook the carcass in a big pot. Break it in two if you need, cover with water and simmer for an hour or more, until the meat begins to fall off the bones. Cool and pick the meat off and portion it into containers for use right away or for the freezer. Strain the leftover liquid and freeze for using with the turkey later. Or you can freeze it with the turkey if you only intend to make casseroles or soups with it.

Turkey is generally frugal meat anyway, but you can make it even more so by using it all. Get the absolute most from that turkey.