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5 Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Ideas

For the Mommas

5 Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Ideas. According to the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, you can keep a turkey stored in the freezer for up to two years , and it’s still safe to cook. USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less).

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WIS, WWA | $149 and I’m not pressed

The Frugal Girl

My main goal is to mostly cook at home, and other than that, I’m not stressing for now. Next time I’d cook the chicken, put it to the side, and add it at the very last minute, once the sauce was cooked. My lunch leftovers were at least 25% better than the original dish.

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WIS, WWA | $18!

The Frugal Girl

Monday I had clinical until 8:30, but I had cooked a pork butt on Sunday in anticipation of this schedule. not-yet-pulled pork So, Zoe ate that at home on a bun with BBQ sauce, and I packed some for my dinner along with sweet potatoes, cilantro, a spicy sauce, and some fruit. Thursday An eat-up-leftovers night!

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Chicken, Corn, Kale Soup | Use Up Leftover Chicken!

Saving Everyday

Everyone in my family loves soup, which is awesome considering it is budget friendly, good for you, easy, and a great way to use up leftovers! I threw together this quickie soup last night using leftover chicken and kale! Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. Ingredients: 2 cups leftover chicken. 4 cloves garlic.

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Five Frugal Things | white tees aplenty

The Frugal Girl

I got a rotisserie chicken for $3 I was at school from 8:00-5:30 yesterday, and I knew I wasn’t going to feel like cooking after that. We ate it for dinner last night with sweet potato fries, and tonight I will make a small batch of chicken and biscuits with the leftover meat.

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Chicken Protein Bowls + Tips & Variations

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Meal bowls are also a great way to use leftovers and random ingredients with endless variations. Most people struggle with leftovers, and this is a perfect way to turn them into a completely different meal ! Cooked chicken, beef, and shrimp are perfect. Leftover ground beef, steak, pork – anything goes! Less waste.

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Fiesta Black Beans & Rice

Family Balance Sheet

This is a large recipe, so I used the leftovers the next day in wraps with leftover cooked chicken , avocado, and salsa. Have you ever considered cooking dried beans from home instead of buying canned beans? Read my How to Cook Dried Beans post to find out how easy the process is. Bring to a boil.