As we wind down from Thanksgiving one thing is certain, we need to add a few salads into the mix this week to compensate for all the good we consumed over the holiday!
If you still have turkey and aren’t quite sure what to do with it, here are a few ideas for you! But the leftovers can wait, let’s start with dessert!!
If you haven’t seen my Pumpkin Crunch Cake before, it is an exceptional dessert. Not only is it a staggering 4 layers high, but the flavors are simply amazing! Follow this link for the recipe to my Pumpkin Crunch Cake.
You can even watch the You Tube video I did as part of Google+ Thanksgiving Presentation! Just follow this link for my pumpkin crunch cake video.
But if desserts not your thing and your more of a meat and potatoes kind of person, how about a Turkey Pot Pie.
Or if you want something quick and easy and full of Thanksgiving leftovers my version of a classic Delaware Sandwich the Turkey Bobbie is sure to please.
and last but not least how about a creamy gelato using up your leftover cranberry sauce, you’ll love my Cranberry Gelato!
After four days of being under the weather I’m finally starting to feel better, and of course just in time to go to work….sigh. But hey that’s ok, I’m happy to feel better and to have a job to go to, things could always be worse!
Have a great week my friends!
More recipes from my site
What To Do With Your Turkey Leftovers – Recipe Ideas- Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes and Ideas
- The Original Pumpkin Crunch Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- The Original Pumpkin Crunch Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – My Holiday Tradition
- Thanksgiving Leftovers-Part One : Turkey Pot Pie
- How to Dry Brine and Roast a Turkey Perfectly – A Chef’s Secret Recipe
holly waterfall says
Hi Dennis! I have made your amazing pumpkin crunch cake before and absolutelylove it! This year I was thinking of trying it out it cupcake form. Crunch on the bottom, cake, frosting, and crunch for garnish. My only question is this: will the.crunch stick to paper cupcake lining? Is there a better way, do you think? Thanks Dennis!
Chef Dennis Littley says
that’s a good question Holly, my friend Dionne just made them into cupcakes and I think she put the crunch layer on the top
holly waterfall says
Thanks Dennis! So you put in the batter, bake, and then add the crunch and bake again? Or bake both separately and crumble some of the crunch on top of the cupcake before frosting? I guess I could just experiment
anniebakes says
these eats look so good, I wish i still had some leftovers! Maybe I should just make the whole dinner again this weekend! anne
Velva says
There are so many wonderful things to do with turkey. Thanks for sharing a few with us.
The cake…that rocks.
Velva
RavieNomNoms says
Great round up Chef!!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Such a great roundup, Dennis! And I’m just dying to try that pumpkin crunch cake!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
That crunch cake still amazes me!
Michael Toa says
Everything looks scrumptious. I love Thanksgiving day… what is not to love about a day of eating? 🙂 I carry on with the tradition wherever I am… sorry it’s late, but hope you had a great Thanksgiving day.
anna says
i especially appreciate the cranberry sauce recommendation! i love that stuff but i never know WHAT to do with it once the turkey’s gone!
Roz says
The pumpkin cake looks insane, but I wish I had that turkey-cran sammie in my tummy right now! Hope your Thanksgiving was delicious . . . I KNOW it was!
Lynn says
Glad you’re starting to feel better chef! Turkey Bobbie looks scrumptious, only problem is I didn’t do a turkey this year. In fact it wasn’t a traditional dinner at my house at all. We made pasta with the relatives- everyone pitched it and had fun. It’s one for my file, as is your pumpkin crunch cake!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
You have me HUNGRY! And I missed Thanksgiving this year 🙁 due to everyone here being sick. No leftovers. Boo!
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says
What a delightful round up of your great Thanksgiving recipes! These are all classics, Chef Dennis! Thanks for generously sharing all the recipes! Happy Monday 🙂
Larry says
They all look good and while I’m not a big dessert person, that cake looks to die for.
Kimby says
Sorry you had to spend most of your Thanksgiving vacation feeling less than your best, Dennis, but I’m glad to hear you recovered! Have a better week and thanks for putting thankfulness in perspective.
movita beaucoup says
That turkey pot pie – chased with some cranberry gelato – would be next level awesome. AND I’M CANADIAN. (So I don’t have leftovers.)
Dionne Baldwin says
That turkey bobbie has my name on it, I’m afraid. It’s been nice taking a break from cooking for a few days but it’s time to change it up! I hope you had a good holiday my friend!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Your layer cake is gorgeous!
Jeanette says
Glad to hear you’re feeling better Chef – this looks unbelievably decadent, such a special dessert for the holidays. Google+ Hangouts are such a fun way to demonstrate cooking/baking – I missed the live event, but enjoyed watching the video!
denise @ singapore shiok says
Hi Dennis, I saw the pumpkin layer cake on Pinterest and had to come check it out. It is GORGEOUS and I have a pumpkin in my pantry that may just morph into this cake….
Btw, that turkey pot pie is making my mouth twitch like crazy! Glad to read you’re better now 🙂 Off to Youtube to get that recipe. Stay well!