November 26, 2014 | Mike Willison
It is now 2:30pm on the day after Thanksgiving and you’ve just finally put the 11th load of dishes into the dishwasher, tucked the good gravy boat back into the deep corner of the pantry, and located what you hope is the very last half-full plastic tumbler of red wine (in the bathtub, no less). The refrigerator is bursting with leftovers in a zoo of Tupperware containers and there is even a lidded pot on the back porch. All of the relatives have left for Duluth, Topeka, and Toledo, and your kids and spouse are already clamoring in loud and desperate voices for “anything but turkey.” Here are some helpful hints to ensure a happy and swift return to normalcy:
Thanksgiving Day:
Buy a dozen large Tupperware containers and make all of your guests a to-go goodie box of the “Greatest Hits of Thanksgiving” while cleaning up. This makes storage easier and prevents your having to read any further provided everyone actually takes their parcel (along with the dish they brought the sweet potatoes over in).
Turkey:
Sweet Potato & Marshmallow:
Green Bean Casserole:
Stuffing/ Dressing:
Cranberry sauce/ Regular potatoes/ Roasted vegetables:
Have a Thanksgiving leftover emergency? Post your questions and comments below.
Jenny
@ Nov 26, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Great tips - especially the to-go box. Mostly I want to know how to have left over stuffing. Mine always disappears too. I'll think of something. Happy Thanksgiving, Mike!
Jenny
@ Nov 26, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Fun tips... What I really need though is to know how to get left over stuffing. Mine always disappears too, and it's my favourite part! I'll think of something. Happy Thanksgiving, Mike.