15 Ways to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers That Aren’t Just Sandwiches

Cassandra Pisone
Nov 24, 2015

Turkey, cheese, mustard, bread, repeat. It’s the same-old-same-old when it comes to Thanksgivingleftovers. Well, not this year. Move beyond the lowly sandwich and upgrade your leftovers. From turkey tetrazzini to cranberry-infused oatmeal, these recipes will inspire you to make extra food this year because you’ll *want* to make each and every one. Read on for some fresh new takes on dishes featuring your holiday staples like cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and (of course) turkey all week long.

1. The Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame: *This* is the sandwich you need if you want to stay fueled up for Black Friday shopping. Start with the traditional French Croque Madame on a croissant instead of sandwich bread and layer on your leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and roasted Brussels sprouts. (via Half Baked Harvest)

2. Sweet + Savory Enchiladas: If fighting crowds to save a few dollars isn’t your thing, hole up at home on Black Friday with a pack of tortillas and sour cream instead. Make these enchiladas to save money on your Chipotle habit. There’s always Cyber Monday anyway. (via Brit + Co)

3. Roasted Turkey Queso: Football makes us hungry too, and football = queso. Grab some turkey, Velveeta + Ro*tel: This dip comes together in no time, so you can enjoy it while cheering for your favorite team. (via Brit + Co)

4. Thanksgiving Flatbread: As tempting as it may be to order pizza the day after cooking a Thanksgiving feast, upcycle your leftovers into a homemade version instead. Sweet potato pairs beautifully with roasted green beans, and cranberry sauce adds a bright burst of tartness. (via Brit + Co)

5. Leftover Thanksgiving Eggs Benedict: You can’t go wrong with Eggs Benedict. Swap gravy for hollandaise sauce, turkey for Canadian bacon and stuffing for English muffins to keep the celebration going all weekend long. (via Port and Fin)

6. Turkey and Cranberry BBQ Sauce Pizza: Use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce in this amazing BBQ pizza. Be sure to save a few pieces to lunch on while you shop on Cyber Monday. (via Recipe Runner)

7. Thanksgiving Leftover Tacos With Cranberry Salsa: If you have a meatless Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, you don’t have to miss out on leftovers just because there’s no turkey. Grab all the veggies still in your fridge, sauté a little herbed seitan and turn the rest of your cranberry sauce into salsa. It’s Taco Tuesday, Thanksgiving style. (via Cruelty Free Family)

8. Mashed Potaffles: If you’ve only been using your waffle maker to make waffles, you’ve been missing out. Serve these for a Black Friday brunch instead of hash browns. You’re welcome. (via Simple Roots Wellness)

9. Turkey and Bacon Grilled Cheese With Tomatoes, Avocado and Basil Pesto: Upgrade the standard leftover turkey sandwich with bacon, avocado and a homemade pesto. It might be the world’s best sandwich. (via Brit + Co)

10. Sweet Potato Muffin: Keep your guests satisfied the morning after Thanksgiving with this gluten-free muffin. It’s perfect for starting your day off right. (via á la main)

11. Leftover Turkey Curry: Once you’re sick of turkey sandwiches, turkey and stuffing hash or turkey *anything*, empty the leftovers into a dutch oven or skillet, throw in some curry powder and herbs and turn them into a delicious curry dish. (via Nerds With Knives)

12. Pie Milkshakes: It’s inevitable that you will have a little leftover pie during the holidays. Add a small slice of pumpkin or apple pie, vanilla ice cream and milk to a blender, pour into a mason jar and enjoy. (via PDXfoodlove)

13. Sweet Potato Hummus: Use up your leftover mashed sweet potatoes and have a healthy dip to serve to guests who stop by after Thanksgiving. Serve with fruit, tortilla chips or even cookies for a sweet but healthy treat. (via The Life Harvest)

14. 30 Minute Healthy Stovetop Turkey Tetrazzini: With the stress the holidays bring, this recipe won’t have you stressing over dinner. With one pot, 30 minutes and your leftover turkey, you’ll have a warm, comforting and healthy meal on the table in no time. (via Savory Nothings)

15. Cranberry Steel Cut Oats: “I have too much leftover cranberry sauce,” said no one ever. But if you made an extra batch that didn’t get eaten, definitely try this recipe. Steel cut oats will keep you full all morning long and are a nice reprise after a heavy meal. (via In It 4 the Long Run)

How do you use up your Thanksgiving leftovers? Let us know below in the comments.

16 Apple Pie Recipes That Are Almost Better Than Grandma’s

When you think of apple pie, you probably have an image in your head of your grandma kneading dough and sitting the finished pie on the windowsill to cool. Those memories are all well and good, but these days we’re more into creative apple recipes that aren’t so traditional. You’ve got all of the essential apple recipes down, so why not step outside the box and try something new? Maybe you’ll find out that you love making skillet pie or apple cinnamon galette. Either way, you should keep reading, because we’re giving you 15 recipes that’ll school Granny on how to make an *epic* apple pie.

The Paleo Running Momma

Paleo Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie

Chances are, Grandma didn’t have a lot of dietary restrictions to consider when baking her pies. In today’s world, we have to be more conscious of that, which makes this Paleo cookie and apple pie combo crucial. (via The Paleo Running Momma)

Honestly YUM

Open-Face Apple Pie

There’s no need for a double crust when you can create a beautiful apple rosette design with your filling. All you have to do is thinly slice the apples and layer them vertically, starting from the outside, and you’ve officially reached Martha Stewart status. (via Honestly YUM)

Sally's Baking Addiction

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

If you thought salted caramel was just a passing phase, we’re happy to report that it’s here to stay. Mix it with the apples inside your pie and then drizzle it all over the final product to serve. YUM! (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

I Heart Nap Time

Snickers Caramel Apple Pie

Whether you’re a cooking novice or a total expert, this pie needs to be on your weekend to-do list. Technically, there’s no cooking involved at all, so there’s no risk of burning anything… like your last baking experiment. (via I Heart Nap Time)

Foodie Crush

Caramel Apple Pie

We have great news! You don’t have to choose between flakey pie crust and buttery crumble. This pie has both AND a caramel drizzle. (via Foodie Crush)

The Blond Cook

Apple Pie Bites

The only thing that could be better than apple pie is pie you can grab on your way out of the door. These bites have only six ingredients, and in less than 30 minutes you could be enjoying a piece of hand-held bliss. (via The Blond Cook)

The Recipe Critic

Caramel Apple Slab Pie

We’ve all been there. You make a beautiful pie, only to have it ruined when you go to slice it in that awkward pie pan. Preserve your work of art by making a slab pie on a sheet pan. Clean up is a breeze and the pieces slice like a dream. Plus, you’ll be able to feed an army. (via The Recipe Critic)

Averie Cooks

Caramel Apple Crumble Pie

This dense apple pie is packed full of oats, apples and spices. That combination totally means you can eat it for breakfast, right? (via Averie Cooks)

Baker by Nature

Brown Butter Oatmeal Crumb Apple Pie

If you ever want to take a dish up a notch, just add browned butter. The nutty flavor is perfect to pair with apples and will leave everyone who eats your pie perplexed by its unique flavor. (via Baker by Nature)

Sally's Baking Addiction

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

One could argue that a shortbread crust is superior to pie dough. If you’re part of that opinion, these apple pie bars are right up your alley. Top with streusel and salted caramel and you may have something better than pie on your hands. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

So, How's It Taste

Easy Skillet Pie

2016 has definitely been the year of the skillet. Cookies and pizza are bomb when cooked in a cast iron pan, so obviously you can’t go wrong doing the same with apple pie. (via So, How’s It Taste?)

Audrey's Apron

The Best Apple Pie Ever

EVER?! This pie comes with some pretty steep claims, so it’s probably worth checking out. You know, for research’s sake. Obvi. (via Audrey’s Apron)

Kitchen Heals Soul

Maple Apple Pie

Maple + apple = a match made in heaven; this we recognize. What you may not know is that roasting your apples before filling your pie results in an easier to slice and less wet product. Try it! (via Kitchen Heals Soul)

Sugar Hero

Mile-High Apple Pie

What you’re looking at is a pie that contains 12 apples. Yep, 12! This one will definitely keep the doctor away. (via Sugar Hero)

Sally's Baking Addiction

Salted Caramel Apple Galette

Think of a galette as the easier little sister to pie. There’s no crimping the edges on a pie plate, perfectly rolling out a circle of dough or *gasp* fiddling with a lattice top. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Brit + Co

Easy No-Bake Apple Pie Bites

Don't want to spend more time prepping and baking an apple pie recipe? You'll fall in love with these easy no-bake apple pie bites!

With healthy ingredients like cashew butter, dried apples, and honey, your body and taste buds will thank you for the goodness you've created. (via Brit + Co)

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The 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer Is Finally Here & I Have So Many Questions

The cast and crew of Severance are finally returned to the office after months of waiting for production to resume, and we finally have a first look from the new season! Apple TV+ just posted a teaser image from season 2 of cast member Adam Scott holding a bunch of blue balloons. We don't quite know the significance of this picture to the plot, but we do know we are pumped to see it!

Executive producer, Ben Stiller, spread the news about the Apple TV+ series’ return back in January 2024 with a quote tweet simply commenting, "back to work.”

Adam Scott also teased the Severance season 2 production in an Instagram post the same month, saying it’s “lovely being back at the office.” Severance season 2 is officially back on track. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season!

Watch The Official 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer!

Adam Scott is back in the first teaser trailer for Severance season 2 — and spends the entire trailer running from his problems (relatable). It appears that despite the fact Mark's innie retreats at the end of season 1, it looks like he wakes back up in the elevator and has lots of surprises waiting for him in the office.

Is there a release date for Severance Season 2?

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Severance Season 2 Release Date

Yes, we finally have a release date for Severance season 2! The sophomore season will hit Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025.

What is Severance about?

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Severance Season 2 Plot

Severance is a fictitious psychological thriller TV series that’s focused on a biotech company named Lumon Industries. In the show, Lumon Industries has popularized a procedure called ‘severance’ that separates their employees’ work selves from their personal lives. Essentially, when Lumon employees are at work, they can’t recall anything outside of work, and vice-versa when they aren’t at the office.

The first season of Severance follows Lumon Industries employee, Mark (portrayed by Adam Scott). Throughout the first season’s nine episodes, Mark and his coworkers begin to learn more about the severance procedure, their double-lives, and Lumon Industries’ true objectives – and it all begins to unravel in a mysterious way.

Who stars in Severance?

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Severance Season 2 Cast

Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, and Michael Chernus are all part of the main cast in Severance.

Deadline confirmed in 2022 that Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and John Noble are part of the Severance season 2 cast.

Where can I watch Severance?

Apple TV+

You can stream season 1 of Severance on Apple TV+. If you don’t already have a subscription to Apple TV+, you can try the platform 7 days free before subscribing for $9.99/month.

Why is Severance season 2 taking so long?

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Severance season 2 is taking so long because production was halted in the wake of last year’s writers strike.

The cast and crew began filming season 2 on October 3, 2022, with production shutting down on May 8, 2023. Since SAG-AFTRA has struck a deal with AMPTP studios, it’s “back to work” on the Severance set per executive producer, Ben Stiller.

Is Severance creepy?

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Severance follows the horrors that come with working in an office, so yes, it’s creepy. Just kidding (sort of)!

The surreal tone of Severance definitely makes it creepy. There’s an ongoing feeling that someone – or something – is constantly keeping watch and wants to gain control. This tone, paired with the series’ clean, manicured (yet cold) visuals, chalks it up to be fairly disturbing.

The characters in the show become increasingly aware of this cryptic, surveillant presence, and the building tension definitely adds to the show’s creepiness. It’s also pretty existential, which is the creepiest feeling of them all.

Was Severance canceled?

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Severance was not canceled. (Thank goodness!) The production was put on pause due last May to 2023’s writers strikes, but it’s up and running now. We are enthused about the show’s return!

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Here's How To Make Easy Pecan Pie Bars For The Most Epic Christmas Dessert

In all honestly, all I look forward to during the holidays (other than my fam) is the pie. There's pumpkin pie. Apple pie. Chocolate pie. Sweet potato pie. But more than any other dessert, pecan piejust gets me. I'm salivating as I'm thinking about it!

Anywho... making an entire pecan pie can become a whole ordeal very quickly. That's where these delicious pecan pie bars from Chahinez with Lifestyle of a Foodiestep in. They're simple to make, plus provide the ideal eating experience – pecan pie bars easily qualify under finger foods, and they are downright addictive.

Let's get into the recipe!

Ingredients For Easy Pecan Pie Bars

For the shortbread crust:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch

For the pecan pie filling:

  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 & ½ cup pecans chopped

How To Make Easy Pecan Pie Bars

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F, then line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add in the flour, salt, cornstarch, and mix. Add in the cold butter and work it into the dough with your hand or a pastry cutter until cookie dough forms. Press it onto the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mix the eggs, brown sugar, light corn syrup, heavy cream, salt, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until combined. Stir in the pecan pieces.
  4. Once the crust is done baking, pour the pecan pie filling on top of the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes. The edges will brown a little, and the center will be barely jiggly.
  5. Remove from the oven, and let cool completely before transferring to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Slice the bars and serve.

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'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Won't Feature This Controversial Couple

All it takes is a few episodes of Nobody Wants This to realize it's one of the best rom-coms of the year — and that Adam Brody is still super hot. The series, which also stars Kristen Bell, has gone viral for everything from its hilariously relatable approach to dating to "the best kiss of all time" to how eloquently it explains the fear that we're too much for a romantic partner. With an 8.1 out of 10 on IMDb, a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and literally millions of TikTok views, it's no surprise the show was just renewed for a second season. Here's everything we know about Nobody Wants This season 2.

What's going to happen in Nobody Wants This season 2?

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Creator Erin Foster just revealed Nobody Wants This season 2 is actually going to get rid of this tease from season 1: Morgan and Sasha's flirtationship. "I think we’re going to wrap up their weird 'Is it romantic?' thing. Because we want to see them together in season two, hanging out," she tells The Hollywood Reporter. "We want to see Esther. I think we went down that road enough that now we’re going to pull back and reposition so we can have them all in scenes together without [Morgan] being like, a full homewrecker. But we’re going to give Morgan something very fun. Justine [Lupe] came in and we pitched it to her and she was like, 'This is my dream storyline.'"

Is Morgan going to be swept off her feet? Or maybe she'll inherit a huge sum of money and become her own trophy wife. That would be SO Morgan.

Is there going to be a season 2 of Nobody Wants This?

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Yes on October 10, Netflix announced that Nobody Wants This will be coming back for season 2. And (spoiler!!!) now that Joanne and Noah have decided to be together, and Noah's decided to give up his position as Head Rabbi, I have a feeling they'll have to deal with a lot of opinions. (Namely, Noah's mother).

"Creating Nobody Wants This will forever be a career highlight for me," creator Erin Foster says in a statement. "The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed. I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I've been such a fan of since Girls... Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”

When is Nobody Wants This season 2 coming out?

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We know season 2 is coming out in 2025, but stay tuned for an official Nobody Wants This season 2 release date.

Who's in the cast of Nobody Wants This season 2?

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The Nobody Wants This cast includes Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Michael Hitchcock, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, and Emily Arlook.

Does Nobody Wants This End on a Cliffhanger?

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Nobody Wants This might not end on the same kind of thrilling, dramatic cliffhanger as Outer Banks season 4 part 1, but it definitely leaves us with a ton of questions. How will Joanne and Noah's families react to the news? What does life look like as a couple? Will Joanne be able to flaunt their relationship in front of all the teenagers? No matter what comes, these two are very much in love, and I can't wait to see them continue to heal and grow together.

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Check out 10 Reasons Nobody Wants This Is The Best TV Show Of The Year — and all the other October TV shows to watch this month!

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Curb Your Road Rage! The 'Beef' Season 2 Cast Is Here.

Without a doubt, the best TV shows of 2023 included the emotional end to the Succession saga, as well as the beginning of my attachment to Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us. I got cozy thanks to Sullivan's Crossing and became even more obsessed with The Bear, but the one show I never saw coming was Beef.

The series picked up awards left and right (hello Emmys and SAG Awards!), and thank goodness, we don't have to say goodbye just yet because Beef season 2 is officially on its way! You might be wondering, 'Isn't Beef a limited series?' It was supposed to be — but the internet's obsession pushed Netflix to renew it. Before you catch up on the best new TV shows of 2024, here's everything we know about Beef season 2.

  • Beef was a standout TV show of 2023 — and Beef season 2 is on its way!
  • The Netflix hit will feature two feuding couples, doubling the drama.
  • Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Oscar Isaac, and Carey Mulligan will lead the Beef season 2 cast.

Will there be a season 2 of Beef?

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Yes, we're getting a Beef season 2! After waiting to hear whether the show would be back for another installment, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news on October 22. The sophomore season will feature eight 30-minute episodes.

Who's in the Beef season 2 cast?

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Beef Season 2 Cast

This is the craziest part of all: Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny will play one of the feuding couples, with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as the other. This is an absolutely insane cast to see onscreen together, and I cannot wait to see how they balance soft-spoken, graceful moments with over-the-top drama. Beef season 2 is going to be as good as its predecessor — if not better.

What is Beef season 2 about?

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Beef Season 2 Plot

THR also reports that Beef season 2 will follow a young couple (assuming that's Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton) who sees a crazy fight between their boss and his wife, “triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.”

When is Beef season 2 coming out?

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Beef Season 2 Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Beef season 2 yet, but considering season 1 started filming in April of 2022 and released in April of 2023, we could see the second season as early as winter 2025.

How many seasons and episodes of Beef are there?

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Right now, there is one season of Beef comprised of 10 episodes. Beef season 2 will feature eight 30-minute episodes.

Where can I watch Beef?

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You can watch all ten episodes of Beef season 1 on Netflix now! You can also watch Unpacking BEEF | Inside the Season Finale and Steven Yeun & Ali Wong Break Down A Scene From BEEF on YouTube for the behind-the-scenes info you've been craving.

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