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We're sure you'll gobble up all your leftover Thanksgiving turkey with these inventive recipes

For those of you who celebrate, Thanksgiving is usually a time known for good food and good company. You're often surrounded by loved ones around the dinner table, while a nice, juicy, turkey sits resting to top it all off. But if you have some leftover turkey meat from dinner—or if you simply want to get creative—then consider making these easy recipes right in the comfort of your very own home. Not only are you making the best of your leftover ingredients, we're sure you'll love them too! Here are five dishes that we're sure will become your next post-holiday tradition. 

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Turkey Tetrazinni

Comforting and crowd-pleasing, turkey tetrazinni is the pasta-slash-casserole dish you wish you heard about sooner. Best made with leftover chunks of turkey breast, this dish combines all the goodness of cheese and mushroom with warm memories of Thanksgiving dinner. 

Turkey Soup

The weather is changing and these cool December winds are ought to blow our way. The perfect solution? A warm, hearty soup. Don't waste any of that succulent turkey and use Thanksgiving leftovers to create this comforting soup. 

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Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich

Cranberries, turkey, and barbecue: who knew these ingredients would go so well together? Tartness from the fruit, tanginess from the sauce, and the oh-so important poultry to make a wonderful sandwich that everyone will enjoy past Thanksgiving. 

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Quick, easy, and somewhat healthy; this stuffed bell pepper recipe calls for only a handful of ingredients but makes for a flavourful appetiser! Best part is: nothing goes to waste. 

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Turkey Fried Rice

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Here's an Asian twist to your favourite American-inspired meal: turkey fried rice! Add all your leftovers and a handful of cupboard staples to create a new dish that's both fragrant and flavourful! And as they say—there's no wrong way to cook fried rice! Just have fun with it. 

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