Cooking with Ellen

I asked my mom to share her Thanksgiving Turkey recipe with me – it is always so good and moist! Enjoy!
“For turkey, I make sure it is thawed well. Then I rinse it and make sure it is clean. I season it on the outside with lemon pepper, seasoning salt, and garlic. [...]

Salad:
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Cheese
Red Onions
Cucumbers
Green Peppers
Bacon (for healthier choice, try Turkey Bacon)
Deli Turkey Slices
Dressing:
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar or splenda
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Assemble salad ingredients in bowls, canning jars, or on plates. Top with dressing as desired.
About this recipe: My future mother-in-law, Mrs. Teresa Wallace, sent me this [...]

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While talking with my mom about ideas for using leftover turkey, she talked about a recipe her dad used to make that she and her brother enjoyed after Thanksgiving. I found a similar recipe for Creamed Turkey for you to try with your leftovers!
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1/4 onion, [...]

2 cups smoked turkey, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2-3 tsp dried dill (or 2-3 Tbsp fresh dill)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 drops Tabasco red pepper sauce
In a bowl, mix together smoked turkey, celery,
almonds, cranberries, and dill. Combine mayonnaise
with lemon juice, [...]