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• 1 CLK // Nov 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

  Problem solved. I found a friend who is willing to adopt my leftover turkey. Her family is out already and they’d love more!

• 2 Pat // Dec 1, 2009 at 10:49 pm

  I was going to post an easy Chicken Pot Pie the family likes that can be used with turkey. But, I guess I’m too late since you have solved your problem. Today I put cold turkey over mixed greens with walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, dried cherries, and Newman’s brand vinaigrette dressing. It was yummy! I’ve got a handful of turkey left for another lunch and then we’re done. I’m ready for some chili and cornbread for a change of pace so I think that will be dinner tomorrow.

• 3 CLK // Dec 2, 2009 at 12:54 pm

  That salad sounds great! I’m a big fan of blue cheese.

• 4 Pat // Dec 2, 2009 at 1:56 pm

  It was a great salad…just had it again today! Love that Newman’s balsamic vinaigrette, too. Ocean Spray has that dried cherry/cranberry mix which is good as well. Somewhere…in my recipe archives (and I have way more than I should!) I think I have a recipe for green beans with blue cheese. Haven’t made it in a long while but if I find it I’ll post it for you. You may like it. It goes nicely with a variety of roasts and is great for dinner guests. Found it! I’ll post it for you.

• 5 Pat // Dec 2, 2009 at 2:05 pm

  Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Pecans
  1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
  1 tsp cider vinegar
  2 tsp finely chopped shallot
  1 TBS olive oil
  1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  3/4 to 1 pound fresh green beans
  1.5 oz blue cheese

  In large bowl whisk mustard, vinegar, shallot and half of the oil. Set aside.

  In small skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add pecans and salt to taste, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper towel to cool.

  In large saucepan of boiling, salted water blanch green beans until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice water. Stir until cool. Drain well and add to dressing. Crumble blue cheese over beans and toss with half the pecans. Serve and top with remaining nuts. Serves 2-4

  This was from an old recipe card I picked up somewhere along the way – I think in a grocery store aisle. It says “TRY-FOODS” at the bottom.

• 6 CLK // Dec 4, 2009 at 11:28 pm

  Thanks!

• 7 Pat // Dec 6, 2009 at 8:41 am

  You’re welcome! Let me know what you think!

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