Showing posts with label leftover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leftover. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Enchiladas

Mike loves this enchilada sauce. I find it a bit too spicy though.  I halved the chipotle once and it was still too spicy for me.  The sauce freezes well so make a double batch.

Enchilada sauce
mostly from Ina Garten's Modern Comfort Food cookbook
(makes enough sauce for a 6-8 enchiladas in a 9x13 pan)

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground chipotle powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups broth, chicken or veggie
4 cups roasted tomatoes from the freezer (or use canned)
1 teaspoon dried oregano

fillings, see below
wraps

Preheat the oven to 350

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, r whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes, then whisk in spices (except for oregano). Add broth a little at a time, whisking. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and a teaspoon of salt. Bring this to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

To assemble, spread some sauce in the bottom of a baking dish (8x8 or 9x13, depending on how many you are serving).  Put your wraps in the pan, so they are in a taco shape.  Add fillings then add sauce, then roll/fold them up.  Cover with more sauce and then cheese.  Bake for 30 minutes till your cheese is melted and sauce is a bit bubbly.

What to put in your enchilada (use wraps, white or whole wheat):

roast chicken
green peppers
black beans, our preference
roast turkey
cheese, goat cheese or cheddar (we prefer cheddar).

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Pulled turkey sandwiches with leftover turkey

 This was simple and a great use for leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.  Everyone really enjoyed it.


Pulled turkey sandwiches with leftover turkey

serves 4-6

Barbecue sauce

1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil would be fine here)

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup ketchup

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce

scant 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

maybe maple syrup

maybe baking soda

a few cups of leftover turkey, shredded, added last


Saute garlic briefly, till fragrant, in butter.  Add remaining ingredients (but not the turkey) and simmer for 10 minutes.  Taste and adjust sweetness as needed with more sugar or maple syrup.  If the vinegar is too strong, then add a pinch or two of baking soda.  Once the sauce is ready, then add in the turkey.  Cook for a few minutes on low till the turkey is warm.  Serve as sandwiches on good bread or rolls with cole slaw and fries or with cornbread.