A New Spin On Leftovers

Most Americans have about half an eaten turkey along with a ton of sides and gravy left in their fridges. Leftovers are tasty. After all it's the reheating that gives most foods that extra oomph. However for people who find those extra morsels boring there is a solution.They can be creative with them.

There are million recipes for leftover turkey. A turkey tetrazzini is classic as is just a turkey sandwich. These are yummy but predictable. A newer spin would be creating a turkey salad incorporating yesterday's leftover salad (or new greens for a fresher bite). You can turn your rolls into croutons and add them for crunch. Also melt down the cranberry sauce and create a vinaigrette with it. Another turn on the classic is creating a sandwich with turkey sandwiched in between two stuffing squares and doused with leftover gravy.

What about those sides? Mashed potatoes are the easiest because you can do a lot with them. One of the tastiest is potato croquettes. Mix the leftover mash with breadcrumbs, eggs and parsley, roll into balls and fry. For added crunch coat them in breadcrumbs before frying. If you cooked just plain green beans and caulilfower then combine what's left into a salad. You canalso use the stuffing to create mini pot pies. Put turkey, gravy and veggies in little ramekins or crocks. Cover with the leftover stuffing and bake for a few minutes in a toaster oven. It's a great meal after a day of touch football or early X-Mas shopping.

Leftovers don't have to boring. Turn yesterday's dinner into interesting gourmet treats that are flavorful and unique. You won't have anything left by Sunday!

Ocean Spray Sparklers

If you thought cranberry juice was boring, think again. Ocean Spray has come up with a great new idea , combining it's most popular juices with carbonated water. They're great tasting and and perfect for the warm weather ahead. I can see these in every cooler and at every pool. They really are refreshing and tasty!

Ocean Spray's funny TV ads lured me into trying their newest creation (Not only do they make juice ,they also make energy drinks and four different flavors of oatmeal too - all cranberry themed).I love cranberry juice whether plain or spiked with vodka to create a Cape Codder. This was a perfect storm of tasty berry and fizz. The combination works well together and has the right amount of tart and pop.

I've also tried their blueberry pomegranate. It has the same amount of fizz which is fun but a little less flavor . I think it's because the two fruits are overpowering on their own. Combining them is like having two strong personalities live together. It has a sweet but not definite taste. Another problem is the can. Sparklers come in these tube like energy drink holders . I wouldn't mind that they come in plastic bottles like Pepsi or Coke in the future.

Ocean Spray has scored another winning product with their new sparklers. Add it to all your summer parties and waterside respites this summer. It's truly a treat.