Saturday, November 27, 2010

Thanksgiving

I hope you all had a serene yet enjoyable Thanksgiving in the company of your loved ones.  One of the benefits of hosting Thanksgiving is having lots of leftover turkey to eat over the weekend. Here are some great  ideas. Just be sure to use skinless white turkey meat when preparing these recipes, which all serve two.


For Breakfast:
Mexican Turkey Scramble 

Heat 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 thinly sliced scallions and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup finely diced skinless white turkey meat and 3 tablespoons fresh spicy salsa; cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Add 3 beaten eggs and, stirring constantly, cook until eggs are set. Top each serving with 2 avocado slices and serve with extra salsa, if desired.
For Lunch:
Curried Turkey Salad 

Stir together 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger in a medium bowl. Fold in 2 cups cubed skinless white turkey meat, 1 diced celery stalk, 1/2 diced cucumber, 2 tablespoons diced red onion, and 2 tablespoons of a chopped fresh herb, such as parsley or cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over lightly dressed greens.
For Dinner:
Ginger Turkey Stir-Fry 

Stir together 1 tablespoon canola oil, 2 chopped scallions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons minced ginger in a medium bowl. Add 2 cups cubed skinless white turkey meat and stir to coat; set aside for 10 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey mixture and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add 2 cups small broccoli florets, 1/2 cup halved snow peas, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more, stirring constantly. Serve hot.

Be Thankful


Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. 
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes. 
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made an effort.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.


Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

I am thankful for you.

From the book, "Awakening Love" 
Written by Yolanda Pacheco Garcia
www.victoryp.com

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