Cooking 101: Thanksgiving, Take 2

By Collegian Staff | November 19, 2008

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In this episode of Cooking 101, host Toni Martinez explores new and creative ways of using Thanksgiving leftovers. She explains how to properly store leftovers and when to throw them out.

See below for recipes.

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Turkey melt (serves 1):
• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 3 slices (3-5 ounces) roasted turkey breast
• 1-2 slices Swiss cheese
• ¼ cup raw, fresh baby spinach
• 1 tsp. light butter

Pumpkin Pie Parfait (serves 2-4):
• 2 cups pumpkin pie filling, scooped from cooked pie
• 2 cups light vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, softened
• ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
• 8 Tbs. light whipped cream
• 4 Tbs. candied walnuts or pecans

Leftover Safety Tips
• Keep food out of the temperature danger zone (41-135°F) to keep bacteria from growing.
• Put food in a cooler or ice box if traveling with it for more than an hour.
• Leftovers can be kept at 41°F or lower for 7 days, and at 45°F for 4 days.
• When using your leftovers, take out only the food that you are going to use.
• Do not let food sit out at room temperature for long periods of time.

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5 Responses to “Cooking 101: Thanksgiving, Take 2”

    Dean Martinez:
    November 19th, 2008 8:27 am

    Good morning Pumpkin,

    I can’t wait for you to fix the dessert for me when you come home. I looks yummy!

    Keep up the good work!

    Love you,

    Dad

    Terry Camilleri-Martinez:
    November 19th, 2008 11:39 am

    Wow Baby!

    I guess I better get a biger bird now so we can have more leftovers! Dessert looks great, too! We all look forward to YOU making it for us <>!!

    Your Thanksgiving show was absolutely wonderful…but what I am most thankful for is you!

    VIOLA!!

    Love ya,
    Mom

    Arthur:
    November 20th, 2008 4:07 am

    Hello Toni It’s me Arthur McArthur (Melbourne, Australia) here again. LOL. You sure outdid yourself this time. You are a El Natural cooking show Host! Hmmmm when is it Thanksgiving day here in Oz? Keep up the good work!
    Arthur.

    Deb Turner:
    November 20th, 2008 10:41 am

    Hi Toni,

    Move over Rachel Ray – here comes Toni Martinez!!! You go girl!! You’re doing a fantastic job on this. Keep up the great work! I can’t wait to try these recipes, they look delicious.
    I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
    Deb and Cooper

    Ed LeGault:
    November 20th, 2008 4:56 pm

    Wow!!!

    Toni… you’ve grown up and become a media (and cooking) master!

    BTW… Happy Thanksgiving to all of our “old” friends.

    Ed, nila & Kathleen