THEORY: SKIP LEAFY GREENS, OPT FOR GREEN BEANS No need to head to the store for a clamshell of arugula or spring mix—just grab a […]

THEORY: THE MASHED POTATOES MUST BE SMOOTH If you’re staring down the barrel of a bowl of sad, lumpy mashed potatoes it might already be […]

Listen, I’m all about mayo on almost every single sandwich I write about for this column, but the leftovers sandwich is one case where it’s […]

THEORY: LEG MEAT IS THE BEST MEAT You’ve likely got leftover parts from all over the turkey, but for the purposes of a leftovers sandwich […]

COVER AND ROAST Puree extra baked potatoes, leftover roasted root vegetables, or I don’t know, actual mashed potatoes, into a creamy topping. Smooth over the […]

PREP THE FILLING Chop or shred leftover roasted vegetables or meat scraps (turkey, steak dinner, chili, pulled pork, or carnitas would all work).

My family always ate a very traditional meal on Thanksgiving: mashed potatoes with gravy, green been casserole, roasted sweet potatoes studded with marshmallows. So like […]