The wonderful Thursday has come and gone, and the great feast is over. The relatives cleared out the pies, and all that remains is a mountain of leftover turkey staring at you from the fridge. It seems to have multiplied overnight.

Leftover turkey or chicken sitting in the fridge doesn’t have to go to waste. With a little creativity, you can turn those extras into hearty, flavorful meals that are quick to prepare and perfect for busy days.

Add some seasonality to your basic Caesar salad with this tweak. Baby kale adds dark, leafy greens for color and nutrients, and highlights the mild flavor of turkey breast well. Toast some leftover stuffing to make croutons if you’re getting very industrious.

It was during a session of small appliance testing that I encountered a procedure that claimed to steam a whole chicken in less than an hour. I was dubious, given that an oven-roasted chicken takes at least that much time,

I tried creative ways to use my Thanksgiving leftovers by making a wild-rice soup, a turkey salad, and a stuffing sandwich to find the best recipe.

Large handful fresh herb sprigs for the cavity (rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano)

The servings are determined by size of the turkey breast you select. I bake my turkey in an oven bag. It makes cleanup easy and I think it’s juicier. I prefer to season the turkey the night before if possible. Recipe is by Corinne Cook. 1 medium oven ...