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9 Frankly, I believe in healthier choices to begin with and
then forget about dieting (unless you have a medical problem) on holidays.
They are meant to be enjoyed to the fullest - a break from the day to day
routine, and that includes counting calories. My own opinion is that most of the weight gain during the
holidays is caused by eating up the leftovers. They're there... you don't
want to waste them... they're calling your name. Be smart. Some things, like Cranberry
Relish, for instance. don't freeze well and will accompany meals for
several days. Pies, personally, I just eat and get it over
with. But stuffing, turkey, ham, goose or whatever you have served as the
main dish, plus all those casseroles, fancy veggie dishes, gravies, sauces and
accompaniments can add on the pounds as you snack... and snack... and
snack. (I'm not trying to insult your self-control. Maybe you
have more than I do, but if it's there, I'll eat it!) First, be safe and put away all perishable foods
immediately! As soon as you have digested your meal, seen your
company off or whatever, divide the extra food into meal-sized portions.
Label, including date, and freeze everything you won't use by the next
day. Get it into the freezer where it will be too cold to call your name! Poultry scraps and bones make GREAT broth. Even if
you don't want soup the next day, process in your pressure cooker, barely
covered with water on low fire, for an hour. Cool somewhat, drain, and
refrigerate. As soon as broth is cooled down (the same day or next
morning), skim off fat, label, date and freeze for future tasty soup, fricassee
or other dish. One great use for leftover turkey or goose is to
substitute it for chicken in Salad
Olivier, a taste treat that will use up leftovers in a hurry. If
you cook potatoes, leftovers can be used, or if you made mashed potatoes, cook
extra and leave unmashed to plan ahead, chill promptly and use in the Salad
Olivier the next day. |
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