Holiday Meal Leftover Solutions
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Cranberry, Apple and Sausage Stuffing copyright 2007, Robert Irvine, All rights reserved
Cook Time: 55 min.
Ingredients:
8 tablespoons (1/2 cup or 1 stick) butter, unsalted
2 medium onions, finely diced
3 cups chopped celery, (about 6 large stalks)
6 cups coarsely chopped leeks, (about 12)
4 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 pound breakfast sausage or Italian sausage, casings removed
6 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, (about 4 sprigs)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves, (about 6 leaves)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, (about 4 to 6 sprigs)
2 cups dried cranberries
1 box stuffing mix (not cornbread) (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 cups (1 pint) vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the onions, celery, leeks, apples, and sausage, breaking up the sausage as you cook. After about 10 minutes, add the poultry seasoning, fresh herbs and dried cranberries. Add the dried stuffing mix and moisten with the vegetable stock. Season stuffing mix with salt and pepper, to taste. (I like the stuffing a little wetter - if you don't, just add less stock)

Place into a buttered casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.

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'Locking' in Holiday Freshness...

Entertaining at home during the holidays means preparing a festive meal for a family of four or a big bash for 30 or more. Regardless of the number of guests, there are always leftovers. Rather than let them go to waste because the refrigerator is crammed with dishes, The Balancing Act has the perfect solution.

Holiday meals are great, but sometimes the leftovers taste even better the next day! While pumpkin pie for breakfast may not be the best for those on a diet, it sure is satisfying. The problem is that the food needs to be stored in containers that will keep it fresh and also be able to fit in the refrigerator. Viewers will learn about the perfect solution with the help of special guest Colleen Burns. She is a mother of five and a seasoned hostess of large holiday celebrations. Having seven mouths to feed in the family, she ensures that leftovers don’t go to waste thanks to Lock&Lock storage containers.

As the name suggests, Lock&Lock containers are different than other food storage solutions because the lids lock on four sides. They’re 100% airtight which keeps food fresher longer, they’re easy to stack in the refrigerator and come in versatile sizes for small or large portions. They also come in glass, plastic and ceramic varieties (there are more than 200 in all) so that you can select a pretty ceramic container if you’re taking food to a party or a see-through version if you want to be able to quickly identify the leftovers in your refrigerator. Finally, they are BPA-free and eco-friendly.

If you loved your holiday meal but are reluctant to eat the same meal again the next day, consider some of these ways in which your leftovers can be transformed:

• Chop up the deviled eggs to make egg salad
• Combine the stuffing and leftover vegetables with eggs to make a quiche
• Use the turkey or ham and combine with vegetables or beans to make soup
• Shred turkey and combine it with sweet potatoes and stuffing, form it into croquettes and lightly fry in a skillet
• Add the cranberry sauce and some barbecue sauce to frozen meatballs, then put them in a slow cooker and enjoy as an appetizer in the evening
• Mix cranberry sauce with mayonnaise and use it to dress a turkey sandwich
• Blend the pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream for a parfait


For more information on the great storage solutions featured on The Balancing Act, visit http://us.locknlock.com.

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