This recipe is perfect for getting back on track after Thanksgiving. It will take most of the day to cook, but just 10 minutes to throw together. Some years we actually start it while we’re cleaning up, and leave it to cook slowly all night long. Except for the scallions and ginger, there’s a good chance you already have all the other ingredients. The only labor-intensive part of this recipe is the time spent looking through the bones for bits of meat. But don’t feel the need to go looking for every last piece. Whatever you have will be enough. If you don’t see much turkey on the carcass, that’s fine too. Since most of the flavor comes from the bones themselves, the broth will be delicious whether or not the bones are stripped clean. Continue reading
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YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Quinoa-Pistachio Salad
Thank goodness for quinoa, for pistachios, for Bon Appetit (Jan 2013), and Mark Bittman. If you are looking for a recipe to make for dinner with plenty of leftovers to take to work for lunch, then you have come to the right place. If you would like to make enough for a large group, this recipe doubles nicely. You should also feel free to add more parsley and/or mint if the kitchen spirits move you to do so. Continue reading