Homemade tamales are always delicious, but when they’re also a crafty way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers, they’re downright out of this world! We’ve heaped these bad boys up with leftover turkey and stuffing and smothered the whole thing fresh cranberry salsa for tamales so good, you’ll wish you had even more leftovers.

This dish is perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers – we make the filling from leftover turkey, gravy, fresh veggies, and cream, then we seal all the goodness in with a heap of cheesy mashed potatoes. This pie is so indulgent, it’ll truly feel like Thanksgiving part two!

Yes, leftovers have to be one of the best things about Thanksgiving, after being surrounded by friends and family of course! Making a sandwich with your leftovers on Friday is one of the most common ways to use them up, but let’s be honest, that’s just a little ho-hum. It’s time to put a little excitement back into your Turkey Day leftovers. Here we have three recipes, one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner; so that no matter what time of the day it is you’ll be able to enjoy all of those delicious leftovers.

A unique and delicious holiday cocktail, this recipe is sure to delight and please guests and family alike!

Adapted from The Bartender’s Guide: How to Mix Drinks, by Jerry Thomas

Take your cookies to the next level with this foolproof Royal Icing recipe. You only need three ingredients to make this icing and food coloring of your choice to create beautifully decorated cookies for any celebration or holiday. This recipe is perfect for outlining and flooding cookies.

This Tuaca Toddy will no doubt keep you warm and help you relax this holiday season.

Smoked turkey is a delicious alternative to a traditional roasted turkey – and it frees up space in your oven! Consider smoking your turkey this year to add a whole new depth of flavor to your Thanksgiving dinner. Spatchcocking (or butterflying) will also cut the cooking time of your turkey down significantly, leaving you more time to enjoy the holiday!