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8 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

Got a refrigerator full of leftovers? Here are some easy ways to use them up.

Compiled by Meaghan Cameron from readersdigest.com
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Vegetables for Vitality
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Avocado Turkey Wraps
Try this healthy wrap for lunch after you post-Thanksgiving workout.

Vegetables for Vitality
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Twice-Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Leftover sweet potatoes, pecans and other seasonings make for a perfect combination in this healthy dish.

Photo by Rob Hagen and Dan Roberts
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Tangerine Cranberry Sorbet
Most people buy too many cranberries. Make this light, refreshing dessert with the extras.

Taste of Home
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Oregano Olive Chicken
Stir leftover white wine into this delicious chicken dish. Throw in extra fresh herbs and any olives you used as finger food.

Eat to Beat Diabetes
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Sirloin Steaks With Port Sauce
No one drinks all the port you toasted with after the big meal. But your family will eat this recipe up. This also uses extra garlic, veggies and condiments.

Magic Foods
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Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelet
Spinach, asparagus or any cooked vegetable can be stuffed into a healthy omelet. Also, any cheese you have on hand can be substituted for the goat cheese.

Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart
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Breakfast Bread Pudding With Mixed Berries
Don't let leftover bread go to waste. Bake it into this healthy breakfast treat instead.

Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart
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Roast Chicken With Old Fashioned Stuffing
There's always too much stuffing. Use what's left to make this delicious chicken dish.

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