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Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe

I found this Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe online and made some modifications after making it. While I really like turkey for a meal or two, we usually have a lot leftover and don’t know what to do with it because plain turkey gets tiresome fast.

The real key is to find ways to add a lot of flavor to leftover turkey so that you do not think you are just eating turkey for another meal.

This dish not only made it palatable, it actually was very good and very enjoyable to the entire family. This same dish would work with chicken as well, but there are a lot of different things you can do with chicken. Turkey seems more challenging so I keep this dish for those after holiday leftover strategies.

Also, if you are using this Leftover Turkey Curry recipe a few days after Thanksgiving or Christmas, it is a great way to feel like you are having a completely different and exotic dish since your family is probably tired of having holiday leftovers again and again.

Also, around holidays a whole turkey can be a very good and affordable item to buy, and if you keep it frozen you can later make turkey dishes that are not holiday-centric.

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Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe

The tastiest way to use leftover turkey is by using this Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe along with rice and nan to add all kinds of flavor to otherwise boring leftover turkey.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: instapot, leftover, thanksgiving

Servings: 4 people

Cost: $5

Equipment

Wok or large pan

Ingredients

2 tbsp Curry Powder
1/2 tbsp Ground Ginger
4 tbsp Butter
1.5 Cups Onions Diced
2 Cups Chicken Broth Low Sodium
2 tbsp Flour
3 cups Turkey cooked and diced
1/2 cup Pea and Carrot Mix Frozen Vegetables or Fresh Cut
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
3 tbsp Cilantro Minced
2 cups White or Brown Rice cooked

Instructions

Prep Ingredients
In large pan or wok, melt butter and add curry powder, stir for 2 minutes
Add onions and stir regularly until onions are tender
Add ginger and flour, continue to stir and do not let clump
Add peas, carrots and chicken broth and bring to boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for 5 minutes uncovered.
Add turkey and cover, let simmer for 5-10 minutes
Add lemon juice and cilantro
Serve with rice and naan for a great meal

Notes

Cilantro may be removed or replaced with parsley if someone does not care for cilantro.

If adding raw carrots and peas, add earlier to maximize cooking.

Nan is easy to make and goes well with this dish. It is a simple Indian flatbread which is a perfect compliment with saucy dishes like leftover turkey curry. You can look up recipes with nan that is stuffed with potatoes (maybe leftover mash potatoes?) or sauteed onion and garlic.

In case you are wondering, a frozen raw turkey is best used within 7 months but can be used 2-3 years if it is kept frozen. If you freeze cooked turkey you can use it safely for 2-3 months after you freeze it.

Leftover Turkey Recipes & Ideas

Turkey is one of those foods that is good for you, but too much becomes too much of a good thing very fast. That is why I decided to explore what people are doing with leftover turkey and point you to some good leftover turkey recipes.

Frozen, raw turkey is good for 2-3 years, but is best used within 7 months. This means when turkey is on sale around the holidays, it is not a bad thing to buy one to make in the late Spring. Also, frozen cooked turkey is good for 2-3 months or longer if you froze it soon after cooking. This means you can spread out those turkey dishes through months.

That definitely helps, but plain turkey gets old fast, so here are four ideas of what you can do with leftover turkey.

Turkey Salad – This is a great option the day after a holiday when you have leftover turkey that is chilled. Simply cube it up along with celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, mayo, and mustard. Salt and pepper to taste. Add lettuce and tomato to the sandwich or wrap and you have a yummy way to eat more turkey even though you just had it the day before.

Turkey Curry – I found this recipe a while back here and then made some modifications and made my own leftover turkey curry recipe. This is so good I could eat it more often than I do. Basically, you follow the recipe and make a great curry gravy that the turkey simmers in and then it is served with rice and nan to make a savory Indian tasting dish that does not seem to have turkey in it at all. And you can make it in about 30 minutes with no exotic ingredients other than the curry spice, which you probably already have.

Turkey Fried Rice – This is a no brainer. Look up any chicken fried rice recipe and substitute turkey. One key is to make sure the meat is well coated with the spices and give it time to crisp in the wok. Some crunchy texture and added flavor will make the turkey more delicious. You usually only need rice (cooled), soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oil and vegetables of choice, like peas, carrots, green onions or broccoli if you want to make it really healthy.

Turkey Enchiladas – The key with substituting turkey for chicken in enchiladas is to make sure you coat the turkey with the enchilada sauce. You can find recipes to make your own enchilada sauce or you can use a packet with tomato sauce. Either way, make sure the turkey has beans and rice in as well, and sautéed onions and peppers as well as flavorful cheese.

When you see these four options, they are all from different countries. Indian, Mexico, China, and the USA. But what they all have in common to deal with turkey, which can be fairly plain, is they all have a sauce that makes the dish moister and more flavorful.

Raising High Acheivement Kids – Interview with All Pro Parent

All Pro Parent is a community of parents serious about raising high achievement kids. Starting early and following a steady plan, parents can expect their kids to grow up better in both academics, athletics and having a variety of added skills that give the kids an advantage. This can often result in free college and better jobs, as well as a higher probability of becoming a pro athlete. The below interview is with Ron McDaniel, founder of All Pro Parent.

Why did you start AllProParent.com?

I found myself always talking to other parents about how we managed to have kids who were very good athletes as well as high achievers in academics. And we did so much better with the second child that I wanted to help people avoid all the trial and error and start out with a ton of knowledge from the beginning. There is a huge learning curve raising kids, and the more you know and the earlier you start, the better your results will be.

What makes you qualified to run All Pro Parent?

As I mentioned, we are very active with your kids and did a combination of home schooling and public school. The result with our youngest is she got into college at 13 and started taking classes full time at 14. She is also still planning to be a professional athlete and that seems on course based on our plan of finishing college at 18 and going on the WTA tennis tour.

Why Did You Name Your Site “All Pro Parent?”

The name is a play on the idea of raising pro athlete kids (aka high performers.) Unless a kid has ridiculous levels of natural talent, the reality is it takes an All Pro Parent to raise a high achiever kid. Especially if you want academics and athletics.

What kinds of things do members of All Pro Parent have access to?

One of the most important things to me is to make it free to anyone who wants to go down this path. But of course, we need to have revenue to fund development of content. So, we are using a freemium model where anyone can say they need free access and join without a cost. However, people who are willing to pay .63¢ per day ($19 per month) get access to all the archives, while the free accounts only have access to the base training and new stuff for a short period of time. I think it is the best way for us to have a model that can help everyone but still be a real business with resources.

What kind of outcomes can people expect?

I would love to see people go all in and do an incredible level of development with their kids. The outcome can be fantastic. However, many people have both parents working or limited time for other reasons, and it is hard. Here is a better way of thinking about it. If you start at birth and until the age of 14 you do 30 extra academic minutes with them 150 days out of the year (3 or 4 days a week) then at 14 they will be at least a grade level above where they are supposed to be. That could be worth many thousands of dollars in free college and scholarships and can get them into better schools.

Likewise, 3 hours of athletic development per week from age 3 to 14 results in 1,716 hours of built up training and athletic practice. Compare that to someone who decides to go out for a sport in High School but has not been preparing, and the difference is embarrassing.

It is this steadiness over time that we stress. There is a buildup of knowledge and ability, which also compounds and adds things like confidence, assertiveness and mastery. Parents will get out of it what they put into it, but it does not have to be too much in any given week. Parents succeed when they play the long game.

What if a kid is not athletic or is of average intelligence?

Our program is about maximizing talent over time. No one can promise a specific outcome but by doing more over a long period of time you can feel confident that you will get better results. Someone who is not physically gifted athletically can still play high level high school sports, and benefit from competition, physical fitness and a team environment. Average academic ability can turn into top 10% when you apply extra effort from a young age. Being in the 10% instead of 50% might not get you into Harvard or Yale, but there are still many more opportunities of better schools, scholarships and job opportunities.

In the long run, we want people to have a strong family work ethic towards being better. It pays off. Being part of a community where other parents have the same attitude and goals helps keep people on track.

How do people find out more about AllProParent.com?

Just visit www.AllProParent.com and sign up for the free email. Then join the members area for more training as well as the Facebook group to interact with me and other parents. Anyone who is not afraid of doing some extra to produce high achieving kids is welcome.

The NFT for Education

In 2021, NFTs have really taken off. They are generating a lot of money for artists, musicians, and collectors. But this new technology is in its infancy. Already it is making a ruckus in gaming, entrepreneurship, and education.

What is an NFT?

An NFT is nothing more than a digital certificate of ownership that resides in the blockchain, which is what houses cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Etherium. While the Bitcoin blockchain is too restrictive, other blockchains that came along later have more flexibility and have been adding contract features. This has led to the NFT boom we are seeing.

While currently, the common use is to buy an NFT, hold it, and then sell it, nearly anything can be programmed around them. That is why, in gaming, it has caught on so quickly. Items can be NFTs and bought and sold, but also used in the games. It is like having a password for each item your character carries. And you can sell that to another character for real money, and once transferred, only the other character owns it.

The Education NFT

Education is also being transformed by the NFT technology. Combining NFT collectibles with curriculum design, companies will be able to build higher-end curriculums that are more effective and reach a global audience. By combining these NFTs and cryptocurrency, education will get better, go global, and be free to everyone.

Schools, teachers, and professors will still have jobs but they will be doing more to help individuals, small groups, and running the learning projects that accompany the core curriculums.

Students will benefit from decoupling courses from schools. An NFT certificate, verified by a certified teacher or institution, will verify completion. And they can go to the best people anywhere for each course. Instead of achieving a degree, students will be able to demonstrate lifelong learning progress and multiple achievements.

Recognizing Lifelong Learning

Typically, when someone talks about lifelong learning they are talking about continuing to learn after someone has finished formal school. What is neglected is lifelong learning that starts from day one.

We all know, parents with more resources will give their newborn advantages from birth. More time from parents, and more money, help kids develop a sound foundation before they even start preschool. That is why it is so exciting that Oustanda, a company using NFTs to improve education, launched its first Education NFT to address this issue.

And while NFTs can be expensive, their program has something for everyone. Five levels range from $50,000 down to $50. Benefactor Education NFT, Champion Education NFT, Patron Education NFT, Backer Education NFT, and Friend Education NFT are the levels.

As we have already said, an NFT can be a lot more than a collectible. These NFTs have a variety of features, depending on the level. Some produce monthly recurring crypto payments. Some include royalties if the owner decides to sell it. And they all act as a key to unlock benefits that will be added down the road. Maybe they are not as cool as a flaming sword, but grown-ups understand that it is pretty cool when you improve people’s lives.

Clear Braces

Not every person qualifies for clear alignments treatment. If you are wondering whether this treatment method is the right one for your child or teenager, you need to keep in mind there are steps you MUST follow first in order to see if this is the right treatment for you or your child. Keep in mind, clear alignments are a treatment for teens or adults with issues that are not serious and can be fixed without seeing an orthodontist. It is not for everyone.

Who can get Clear Alignments Treatment?

Teens and
Adults

What kind of problems do you have with your smile (Teeth)?

There are different issues people have when dealing with their teeth and consequently their smiles. The main problems there are, and that are fixable with Clear Alignments Treatment are these:

Crooked Teeth
Gaps in their teeth
Overbite and Underbite teeth
Overcrowded teeth
Overlapping teeth
Open bite teeth
Mostly straight teeth

An example of overlapping teeth is when the two front teeth called central incisors are one on top of the other. Also, the bottom teeth can be overcrowded making them look as if they are overlapping when in fact they just need space to fit. Regardless of your problems, if you follow the directions from the company you are ordering, and take the steps needed to see if you qualify for this kind of treatment, you can fix your problem over the mail.

What are the benefits of ordering Clear Alignments Treatment over the mail?

The biggest benefit when ordering “braces” over the mail is the price. The price difference between metal braces and aligners is substantial. Invisalign, the best-known company providing this option charges differently depending on the problems you have. SmilesDirect, another company offering this service states that they are cheaper than Invisalign by $4,000 dollars. The thing to keep in mind is that not everyone is a possible candidate for these treatments. Your problems need to be relatively minor for you to get aligners. Therefore, the price should be much less than going to the orthodontist and getting metal braces for you or your teen.

How do I Get Started?

First, you need to go to the company you want to purchase the aligners from and answer a few questions.
The company’s online form asks you what kind of smile you have. That means what are the problems with your teeth. Are they overcrowded? Do you have an overbite or underbite? Do you have a gap? etc.
The fill-out form asks for your personal information. Name, address, phone number, etc.
The company you choose will send you a kit for you to return to them. It is a kit to have a mold of your teeth, and then they will inform you whether you are a candidate or not.
Fifth, they will send you clear aligners and instructions on how to properly use them to make a difference in your smile. If they don’t fit, or they are uncomfortable wearing them, call the company to resolve the problem.

What Are The Benefits of Clear Aligners?

They do work, and the price is much less than metal braces. I personally found the process of getting clear aligners easy to follow. The price was right, and although at the beginning I was a bit hesitant about the true benefits of having clear aligners versus metal braces, I am happy I chose clear aligners.

What Are The Disadvantages of Having Clear Aligners?

Personally, the only disadvantage of having clear aligners is the fact you have a clear, plastic retainer at the end of your treatment. You do not have metal retainers, and you have to replace the plastic retainer every six months according to the company. That means you will always have to pay for a retainer for the rest of your life.

If you or your teen have minor issues with your teeth but want to have a straight, beautiful smile, then clear aligners can be the solution for you. Check out the companies before you sign up for the treatment.

Kitchen Renovations – How to Save Money and When to Hire Someone

There are some home projects many homeowners can do by themselves. Replacing flooring, changing light fixtures, or painting a room in the house are all home projects many of us can do. And even though replacing flooring in a room is not necessarily easy, it is a project most homeowners can do by themselves.

How about Kitchen renovations? Can homeowners do them themselves?

Kitchen renovations involve many, many difficult steps that many homeowners are not able to do by themselves. It is possible to do a kitchen renovation if you have the time to do things slowly and well. Also, it is possible to do the kitchen project yourself if you are willing to hire some help when you need it. Not everyone is willing or able to do this project. But if you are adventurous, have the time, have an abundance of patience, and want to save money, here are some tips for you to consider before you begin.

By ordering the cabinets online yourself(even if you need the company’s designers) you will be saving money by not paying the high prices of a contractor or home improvement store. Use the company’s designers if you can. A mistake in the order will be their responsibility, and you won’t have to pay shipping fees to return something back to them.
You can pay to have the cabinets put together, but they are easy and straightforward to do on your own. There is no cutting involved unless you order a pantry bigger than the kitchen’s ceiling. For example, we had to cut the bottom of our pantry to be able to lift it and set it upright. Make sure you keep in mind the room needed to straighten it and put right.
Don’t buy the cabinets fixtures in the home improvement stores in your area. There are small companies selling flooring, kitchen cabinets, and everything you need for your kitchen at a fraction of the cost you will be paying at these big home improvement stores.
If you are redoing the kitchen’s ceiling, hire a contractor. If you are unsure about doing the plumbing on your own, we strongly recommend hiring a plumber to do it for you. Water damage can cost you thousands of dollars to fix if you do something wrong with the kitchen’s plumbing. Handymen have the tools, and experience to do a job well done in a short period of time. You will be saving time and money if you hire one to do the job.
You can do the kitchen’s backsplash on your own. If you and your partner do it together, it is much easier and faster than doing it alone. Don’t buy a cheap tile cutter, they don’t work well and you will be using a lot of tiles “learning” how to cut them.
You can also replace the kitchen’s flooring on your own. If you are unsure about what kind of flooring you want, you can visit your home improvement store and look at their selection. Not sure how to install flooring? No problem, there are countless videos on YouTube where they can guide you step by step.
You will save money by having a plan and a target time to finish. Make sure you order things in the right order. Don’t wait to order the sink late. If you are buying a granite, marble, or stone countertop, the seller will need the sink to cut the right proportions on the stone.
Replace your old dishwasher with a new energy-efficient one. They are worth the money. You will be saving on the energy and water consumption the new dishwashers use to do the job.

Many homeowners do not wish to remodel a kitchen on their own. It is hard work, it is a long process, messy, and can become expensive if you need to redo things. But, it can be very satisfying if you do it and you can do it at a fraction of the cost of a contractor. For all of you adventurous people that will try to do kitchen remodeling on your own, hire help when you are unsure how to do something yourself. It will save you time and money.

5 Minute Chocolate Cake from Scratch

We do not keep a lot of sweets in the house, which makes this 5-minute chocolate cake recipe a lifesaver when someone decides they have had a hard day and need a cake. (It happens)

The first time you make this, it might take you seven minutes. But once you have mastered the steps, you can get it done in as little as four minutes. Much to the shock and surprise of the person who said, “Hmmm, some cake sounds good” just a few minutes before.

Chances are, you have all of these ingredients in your kitchen already. The only one I sometimes run out of is the cocoa powder. However, once I realized how handy this 5-minute chocolate cake recipe is, I now make sure I do not run out.

While this is traditionally a mug cake that people eat straight out of the mug, I prefer to lightly oil the mug and then remove it from the mug when it is done cooking so that it is like a piece of cake on a plate with chocolate syrup and whipped cream on top. The extra 15 seconds make it much nicer.

Some things that are very important when making this 5 minute chocolate cake recipe from scratch are as follows:

Do not overcook it – 60-90 seconds is all you need. Stand there and watch it. When it poofs up, wait a couple of seconds and then stop the microwave.
Use a mug that is big enough for it to rise in.
Put a paper towel under the mug cake as it cooks, so that if it does overflow, it will not make a big mess.
This chocolate mug cake will be bigger than you expect, so you can divide it in half after removing it from the mug so two people can share, if both people just want a small amount.
Peanut butter can be substituted for the chocolate syrup.

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Fast Microwave Chocolate Cake

Traditionally these are called mug cakes, but I use this recipe for those evenings when someone decides they want a piece of cake, even though we do not keep things like that in the house. You can make this in five minutes if you have everything handy.

Prep Time3

Cook Time2

Course: desert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake

Servings: 1 Person

Calories: 600kcal

Cost: $1