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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Carve into the leftovers the day after Thanksgiving

A fridge full of leftovers isn’t always welcome, but many people don’t mind when the shelves are stacked with turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and gravy.

Beth McKenzie said she just can’t resist making a turkey sandwich the Friday after turkey day. This year, she’s eating for two, as she celebrates the holiday during the first trimester of her first pregnancy.

“I’ve been dreaming about my Thanksgiving meal,” she said, several days before the big event. “And letting the leftovers stay overnight in the fridge makes the flavors so much better.”