RECIPES: Thanksgiving Leftovers With a Twist of Tequila

This is an absolutely awesome way to prepare Thanksgiving leftovers! Our thanks to ABC Nightline for interviewing wonder chef Guy Fieri. Have a good one!

Tequila Turkey Fettucine

Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes Ingredients:

1 ounce olive oil
1/4 red onion, cut into strips
1/2 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 ounces turkey breast, cooked, sliced
1 ounce tequila
4 ounces heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
9 ounces fettuccini pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 lime wedges, for garnish
2 sprigs cilantro, for garnish
2 tablespoons diced Roma tomato, for garnish
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. In saute pan with high heat, add olive oil, onions, jalapeno and saute until translucent.

2. Add garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes.

3. Add turkey, lightly mix ingredients, careful not to break turkey up too much.

4. Deglaze pan with tequila, pouring around the edge of the saute pan.

5. Add cream, lemon juice and cilantro.

6. Toss together, then add pasta, and toss ingredients while adding Parmesan cheese.

Nest pasta on plate, pour sauce over pasta. Lay sprigs of cilantro over top, sprinkle tomatoes on top, and crack pepper around the rim of the plate.

Ease of preparation: intermediate

Hot Tequila Pumpkin Pie Drink

Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri

Yield: 1 serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Ease of preparation: easy

Ingredients:

1 ounce tequila (recommended: Cazadores Reposado)
1 ounce pumpkin spice liqueur (recommended: Hiram Walker or Bols)
1/2 ounce triple sec
4 ounces very hot water
1 teaspoon superfine sugar
1 ounce heavy cream
Drizzle hazelnut liqueur (recommended: Frangelico)
Small dash freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Combine first five ingredients in clear coffee mug, stir to combine.

2. Top with heavy cream and drizzle of hazelnut liqueur.

3. Dust with grated nutmeg.