I’m guessing after the holiday, you will want out of the kitchen. For my overseas friends who do not celebrate Thanksgiving, you can just use a classic or store-bought rotisserie chicken that has been shredded. Leftover poultry is generally really dry, but rehydrating it in a good broth, turns all these leftovers into something super easy and comforting.

This time of year I’m using a lot of broth. I generally use store-bought to be honest, but it is true what they say, homemade makes a world of difference. I will direct you towards Ina Garten’s recipe - super easy and foolproof. I also use the Organic Better than Boullion which they sell at Costco, but Cooks Illustrated (my most trusted source for recommended products) says Swanson is the best store-bought option. Clearly not one for semantics, I use the word stock and broth interchangeably fyi.

If you don’t eat poultry, or want to skip it, the vegetarian swap is offered below.