Wine Down Wednesday – Turkey, Pesto, & Cranberry Melt

Is it really the end of November already?  Oh, how this year has flown…  It feels like just yesterday that I was getting my first dose of summer heat; now it’s nearly time to bring out those scarves and coats!

 

The holiday season is my absolute favorite time of year.  It’s the time when I begin to reflect on the past year and all of the accomplishments and good memories it has brought.  It’s the time where the whole family gets to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company.  It’s a time of joy shared with the people you love.

 

And let’s not forget about the food!  I don’t know about you, but my family goes ALL OUT for our Thanksgiving feast. We spend hours preparing our meal to perfection, and we all bond through our teamwork.  All our hard work really pays off when we finally get to sit down and eat!  Thanksgiving surely is the cheat day of all cheat days.

 

After all that time spent cooking, there’s no need to worry about what’s for dinner the next evening.  We always have a surplus of leftover Thanksgiving food.  That’s why I fell in love with this simple recipe when I stumbled upon it! These turkey, pesto, and cranberry melts are a great use for that leftover turkey and cranberry sauce while still essentially eating something different.  This is the perfect meal to throw together after a long, successful day of Black Friday shopping.  Pour yourself a glass (or two) of Pinot Noir and relax, knowing that you’ve got another wonderful Thanksgiving in the books.