I suppose it’s good, motherly advice to avoid grocery shopping when you’re hungry. But what if (like me) you’re always thinking about food? And what if (like me) you’re always planning a dinner or party, even if it’s only imaginary? Seriously, I have dishes that I’m saving just for the right luncheon! Somewhere in my stash is a fabulous little set of porcelain fish shaped dishes that would look perfect filled with a cold seafood salad. I guess I’m just that kind of girl, when it comes to dinner parties, always dreaming up the perfect something in the future. (And a little bit of a tableware hoarder, too.)

But back to the grocery shopping. Even if I’m not famished, I’m always at least a little peckish, so we tend to have a healthy grocery bill. After all, you never know who might pop in for a visit. And in November, with turkey season, I tend to go big and go home, never one or the other. I buy the biggest turkey I can find and so we can feed everyone and then some come Thanksgiving. A big turkey is a good plan that almost never backfires in the leftovers department. Guests love being able to take home some bird without cooking one themselves, and there’s still enough for you and yours for a few days of turkey flatbread wraps, turkey enchiladas, and turkey tacos.

Turkey is lean protein and quite good for you, and this flatbread recipe uses the best of the dinner leftovers to make a simple but tasty wrap. I made one just last year using a slice of brie from the appetizer tray, a spoonful of cranberry relish, some shredded turkey, and salad greens, well, because you should. The greens fill the flatbread out nicely and (if you have arugula) give a nice spicy boost to all the other ingredients.

So whether you are in charge of hosting, or simply want a whole bird for yourself when you get home for all the wonderful leftovers that can be had, grab some flatbread and keep your calories in check while you’re eating delicious food. And try not to hit the grocery store on an empty stomach, like my momma always said.

My family honors and reveres the Turkey at Thanksgiving, and we will often go to great lengths to protect it. You may already know that we tend to buy the biggest bird around, no matter the size of the party, because it’s fun to make meals with all the leftovers. Thanks goodness for flatbread!

One Thanksgiving when I was a kid, My Aunt Ethie came for dinner. She was my mom’s older sister, and was this little tiny woman who brought her Schnauzer everywhere with her. The house was full of people, kids, and dogs, which was totally normal for us. As we were eating, the dogs all found their spots on the floor and settled in, patiently waiting for any little morsel that might drop.

Our big old sheepdog Maggie had taken up residence closest to the table, snoring peacefully by the end of dinner. All of a sudden, after dinner, Ethie got out of her chair, grabbed the turkey platter with both hands, and started for the kitchen. She didn’t make it very far, though, because Maggie was right behind her, still sleeping. Ethie began to fall ever so gently, almost in slow motion, backwards over the dog, holding the turkey platter perfectly upright, until she was sitting on the dog, who had unwittingly cushioned both my aunt and the turkey.

Our family watched all this happen with wide eyes. There wasn’t anything we could do until she landed. It all happened so gracefully that it almost looked intentional. There she was, on the floor, turkey in tact, her legs draped over a giant dog. We got her up soon enough and poured her another glass of wine to soothe her ego. No harm, no fowl!

This flatbread wrap is a fresh, clean, veggie packed meal tailor made for turkey leftovers. The hoisin mayo packs a nice little salty umami punch. Try it today if you’ve got some leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken. Just watch what’s behind you, when you get up from the table!

-Amy at Flatout