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SljcnioincsJicgtslcr I Friday, November 27, 2009 metro edition wsiUfe fi Join the momversation at desmoines.momslikeme.com I II leXI UIVlhtlNltKlrtllNIVltlNriOIIOJOl'HINHJ) I I fnr antartsinmant name nn wm ir rail nknnn ivi 1 1 111.1 IUM II I l-l 11 I ivv wi I jfvui v-cil pi I VI ic. DEAR ABBY 10E HOROSCOPES 10E COMICS 10E-11E SUDOKU 11E CROSSWORD 11E DesMoinesRegister.comlife THANKSGIVING: cDthings YOU CAN'T MISS THIS WEEKEND Nothing goes to waste with these Thanksgiving leftovers recipes 1 tf SOPHIA AHMAD sahmadiadmreg.com You and your out-of-town guests can stay busy and entertained with these weekend activities. Go to DesMoinesRegister.com holidayplanner for more events. 1 Holiday Lights Des Moines Friday Santa will help light the Christmas tree at Brenton Skating Plaza at 6:25 p.m. Enjoy fireworks, choral performances, carriage rides, food vendors, face painting, and a visit from the conductor from "The Polar Express," playing at the Science Center of Iowa.

4-7 p.m. The event is free, but to skate 10 a.m.-8 p.m., it costs $3 for adults, $2.50 for seniors and children 12 and under. Brenton Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive. Go to desmoines.metromix.commovies for "Polar Express" showtimes.

2 Festival of Trees and Lights Through Sunday V.1- -7 i ri- Miimnniinii ir'" Ooh and ahh over decorated trees, buy goods at the boutique, snack on conces sions and visit with Santa at the Festival of Trees and Lights at the Polk County Convention Complex. 1 1 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.r 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

$5, free for children 2 and under. Proceeds benefit Blank Children's Hospital. "Disney on Ice: Princess Classics" 3 SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER By TOM PERRY tperrydmreg.com Mary Clingman suspects a lot of Americans feel the way she does about Thanksgiving food. "I almost like the leftovers more than the meal itself," she said. Clingman, a 1964 graduate of Simpson College in Indianola, is the director of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, a free information-sharing service staffed by more than 50 highly trained professional food experts based in Illinois.

More than in past years, there has been a lot of discussion about leftovers, she said. "This year we're hearing a lot about value," Clingman said. "People do want to know how they can stretch that Thanksgiving meal." Clingman is excited about the new recipe that was created this year by chefs in the Butterball test kitchen. "It's a turkey mac and cheese that's pretty incredible," Clingman said. "It's simple to make and everybody here really liked it.

In fact, I had hoped to take some home but by the time I got back to it, there was nothing left." Clingman also shared a recipe from about 10 years ago that should work for anyone who has mounds of mashed potatoes left over. Turn to Paga 9E for six mora recipes, including turkey and cranberrry corn muffins, slow cooker turkey and rice and more. This classic comfort food puts turkey leftovers to use with a blend of four cheeses and a garlic breadcrumb topping. Makes eight servings. INGREDIENTS: 2V2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 10 ounces) 2 cups chopped cooked leftover Butterball Turkey 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 3 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 'A teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese V2 cup (2 ounces) each shredded Swiss, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses 2 tablespoons butter, melted teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup soft white or whole wheat bread crumbs DIRECTIONS: 1.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain. 3. Combine cooked pasta and turkey in large bowl.

In separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Gradually stir cheese into milk mixture. Stir milk mixture into pasta. 4. Spoon pasta mixture into well-sprayed 3-quart casserole dish.

Combine melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir breadcrumbs into butter and garlic powder mixture until evenly coated. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture overtop of pasta. 5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until pasta mixture is heated through and cheese is melted.

Butterball Through Sunday Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White and other Disney royalty will take you and your family on a magical journey as they skate through enchanted kingdoms. 3 and 7 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m.

Sunday. through Dahl's Tickets. Kids ages 2 and older must have a ticket. Wells Fargo Arena, 730 Third Street. 4 Magical mornings with Santa Friday and Saturday, Saturdays through Dec.

19: Santa is busy this weekend. Besides visits to malls, he'll also appear at the cozy 4th Street Theater. Mingle with Santa, see a magic show, sing and listen to the "Night Before Christmas." $8.95 includes a buffet breakfast. 9 a.m. 216 Fourth St.

Call 288-5282 or go to javajoescofeehouse.com. SLorie Line Moscow Boys Choir I Got more leftovers? Try tfwiii.iMiiimi!Hii 1 'A if I UO.l 11 Sunday Fans know to bring a bell to Lorie Line concerts the pianist and singer Gravy Freeze excess gravy in a plastic bag or container. When you reheat it, you will need to thicken it with 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Corn Have leftover corn? Drain it and add 'A cup corn to 2 cups of your favorite salsa. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seed, salt to taste, and you have a quick corn salsa.

Sweet potatoes Puree traditional leftover sweet potatoes and mix with pumpkin pie spice, to taste. Spread the mixture on toast, top with a handful of pecans and you've got breakfast. Cranberry sauce Mix two parts cream cheese with one part cranberry sauce and spread it on a bagel or use it to stuff French toast. Or use a thin layer of cranberry sauce in a baked brie recipe. Stuffing Mix 1 cup stuffing with 4 ounces cream cheese and stuff into 2-3 portabella mushrooms.

Drizzle with 2 tablespoons butter, sprinkle with your choice of cheese and bake for 15 minutes in a 375-degree oven. (This only works with plain stuffing). will ask them to ring along with her. Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. 3 p.m.

$44.50, Ticket-master. 221 Walnut Street. Hear the Moscow Boys Choir sing a Christmas program at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. 7:30 p.m. 230 Beach Ave.

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