AP Elevate Thanksgiving leftovers with a Turkey Reuben Sandwich KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025 Updated Nov 25, 2025 0 Leftover sides, such as Brussels sprouts or roasted vegetables, can help round out a meal with turkey Reuben sandwiches as the star attraction. Katie Workman Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press I have a confession. I like the Thanksgiving leftovers better than the holiday feast.kAm%96 %92?<D8:G:?8 >62= :D 2 72>:=J 72G@C:E6[ 2?5 x =@G6 2== @7 E96 7@@5D] qFE H92E >2<6D >6 6G6? 92AA:6C :D @A6?:?8 E96 7C:586 E96 ?6IE >@C?:?8 2?5 7@C28:?8 7@C 2 D=:46 @7 2AA=6 A:6 @C D@>6 =67E@G6C C@2DE65 qCFDD6=D DAC@FED[ 2?5 6DA64:2==J AF==:?8 @FE E9:D[ E92E 2?5 E96 @E96C E@ >2<6 2 >2DE6CA:646 @7 2 EFC<6J D2?5H:49]k^AmkAmp 4=2DD:4 #6F36? D2?5H:49 :D >256 H:E9 4@C?65 3667[ #FDD:2? @C E9@FD2?5 :D=2?5 5C6DD:?8[ $H:DD 4966D6 2?5 D2F6C<C2FE @? 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