(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Chef Janon, local chef and culinary instructor, is back with inspiring and creative ways to destress the Thanksgiving meal.

Build the Perfect Plate

Start with the carbs

Add the meat

Finish with cranberry sauce for a pop of color

The Best Leftover Sandwich

Whole wheat bread toasted

Spread a mixture of cream cheese and cranberry sauce/relish on one piece

Spread a mixture of hot chilli oil and butter on the other

Fill with turkey

Pour gravy on stuffing, make stuffing patty and place in sandwich

Cut and enjoy!

Lovely Leftovers

Package leftover sides in muffin tins

PRO TIP: Use last season’s tins (Halloween) and purchase on sale

Leftovers can then be popped into the oven in the tins to be reheated

To send gravy, place a baggie in a cup or jar and pour into that. Then seal and send.

Thankful for an Instant Pot Soup

Use the saute setting and melt butter

Add stuffing and roasted veggies

Stir in mashed potatoes & shredded turkey

Add chicken stock (low sodium) to cover

Hit “Soup” button or High Pressure for 45 minutes with a quick release

Garnish with dinner roll croutons, fried onions and a gravy and/or heavy cream drizzle