AP Elevate Thanksgiving leftovers with a Turkey Reuben Sandwich KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press Nov 17, 2025 Nov 17, 2025 Updated Dec 11, 2025 0 1 of 3 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 Turkey Reuben sandwiches Katie Workman Turkey Reuben sandwiches 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? 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