Thinking ahead; something different to do with leftover turkey

As some rare readers may know, I tout turkey as a major food of the future, for a lot of reasons. I've even pushed turkey sushi -- and given the reports coming out of the ICCAT meeting, in a few years the Japanese had better learn to like it.

But if you want to do something different with your leftovers than just reheat them, here's a recipe for turkey and cranberry ravioli (found on the Food Network):

Ravioli:

• 1/4 pound ground turkey, preferably dark meat
• 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated Romano
• 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 20 store-bought wonton wrappers

Gravy:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
  
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To make the ravioli: in a medium bowl, stir together the turkey, cranberry sauce, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Place 10 wonton wrappers on a work surface. Brush lightly with water using a pastry brush. Place 1 tablespoon of the turkey mixture on each of the wonton wrappers. Top with another wonton wrapper. Push out any air bubbles and press the edges tightly to seal.

To make the gravy: in a medium, heavy skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and stir until cooked, about 1 minute. Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring quickly to avoid lumps. Add the cream, parley, salt, and pepper and cook, without boiling, for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ravioli and cook until tender but still firm to the bite and the turkey is cooked, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Drain the ravioli into the gravy and stir to coat. Serve immediately in individual dishes, drizzled with the remaining gravy.

Buon appetito!