Tired of turkey? Try these

November 30, 12:29 PMPhiladelphia Ethnic Restaurants ExaminerMichelle Tooker

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If you’re anything like me, you dread the inevitable “I have another turkey in the freezer for Sunday.” Damn those turkeys for being so cheap! You already had to force two spoonfuls of mashed potatoes and a slice of turkey into your mouth a few days earlier, and you really want something with a little zest. It’s not unpatriotic, but you need something with spice and color. No sweat. I feel your pain. That’s why I’ve located some of the best post-Thanksgiving day dishes to re-stimulate your taste buds and make you forget all about Grandma’s dry apple pie.

 Appetizer: Moon Dumplings
These savory little delicacies contain meat and mushrooms enveloped in a crispy moon-shaped shell. Complete with a sweet and spicy chili-soy dipping sauce you’re sure to forget about all that dry turkey. Find them at: Nooddi - Nadia Thai 42 E State St, Media.

Soup: Gazpacho
While it won’t warm you up (gazpacho is served cold), it’s sure to fill you up. This tomato-based soup is loaded with raw veggies and flavor. Try Café Apamate’s gazpacho como ninguno, which features orange Heirloom tomato juice, peppers, scallions, cucumbers and sherry vinegar. Café Apamate is located at 1620 South Street.

Entrée: Lamb Chops
Let’s give the turkeys a break for awhile. Lamb chops are succulent when made right and are a treat away from the ordinary. Shundeez Restaurant at 8705 Germantown Avenue serves authentic Persian food including a plate of three, 40-ounce lamb chops with basmati rice for $23.

Dessert: Gulab Jamun
Ahhh…sweet, syrupy gulab jamun my favorite Indian dessert. If you’ve never tried these delicacies, you’re missing out. They may be easy to pass-over on the menu, however, since restaurants describe them differently depending where you go. Sometimes they are called cheese balls, which wouldn’t sound appetizing when you read that they come in a syrupy sauce. Though, the reality is that gulab jamun is made using powdered milk, not cheese. They are a doughy golden creation sort of like a pancake in ball form. The syrup is flavored with rose water and lots of sugar. If you love sweet, you’ll love these.You can read more about gulab jamun here.

A great place to sample gulab jamun is at Aman’s (2700 Dekalb Pike, Norristown). While they are smaller in size than the typical gulab jamun ball, Aman’s offers them as a buffet item so you can eat as many as you like!