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Turkey Dressing Pie
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought I’d share my favorite dish to make with the leftovers. We traditionally have this either Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving, but if you’re tired of eating the same food, you can freeze the dressing, and cooked turkey and make later. Don’t try freezing the gravy though… it […]
Continue readingTraditional Oven Roasted Turkey
November is here and I’m starting to think about Thanksgiving. It’s never to early to start planning for the main attraction which is why I thought I’d share my favorite traditional turkey recipe with you today. It’s simple, but comes out great every single time. The secret to a moist and delicious turkey is the […]
Continue readingLeftover Turkey And Stuffing Stuffed Peppers
1 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup stuffing leftovers 1 cup cooked turkey leftovers, chopped fine 3/4 cup stewed tomatoes (you can also use a variety of leftover veggies) 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and insides cleaned, save tops, remove the stems 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack or Mozzarella cheese […]
Continue readingIs Quinoa Gluten Free?
Quinoa is called a grain substitute, but not a grain at all. It is really a seed. The good news, it is definately gluten free. Quinoa is a light grain with a light nutty flavor. It can be found in most supermarkets in the pasta / rice sections. Quinoa is very nutritious and can be […]
Continue readingBaking Pan Turkey Cabbage Pie
2 containers (8 oz sizes) refrigerator crescent rolls 4 cups diced cooked turkey (use up your leftovers) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1 clove garlic, minced fine 1 bag shredded coleslaw cabbage (use the tri-color blend) 1 can (10 oz size) condensed cream of mushroom […]
Continue readingEasiest Use-It-Up Turkey Pot Pie
Here’s a simple way to use up a lot of leftovers after a big holiday turkey dinner. 2 cups diced cooked turkey 2 cups any mixed cooked vegetables 1 cup gravy (a bit more or less as you like) 2 pie crusts Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl mix together the turkey, […]
Continue readingSavory Turkey Pot Pie
A good way to use up the leftovers and tastes just like the expensive Marie Calendar frozen ones…only better. 1 turkey carcass 6 carrots 2 onions 6 stalks of celery 4 potatoes 5 or 6 apple peels and cores 5 bay leaves 1 t thyme 2 to 3 t garlic 1 t o2 t sage […]
Continue readingHow To Make Turkey Stock
One of the things I traditionally do the morning after Thanksgiving is to make a big pot of turkey stock. Depending on how early we eat our big Thanksgiving meal, I have even done it that evening. Here’s how I make it. 1 turkey carcass 2 medium onions, sliced 3 ribs celery, cut up 2 […]
Continue readingTurkey Casserole
Makes 6 servings 3 cups turkeys diced, cooked 2 eggs hard-cooked and chopped 1 4 1/2-ounce can mushrooms sliced, drained 3/4 cup celery diced 1/4 cup almonds sliced blanched 1 tablespoon onions minced 1 10 1/2-ounce can cream of mushroom soup 3/4 cup mayonnaise real 1 3-ounce can chow mein noodles Heat oven to 350° […]
Continue readingTurkey Chili with Beans
Makes 4 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion large, chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 green bell pepper chopped 1 4-ounce can green chilies diced 2 16-ounce cans kidney beans 1 cup turkeys diced cooked 1 16-ounce can tomatoes whole, coarsely chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Leftover Casserole
leftover turkey or chicken (a cup or so) one sweet onion sliced broccoli one bunch (or 2 boxes If you use frozen, thaw and drain…) 2 carrots peeled and sliced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream Bring water to a boil and add your fresh vegetables and boil them for 5 […]
Continue readingMaple and Orange Glazed Turkey
1(10 pounds) turkey, thawed 1/2 cup water vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 to 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare turkey for roasting being sure to remove any packets […]
Continue readingPerfect Roasted Turkey Recipe
4 C. kosher salt or 2 cups table salt 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds gross weight), rinsed thoroughly; giblets, neck, and tailpiece removed and reserved to make gravy 3 medium onions, chopped coarse 1 1/2 medium carrots, chopped coarse 1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped coarse 6 thyme sprigs 3 T. unsalted butter, melted Dissolve […]
Continue readingTurkey in a Bag
To keep a turkey very moist and juicy simply bag it. I use 2 large brown paper bags that have been coated in shortening on the inside. I slide the stuffed turkey on its’ rack into the first bag then slide the other bag over the other end of the bird. If using a thermometer […]
Continue readingTurkey Stir Fry
Makes 5 servings 1 pound boneless skinless turkey breast cut into 1/4″ strips 2 tablespoons olive oil divided 1 sweet red pepper sliced 1 cup broccoli florets 1/2 cup onions chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 […]
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