Recipes

Cooking Turkey (2 Recipes) Making Stuffing (3 Recipes) Making Gravy (3 Recipes)   Cooking Turkey (1) Basic Turkey Cooking Preheat oven to 350° F. Remove the neck, liver, and other body parts from the turkey. Rinse the turkey inside and out twice with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place on several sheets

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Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way A simple, down to basics recipe when it comes to the good old tom turkey. recipe by Robin. Cook Time: 5 Hrs Ingredients 1 (12 pound) whole turkey 6 tablespoons butter, divided 4 cups warm water 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons dried minced onion 2

Sweet Potato Casserole II “Mmmmmm! Sweet potatoes topped with creamy marshmallows. Yield 8 servings. Ingredients 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup low fat margarine 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 pinches ground cinnamon 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows   Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees

Serves 4 To achieve the proper texture, it is important to cook the potatoes thoroughly; they are done if they break apart when a knife is inserted and gently wiggled. Buttermilk substitutes like clabbered milk do not produce sufficiently tangy potatoes. To reduce the likelihood of curdling, the buttermilk must be brought to room temperature

Barbecue Sauce, Marinades and Rub Recipes By mid-summer, you might have half-a-dozen barbecue sauce bottles in your fridge and still be looking for something new. Making your own barbecue sauce is not only less expensive, it’s easier than you might think; most of these sauces, rubs and marinades take just a few minutes to put

Garlic Butter Makes 2 cups 1 tablespoon garlic powder 3 minced fresh garlic cloves juice of 1 lemon 1 pound (4 sticks) salted butter In the bowl of a food processor or mixer, combine all ingredients. Beat until smooth, about 4 minutes.   Garlic-Herb Butter Makes 2 cups 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 minced fresh

Called a soup, this dish reduces tomatoes to their essence, thickened with soaked bread. The tomatoes are cooked until nearly dry, and are almost a sauce. They gain a little heat from a bit of hot pepper. Light crisp calamari are presented atop the tomatoes and garnished with a basil sprig. Serves 4 1/2 cup

Ingredients (use vegan versions): 3 cup flour (you can use part whole wheat) 1 1/2 cup vegan sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon substitute for 3 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup apple sauce 2 cup shredded carrots 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained wheat germ

Traditional The King Cake The King Cake is a New Orleans tradition that involves a pastry, a small plastic baby, and a party. The King Cake is baked with a small plastic baby hidden inside, the person who gets the slice with baby in it has to host the next party. Make sure to buy a

There are soups and there are super-soups, such as this corn and crab bisque: rich and unforgettable. Concentrated shrimp stock may be found in the freezer section of well-stocked markets; bottled clam juice may be substituted, but reduce the salt in the recipe. For an easy luncheon, serve this with a green salad, loaf of

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Mini chocolate morsels dot this creamy, luscious cheesecake. A winning dessert that will please the eyes as well as the tastebuds. Estimated Times: Preparation – 20 min Cooking – 55 min Cooling Time – 2 hrs refrigerating Yields – 14 CRUST 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (about 15) 2 tablespoons

While this stellar version of a Mexican and Southwest classic can be a delicious appetizer by itself, it’s also traditionally served as an accompaniment to almost all tortilla specialties. All dishes made with avocado darken when exposed to air. This dish can be made up to 8 hours ahead; press a piece of plastic wrap

Ice Cream Base Makes 3 cups 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream 1/2 cup half-and-half 8 egg yolks 1 cup sugar In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream and half-and-half to a boil. Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks with the sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, 6 to 8

Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled, cut into small cubes (about 4 cups) 5 cups water 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed 1/2 cup half-and-half salt and black pepper Preparation MELT margarine in large stockpot. Add potatoes and water. Cook 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove

To peel and cook shrimp: Pick fresh, firm, sweet-smelling shrimp. Shrimp may be peeled before or after cooking. To completely peel and clean shrimp: Rinse under cold water and break the head portion from the body and tail. Pull off the legs on the underside. With your fingers or a small knife, split the shell

French Toast A delicious breakfast tradition developed in 16th century France! Items Needed: (for 2 to 4 servings) 2 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4 slices of bread of your choice In a shallow dish, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon until well blended.