Recipe Review: Simplest Roasted Turkey

Here’s one of my favorite recipe tips from Gourmet on roasted turkey. Of all the various turkey articles and t.v. episodes I’ve read and watched, this is the most helpful and intuitive set of basic recipe tips for a juicy and flavorful whole roasted turkey or stuffed or even just the turkey breast. It has actually been useful for following along whenever I needed to remind myself what to do next or check on. As usual, always check temperature earlier for lighter weight turkeys and add a cup of water to dark-colored metal roasting pans before putting it in the oven. I suggest using an oven thermometer, placing it on the same rack as your turkey in the oven to make sure the temperature is accurate. Adjust the oven rack so that your turkey, not the roasting pan, can be positioned in the center of the oven. Recipe: by Gourmet [...]

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Recipe Review: Black Truffle Roast Turkey with White Wine Shallot Gravy

I honestly don’t think there’s any roast turkey better than my sister’s. When I think her roast turkey can’t get any better, she floors me, and there I am amazed and drooling with turkey in both hands. I’m not sure what the magic ingredient or trick is. It doesn’t seem to matter what kitchen she’s in. I think she has the magic touch with roast turkeys and I want to try every recipe with her. Here’s one that I love for a truly special occasion, Black Truffle Roast Turkey with White Wine Shallot Gravy. For the gravy, whisking is very important when adding the flour to prevent lumps from forming and also to blend in as much flavor from the scraped caramelized bits of turkey meat. It’s a better idea to make the gravy ahead of time, so that you’re not rushing to get the meal to the table. Recipe: [...]

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August in New York for the Holidays

I really wish I was in New York this holiday season. One of my very favorite restaurants, August, has released their special Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve menu. They’ll be serving the special holiday menu in addition to their drool-worthy regular a la carte menu. Finally, they’re opening up their reservations to any party size. Since their place is super tiny, I’d call it in now. They will be closed Christmas and New Years day. Check out their holiday special menu below and see my previous review here. For me, I’ll be dreaming of their wood oven roasted duck, crudo de tonno bianco, and frozen milk chocolate parfait. CHRISTMAS EVE Wood Oven Roasted Duck $26 Duck confit and prune pasty, chestnuts, maitake mushrooms, and plum wine jus NEW YEAR’S EVE We will be offering a special tasting menu available as a 5 course or 3 course tasting menu with [...]

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Recipe Review: Tuscan Turkey Soupy Noodles

The days are getting more chilly and owning up to the wintry holiday season. If I’m not cuddling up with my hot chocolate then it has to be with a hearty comforting bowl of soup. Here’s something you can easily follow-up with turkey leftovers, Tuscan Turkey Soupy Noodles. It’s best with homemade turkey stock, but you can also easily use any available chicken or vegetable stock instead. What I love most about this dish are the wide egg noodles that you can slurp up to chew on. Recipe: by Kemp M. Minifie Yield: 8-10 Servings Time: Total 3 1/2 hours, 40 min active Ingredients: Carcass from a 12- to 14-lb roast turkey, including skin, or 6 lb turkey wings 4 qt water 2 medium leeks, greens reserved and white and pale green parts washed (see Cooking Tips) and chopped 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 [...]

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Recipe Review: Orange Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls

Hot buttered rolls are something I want morning and night. It’s comforting, satisfying and makes the perfect pairing with either a hot cup of tea/coffee or any entree. These adorable Orange Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls have a hint of sweet holiday spices with the most amazing aroma that’s just right for the season. Recipe: by Ruth Cousineau Yield: 1 dozen rolls Time: Total 4-3/4 hour, 40 minutes active Ingredients: 3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted, divided 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (from a 1/4-ounce package) 1/4 cup warm milk (105–115°F) 1 tablespoon mild honey or sugar 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading and dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin 2 large eggs, divided, plus 1 yolk 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon water Equipment: a muffin pan with 12 (1/3- to 1/2-cup) muffin cups Butter muffin cups with 1 [...]

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Recipe Review: Turkey Soup with Lemon and Rice

Leave it to Martha Rose Shulman to write a recipe that makes me feel completely at home and pampered by just reading it. If you happened to have roasted your own turkey at Thanksgiving and proceeded to make the stock, this would be a perfect follow-up to that. Actually, this would still be perfect even if all you have is leftover turkey. This easy recipe is delicious because of the simply fresh and complimentary ingredients for a seasonal update to the comfort chicken soup. You can try adding carrots or wild rice instead of basmati for a bit more sweet and nuttier flavor. Recipe: by Martha Rose Shulman Yield: 6 Servings Time: Total 1 hour Ingredients: 2 quarts turkey stock or chicken stock 4 celery stalks, with leaves, thinly sliced 2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and sliced 4 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground [...]

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