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2005 Thankgiving Recipe thread!

Posted on 11/02/2005 5:18:08 PM PST by mcgiver38

Here is a place to repeat all the great recipes we shared last year and some new ones.


TOPICS: Food
KEYWORDS: 2005; christmasdinner; cooking; food; recipe; recipes; thanksgiving; thanksgiving2005; turkeyday2005
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To: Guenevere
Can this jennie-o freezer to oven turkey be found in most supermarkets?

I think so -- If not Jennie-O, then Zacky Farms.

Have you tried the jennie-o lean turkey roast that Martin Fierro mentioned in an earlier post?

I've tried it many, maaaaany times.

Wondering just how good it really is???

Really not bad!! I like the one with light & dark meat.

161 posted on 11/03/2005 10:11:17 AM PST by martin_fierro ("Own Nothing, Have Everything" -- YEAH, RIGHT)
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To: Howlin

My secret recipe is:

R E S E R V A T I O N S!



Thanks Howlin!


162 posted on 11/03/2005 11:14:50 AM PST by BlessedByLiberty (Respectfully submitted,)
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To: cgk

I found out how to make Boomop1 eat sweet potato pie.
One year I bought a pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie.
It had the name of each on the lid.. I switched the lid and he ate Sweet Potato pie ha ha...got him good.
He said after he had eaten the whole thing "I thought it
tasted a little funny" right ha ha
Gotcha sweetie pie


163 posted on 11/03/2005 2:54:50 PM PST by MsBoomop1 (WWJD)
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To: mcgiver38

This is a very easy cake that is good any time.

INSIDE-OUT CAKE

1 lemon cake mix
1 container lemon icing
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 cup water

Mix all ingredients well. Pour into a 9"x13" baking pan. Bake at 350-degrees for 45 minutes.

Keeps well and is better the next day.

This would probably be good using a combination of other cake mixes and icings as well.

I've tried the lemon. We liked it. It makes a moist and very flavorful cake.


164 posted on 11/03/2005 6:17:01 PM PST by LucyJo ("I have overcome the world." "Abide in Me." (John 16:33; 15:4)
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To: mcgiver38
Cinnabon, my favorite guilty pleasure! Oh thanks for this recipe!!!
165 posted on 11/03/2005 6:19:28 PM PST by ladyinred ("Progressive" = code word for Communist/Nazi)
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To: Valpal1

I make that fudge all the time. It calls for a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of vanilla too! Smooth, creamy stuff!


166 posted on 11/03/2005 6:27:23 PM PST by ladyinred ("Progressive" = code word for Communist/Nazi)
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To: kevkrom; LucyT
Here is a recipe for mashed potatoes from Martha Stewart. The recipe makes my arteries harden just reading it...

MARTHA STEWART'S MASHED POTATOES
Serves 6 to 8

This is vintage Martha. Rich, luxurious, and creamy mashed potatoes. They are indeed, as Martha says, "infinitely edible."

The potatoes here are yellow-fleshed [Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn], and their color adds to the impression that these are the richest potatoes you've ever eaten. Russets are thirstier; you'll need to add more cream if you use them for this dish.

Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator well in advance; it needs to be squishy soft. If not, it thickens the potatoes too much and they're hell to beat.

2-1/2 pounds yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Coarse salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed
Freshly ground black pepper

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by at least an inch, add a good pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cover partway, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and put them back over the heat to dry them. Shake the pan and stir until the potatoes are floury and have made and have made a film on the bottom of the pan.

Put the potatoes through a ricer and return them to the pan, over very low heat, or mash them until perfectly smooth with a hand masher. Beat in the butter, about one-third at a time, with a wooden spoon. Cut the cream cheese into bits and beat that in thirds. Pour in the cream, stir until it's absorbed, and then beat the potatoes vigorously with a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve right away, so they're good and hot.

167 posted on 11/03/2005 9:35:07 PM PST by Utah Girl
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To: mcgiver38
4 medium yams, peeled, sliced 1/2” thick, and boiled until still slightly firm.
Melt in skillet:
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
Stir in:
1/4 cup Kahlua
1/2 - 1 cup pecans (optional)
Cook 1 minute and add yams. Brown on both sides about 5 minutes, covered.
Add 1 tsp instant coffee, dissolved in 2 Tbs water.
Place in greased casserole dish, adding:
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Heat through.
168 posted on 11/03/2005 10:10:42 PM PST by condi2008
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To: TruthNtegrity

Links to all of the previous great recipe threads.


169 posted on 11/04/2005 10:19:05 AM PST by TruthNtegrity ("I regret that by Saturday I didn't realize that LA was dysfunctional." Michael Brown, 9/27/05)
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To: martin_fierro
Heat in the over at 400 degrees for 1.5 hours.

Boom. You're golden.

*************

LOL!!

170 posted on 11/04/2005 10:23:46 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: mcgiver38
BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN

Would this recipe work for turkey? When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like me, who just are not sure how to tell when poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not dried out. Give this a try.

6-7 lb. chicken

1 cup melted butter or margarine

1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is good)

1 cup uncooked popcorn (ORVILLE REDENBACHER'S LOW FAT)

Salt/pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush chicken well with melted butter, salt, and pepper. Fill cavity with stuffing and popcorn. Place in baking pan With the neck end toward the back of the oven. Bake until you hear the Popping sounds.

When the chicken's butt blows the oven door open and the chicken flies across the room, it's done.

And, you thought I couldn't cook. Would you like my baked bean recipe?

171 posted on 11/04/2005 10:40:42 AM PST by eccentric (a.k.a. baldwidow)
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To: carlo3b; nutmeg; Howlin
Thanks for the ping. Here's one for the day after Thanksgiving.

Turkey/Cranberry/Dressing Panini
(makes one sandwich)

2 thick slices day old bread, such as ciabatta
Cold gelatinous gravy
Turkey breast, sliced
Turkey stuffing
Cranberry dressing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 sage leaves, chopped fine
Butter, softened

Spread one slice of bread with a thin layer of cold gravy. Layer the sandwich with slices of turkey, stuffing, more gravy and cranberry dressing, to taste. Season with salt and pepper and top with chopped sage leaves. Spread a thick layer of cranberry dressing on the other slice of bread.

Butter each side of the sandwich on the outside, then toast on a preheated sandwich grill or in a cast iron skillet, pressing the firmly on each side golden brown

172 posted on 11/04/2005 2:07:10 PM PST by StarFan
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To: CTOCS
Here's one to go with leftover mashed potatoes

Mashed Potato Polpetti (Patties)

3 cups mashed potatoes
Grey salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Flour, for dredging
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Leftover gravy

Re-season potatoes with salt and pepper, stir in cheese. Take a mayonnaise or peanut butter lid, line with plastic wrap to use as a mold. Pack the potato mixture into the lid, unwrap it and place the patty on a baking sheet. You may refrigerate them covered with plastic wrap until the next day, or fry immediately.

To cook, dredge the patties in flour. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add patties. Just before frying, dredge the patties again with flour.

Add the patties to the oil without crowding them (you may have to cook them in batches). Cook until underside is golden brown, about 5 minutes, flip and brown the other side. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with leftover gravy

173 posted on 11/04/2005 2:11:34 PM PST by StarFan
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Leftover Pumpkin Pie Brulee
Leftover pumpkin pie
5 tablespoons sugar

Spoon pumpkin pie filling (straight from the pie!) equally into small ramekins or stoneware coffee cups. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over the filling in each ramekin.

Using a mini-torch, torch the top until sugar is caramelized. The ramekins can also be browned under a broiler. If using a broiler, stick the cups inside a pan and under the broiler until light brown.

174 posted on 11/04/2005 2:14:39 PM PST by StarFan
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To: LucyT

This is absolutely hilarious!!!


175 posted on 11/04/2005 2:25:56 PM PST by diamond6 (Everyone who is for abortion has already been born. Ronald Reagan)
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To: mcgiver38; NameItClaimIt

This is the BEST desert by Paula Deen (my favorite cook). It's easy and delicious. I always get raving reviews from people also begging for the recipe.

You can't go wrong with this. If you go to Food Network.com and plug in the "Episode number" at the bottom of this recipe, they will tell you the next time the recipe will be made on air (so you can see for yourself how to make it if there is doubt)

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cakes
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
User Rating: ***** 5 Stars



Cake:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to overbake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.


Variations: For a Pineapple Gooey Cake: Instead of the pumpkin, add a drained 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple to the cream cheese filling. Proceed as directed above.

For a Banana Gooey Cake: Prepare cream cheese filling as directed, beating in 2 ripe bananas instead of the pumpkin. Proceed as directed above.

For a Peanut Butter Gooey Cake: Use a chocolate cake mix. Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter to the cream cheese filling instead of the pumpkin. Proceed as directed above.


Episode#: PA1A01
Copyright © 2003 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved


176 posted on 11/04/2005 2:45:45 PM PST by diamond6 (Everyone who is for abortion has already been born. Ronald Reagan)
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To: Trust but Verify
Does anyone have any tried-and-true low carb recipes for desserts? FoodTV had two low carb shows which I noticed they've taken off the air. Here's a link for the one called "Low Carb and Loving It" where you'll find his archived recipes, some of which looked quite appetizing. If you click on the link "view all episodes, there might be some deserts you might try.

The other is "Calorie Commando" Frankly some of the dishes he prepared didn't appeal to me but they may to you. Warning: the website is extremely slow.

177 posted on 11/04/2005 4:11:47 PM PST by StarFan
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To: Howlin

I looked at the link and those turkeys look great. Where did you buy yours, in the supermarket? I have never seen them here (So California), but I'd love to try.


178 posted on 11/04/2005 6:09:48 PM PST by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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To: ladyinred

D'ya know, I learned it this way and have never added salt or vanilla. I'll have to try it both ways and have a taste comparison test.


179 posted on 11/04/2005 7:51:43 PM PST by Valpal1 (Crush jihadists, drive collaborators before you, hear the lamentations of their media. Allahu FUBAR!)
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To: StarFan

Mmmm... your "after Thanksgiving" recipes sound great! Printing now... ;-)


180 posted on 11/04/2005 8:46:41 PM PST by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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