Happy Thanksgiving! Got Leftovers???

A Dad, Chef, Freeper ^ | Nov 28 2002 | Carlo3b

[habs4ever]

Shouldn't you be in the kitchen, instead of posting? ;-)

[carlo3b]

I know we just ate Turkey, but it is such a versatile meat , I want you to try other recipes, especially with your fancy mushrooms...enjoy!

Roast Turkey Leg Confit on Wild Mushroom Risotto

Confit

• 1 lb turkey fat (should yield 1 quart melted fat)*
• 2 turkey legs, about 1/2 lb. each*
• 1-1/4 t. sea salt
• 1 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 T. garlic, chopped fine

1) Place fat in thick-bottomed pan over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally. When the remnants of skin in the fat turn light brown, strain through fine sieve. Discard remnants and refrigerate fat over night.
2) Mix salt, pepper, bay, thyme and garlic with turkey legs and marinate over night in refrigerator.
3) The next day heat fat over low heat. Place turkey in oven proof pan and pour melted fat over turkey, making sure it covers. If not, pour a little canola oil on top.
4) Place in the middle of a 350 oven uncovered for approximately 2-1/4 hours or until tender. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use. Turkey confit holds for two weeks if completely covered with fat.
At dinner time, pull legs out of fat and crisp skin side up under a broiler or skin side down in a sauté pan in a little preheated turkey fat.

Risotto

• 5 cups turkey or chicken stock
• 1 cup fresh porcini mushrooms, can use dried porcini
• 6 T. unsalted butter
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
• 1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced, can use dried
• 1/2 cup fresh chanterelle mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups calriso* rice or arborio
• 6 oz. port
• 1 cup grated sharp dry jack cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Bring the stock to a simmer for any dried mushrooms you may be using; keep hot over a low burner.
2) Melt the butter and oil in a heavy, medium-sized sauce pot, and sweat the onions until soft, about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3) Add sliced fresh mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring.
4) Add rice and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes until the rice is coated with butter and oil and begins to look opaque.
5) Reduce heat to low. Remove reconstituted mushrooms from stock with slotted spoon, chop coarsely.
6) Add porcini to the rice along with the port, stir for one minute and add 2 cups of hot stock, stirring constantly until liquid is almost absorbed. Continue adding stock 1/2 cup at a time as liquid absorbs, stirring constantly.
7) The rice is done when it is al dente or firm just in the center. This process takes 18-25 minutes. Stir in grated cheese.
Serve large pieces of  turkey atop Wild Mushroom Risotto.
Garnish with sautéed fresh mushrooms and shaved jack cheese.

 
 

[carlo3b]

Ole' Turkey Enchilada Casserole

• 12 corn tortillas
• 3 cups cooked turkey
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. all purpose seasoning
• 2 cups shredded mild cheddar or monterey jack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) sour cream
• 2 T. green chilies - finely chopped (from a can or jar)
• 1 small onion - finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives

1) Mix canned tomatoes with chili powder and seasoning. Set aside.
2) In a 9 x 13 or similar shallow baking dish, place 4 tortillas, overlapping to cover the bottom.
3) Layer one-third each, of the tomato mixture, the chicken, cheese, sour cream, chiles, onions and black olives on top of the tortillas.
4) Top with 4 tortillas and another layer of each of the other ingredients.
5) Add last 4 tortillas, the chicken, sour cream, chiles, onions and black olives.
6) Top with the remaining tomato mixture and then the cheese.
7) Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes at 350° or until tomatoes & sauce are bubbly.

[carlo3b]

Shouldn't you be in the kitchen, instead of posting? ;-)

Hell no, I'm on a diet...LOLOLOLOL

[JimVT]

I'm making turkey soup right now.

JIM'S SUPER SOUP

Scrape any dressing off carcass and cut it up into 4-5 in. pieces.

Save small pieces of meat from turkey to add to soup later.

Put in large pot with 2 quarts water.

Add 2 teas. salt, 1/4 teas. pepper and any other seasonings you like.

Add 2 sticks celery and leaves diced.

Add one medium onion peeled and sliced.

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 2 hours.

Strain soup, cool, remove meat from bones to add back to soup.

Note: some folks will strain the foam off the soup before adding anything. Others will let it chill on the porch or fridge and scrape the top.

Optional:After straining bring to a simmer again and add 1/3 cup noodles, 12/cup rice or whatever.

Goooooood!

[carlo3b]

STOP JIM
Drop the spoon and back away from the stove! Don't bring to a boil, as a matter of fact, try to keep any broth from boiling...it becomes cloudy, and doesn't add to taste. Plus who doesn't love to eat a golden clear broth with noodles?
shhhseeeeeeesh no more coffee for me today!!! ...LOL

[carlo3b]

Fettuccine Turkey Ensalade

• 3 cups broccoli flowerettes
• 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 3 cups white turkey meat, cooked, cut in cubes
• 1/3 cup Italian dressing
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup freshly greated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, ....store bought cheeese...is...just..fine...gulp!
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 lb. fettuccine pasta

1) Cook fettuccine, drain.
2) Cook broccoli and carrot in 1/2 cup water for 6 minutes until just tender.
3) Drain. Toss fettuccine with vegetables, tomato, turkey and dressing.
Add fresh greated Parmesan, salt and pepper.

[carlo3b]

 
Stir Up The Folks With Chinese Spicy Turkey

• 2 tbs.. Chinese chili paste with garlic
• 1 tbs.. rice wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil (preferably peanut)
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbs.. finely chopped fresh ginger
• 3 cups broccoli florets (1 large head)
• 3 cups sliced bok choy (3 stalks)
• 1 cup fresh shiitake mushroom caps
• 2 cups cooked turkey thighs, cubed or shredded

1) In a small bowl, stir together chili paste, vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and 2 tbs.. water; set aside.
2) Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
3) Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4) Now add broccoli and bok choy and stir-fry until the broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes.
5) Add shiitake and stir-fry until softened, about 1 minute.
6) Carefully introduce the turkey meat and stir until heated through.
7) Add the reserved chili-paste mixture and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Serve immediately.
 

[carlo3b]

Here is real Pasta Fagioli you Turkey
When in doubt add pasta, or better yet, beans. If you want a real winner, Ta Da  Beans and Macaroni!

• 1 lb. uncooked rigatoni pasta
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 2 bunches broccoli-rabe, cleaned and trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey pieces
• 1 can (15-16 oz.) cannellini beans, drained
• 1/4 cup drained sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can (13 3/4 oz.) turkey or chicken broth, better yet, make fresh broth
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

1) In a large saucepot of boiling salted water, cook pasta as package directs.
2) Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, sauté garlic in oil until lightly browned.
3) Add broccoli-rabe and toss to coat; cover and cook about 3 minutes, until just wilted.
4) Stir in turkey, beans, tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered 5 minutes.
5) Drain pasta; toss with the bean mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese.

[jellybean]

  ~~ HONEY FACTS ~~

General Honey Information
Honey is "manufactured" in one of the world's most efficient factories, the beehive. Bees may travel as far as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey. The color and flavor of honey differ depending on the bees' nectar source (the blossoms). In fact, there are more than 300 unique kinds of honey in the United States, originating from such diverse floral sources as clover, eucalyptus and orange blossom. In general, lighter colored honeys are mild in flavor; while darker honeys are usually more robust in flavor.
Honey is primarily composed of fructose, glucose and water. It also contains other sugars as well trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids.

The Honey Bees' Second Shift
In addition to gathering nectar to produce honey, honey bees perform a vital second function--pollination. About one-third of the human diet is derived from insect-pollinated plants, and honey bees are responsible for 80 percent of this pollination.
Pollination is the fertilization of a flowering plant. It occurs when pollen is transferred from the anthers of a flower to the ovules of that or another flower. Honey bees are responsible for pollinating a variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes and more.

The Delicious Forms of Honey
Most of us know honey as a sweet, golden liquid. But, in fact, honey can be found in a variety of forms.

Liquid Honey

Free of visible crystals, liquid honey is extracted from the honey comb by centrifugal force, gravity or straining. Because liquid honey mixes easily into a variety of foods, it's especially convenient for cooking and baking. Most of the honey produced in the United States is sold in the liquid form.

Creme (or Spun) Honey

While all honey will crystallize in time, creme honey (also known as spun honey, sugared honey or whipped honey) is brought to market in a crystallized state. The crystallization is controlled so that, at room temperature, the honey can be spread like butter. In many countries around the world, creme honey is preferred to the liquid form.

Comb Honey

Comb honey is honey that comes as it was produced--in the honey bees' wax comb. The comb, as well as the honey, is edible!

Cut Comb

Cut comb honey is honey that has been packaged with chunks of the honey comb.

Recipes

[JimVT]

Hey, Tex

Ya'll only BRING the soup to a boil so it can simmer.

If ya'll want it clear; whip an egg WHITE and the shell, toss 'em in for 5 mins.

Happy Holiday

You been spikin' that java?

[carlo3b]

Hahhahahhhahah OK, Ok, I'll mind my own business, and stir my tumbleweed consommé

[carlo3b]

 
Conflicted Turkey Sweet and Sour

A wonderfully different dinner, that the entire family will enjoy, even the kids, and even the vegetables because they are sweetened.

• 1 (16 oz.) package frozen broccoli, cauliflower, pea pods, and yellow peppers, thawed, well drained
• 1 cup cooked, cubed turkey
• 1 (11.5 oz.) bottle sweet and sour sauce
• 1 (11 oz.) can pineapple and mandarin orange combination, drained, reserving liquid
• 4 cups hot cooked rice

1) In medium saucepan, combine vegetables, turkey, and sweet and sour sauce; cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
2) Add pineapple and orange segments; stir gently.
3) If desired, add enough of the reserved pineapple and orange liquid to thin mixture to desired consistency.
Serve over rice.
 

[carlo3b]

Happy Day Bombay Turkey Curry

• 1/4 cup butter....yep, a lot...LOL
• 2 cups cooked and cubed turkey or chicken
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 to 1/2 tblsp curry powder, there are a lot of variaties of curry, some are a little hot..be careful
• 1/4 cup chutney...if you can get it , you will find it makes a difference
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 2 avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
• Crumbled bacon
• Peanuts or toasted coconut, optional I use both
• Bombay sauce*

1) Melt butter in a medium frying pan.
2) Saute turkey and onion until lightly browned.
3) Add curry powder; continue to saute.
4) Stir in chutney and sherry.
5) Pour Bombay Sauce into turkey mixture and place over low heat to warm through.
6) Spoon into each avocado half. Garnish with bacon, peanuts or coconut and serve.

*Bombay Sauce:

• 2 tblsp butter
• 2 tblsp flour
• 1/2 tsp each pepper and paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1) Melt butter in saucepan; add flour, pepper, paprika and salt and mix well.
2) Whisk in milk until smooth and cook over low heat until thick and bubbly.
3) Stir in cheese
 

[Aracelis]

1/4 cup butter....yep, a lot...LOL

I can feel my arteries clogging already, and I do so love curry. More butter...LOL! :-)

[Aracelis]

Carlo...what do you get when you cross a Democrat senator with a barber...?

A turkey with all the trimmings! ROFL

[carlo3b]

Did you hear about the government officials who talked turkey?
They spoke gobbledygook.

[Media Insurgent]

At my house, the dinner is really just a precursor to what everyone is REALLY looking forward to: a late night snack of good old fashioned turkey club sandwiches.

Slice up some of that leftover bird, add some bacon and your favorite cheese(s), slap it all on your favorite bread (slathered with Miracle Whip) and warm it up. I used to put everything on pre-toasted bread and heat it up in the microwave. Now my preferred method is to heat the completed sandwich up on a George Foreman grill.

If you want to get creative add some other lunch meat like sliced ham or roast beef. Truly adventurous types might even throw in some leftover mashed potatoes & gravy, but that's more of a hot, open face thing than a club.

Sure this is a ridiculously simple recipe, and there's nothing exotic about it, but it makes for a great sandwich that beats the heck out of anything you'll ever get at Subway!

[Conservative4Ever]

I had to work yesterday and today (Friday), I left hubbie home to but a turkey in the oven for us to enjoy over the weekend. I'm glad to know there are others out there who have fine culinary taste when it comes to turkey sandwiches. We on the left coast have been known to build this sandwich using sour dough bread too. It is an acquired taste.

Red

[Conservative4Ever]

Ooops...that Carlo not Caleb...sorry.. :)