Brining a turkey before roasting significantly improves its moisture retention, resulting in a juicy, flavorful bird. A simple brine can be made with salt, sugar, and peppercorns, while adding additional ingredients enhances the flavor. The turkey is brined for 12-24 hours, then stuffed, tied, and roasted at diminishing temperatures until it reaches 165 degrees in the thigh muscle. Let the turkey rest before serving.
Mashed sweet potatoes, parsnips, and potatoes make a flavorful twist on a classic dish.
It's hard to compete with the simplicity of canned cranberries during a busy holiday meal preparation, but you won't impress any of your guests with can shaped slices (they are certainly a guilty pleasure). This recipe provides a subtly Indian spin on the required cranberries at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It keeps well so you … Continue reading Cranberry Compote Recipe
Robin's foolproof stuffing is a staple for any holiday feast. Easy to prepare, it can be paired with turkey and cranberry sauce. The stuffing includes bread, turkey or pork breakfast sausage, butter, onion, garlic, celery, white wine, chicken stock, sage, thyme, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Preparation involves drying the bread, browning the sausage, combining ingredients in a baking dish, and baking until done.
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