Thanksgiving recipes

[lashbear]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Turkey- what in the world do you put under the skin? I have cooked exactly ONE in my life and it was more than a decade ago.(but I would love to know what the hell to do with my turkey)

The Best Turkey Ever.

I haven't looked back since doing this. My family looks forward to the results each year !!

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by lashbear

The Best Turkey Ever.

I haven't looked back since doing this. My family looks forward to the results each year !!

Well- the urge to try this was too much- so I bought a bucket and brined my bird. Added onion, black pepper and garlic and tucked it away in the fridge.

It cooked beautiful brown- and was so juicy it nigh on fell apart under the knife. Went over very well-

Thanks for the tip- we will use it again.

[lashbear]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Well- the urge to try this was too much- so I bought a bucket and brined my bird. Added onion, black pepper and garlic and tucked it away in the fridge.

It cooked beautiful brown- and was so juicy it nigh on fell apart under the knife. Went over very well-

Thanks for the tip- we will use it again.

YAY ! Another brining convert.

I'm glad you liked it - I used to produce roasts like the one in "Christmas Vacation" until I discovered brining

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Given that we just moved into the new house (well, less than 2 months ago) I could not even dream of doing what Heidi is doing. Damn girl! I am floored by your efforts! That sounds amazing-

Not only did she attempt to do this, she pulled it off with flying colors! Everything was prepared to perfection, as yummy as could be, and she even hit the scheduled eating time on the mark. It was pretty darn impressive, if I do say so. I'm still full.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Not only did she attempt to do this, she pulled it off with flying colors! Everything was prepared to perfection, as yummy as could be, and she even hit the scheduled eating time on the mark. It was pretty darn impressive, if I do say so. I'm still full.

Our power went out yesterday-- we were afraid we were going to lose our leftovers! Fortunately it came back on and the tatoes were salvaged. Which is good-- Tom's decided to use his grandmother's old trick of making potato cakes with leftover riced tatoes and stuffing mix. Woo hoo!

Oh, god. I have to fit into my wedding dress in a month!

/leaves to go on a walk

[Nephythys]

No good reason to avoid-but someday I would love to make it all like some of you are doing.

Need more kitchen stuff!

[blueerica]

OK you guys - I'm making a Sweet Potato Pie this year... So... I have a lot to figure out.

I'm looking for any tips from southerners, or those who have had it as a traditional Thanksgiving dessert. This is the recipe I'm going off of:

a. 3 lbs. Yams.
b. 1 1/2 cups sugar.
c. 1 can evaporated milk.
d. 2 eggs.
e. 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg.
f. 1 tsp vanilla.
g. 1 stick of butter.
h. Dash of cinnamon.

Does that seem reasonable, or is there anything else you can suggest?

[blueerica]

Wait a second: Here's another...

2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
1 unbaked pie shell

Hmmm... I like the use of brandy.... /licks lips

[Prudence]

Stuffing bags?! Then how does it get the gooey turkey goodness?

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Prudence

Stuffing bags?! Then how does it get the gooey turkey goodness?

They are made of cheesecloth or something like that. Holds in the stuffing, lets in the juices and flavor.