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The year was 1977 and it was our first Thanksgiving in our first apartment together, after Shelby and I were married. I was so proud of how this turkey turned out and the recipe below is the one I used. If I recall correctly, I adapted it from one my mom had given me...hope you enjoy it!
Roast Turkey & Gravy
A time-tested recipe that's become a holiday tradition, it originally appeared in our book, Farmhouse Christmas.
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 c. butter, softened 3 T. fresh sage, chopped salt and pepper to taste 14 to 16-lb. turkey 3 c. leeks, white and green parts chopped 8 fresh sage sprigs 3 bay leaves, crumbled 4-1/2 c. chicken broth, divided Garnish: fresh sage and parsley
Combine bacon, butter and chopped sage in a medium bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper; set aside. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper. Place leeks, sage sprigs and bay leaves in cavity. Loosen skin on turkey breast and spread 1/3 cup sage butter over meat, under skin. Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan and rub 2 tablespoons sage butter over outside of turkey.
Set aside 1/3 cup sage butter for gravy; reserve remaining for basting. Position rack in bottom third of oven. Pour 1/3 cup broth over turkey. Roast at 350 degrees for about 3 hours, until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of inner thigh registers 165 degrees. Baste every 30 minutes with 1/3 cup broth and brush with sage butter.
Transfer turkey to a platter and let stand 30 minutes. To prepare gravy, pour pan juices into a large glass measuring cup; spoon off fat and discard. Pour juices into saucepan, add 2 cups broth and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until liquid is reduced to 2 cups. Whisk in reserved 1/3 cup sage butter; add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 12 to 14.
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Today, we're sharing a recipe for Holiday Brined Turkey, from our cookbook, The Harvest Table. Below the recipe, take a peek at our video...the brine mix itself makes a thoughtful gift for this time of year too!
Holiday Brined Turkey Thanks to Sharon Demers from Dolores, Colorado, who shared this recipe with us!
1 c. coarse sea salt 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed 1 T. sweetened dried cranberries, finely chopped 1 T. orange zest 1 T. dried apples, chopped 2 t. peppercorns 1/2 t. dried thyme 1/2 t. dried sage 1/2 t. dried rosemary 1/8 t. garlic powder 3 shakes red pepper flakes 1 gal. boiling water 18 to 20-lb. turkey, thawed 1 gal. cold water
To prepare Turkey Brine Mix, combine all ingredients, except boiling water, turkey and cold water.
To prepare brined turkey, add Mix to boiling water. Cool thoroughly; chill. Place turkey and brining liquid in a very large container. Add enough cold water to cover turkey. Keep refrigerated or on ice for 12 to 24 hours. Before roasting turkey, rinse well with cold water and pat dry. Roast as desired. Makes enough brine mix for an 18 to 20-pound turkey.
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Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
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A real holiday treat...and sooo easy to make! Click here for the complete recipe, from Quick & Easy Autumn cookbook.
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Tangled Web Rice Pops You'll find the recipe and lots more in our Halloween cookbook, available from our online partners. Click here to learn more.
3 T. butter 10-oz. pkg. marshmallows 6 to 7 c. crispy rice cereal 12 wooden craft sticks 6-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 c. white chocolate chips, melted
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal until well coated. Press evenly into a lightly greased 13" x 9" baking pan. Cool slightly; cut into 12 bars. Remove from pan and insert a stick in each, as shown; set on wax paper to cool. Dip in melted chocolate to coat; let cool slightly and drizzle with melted white chocolate. Immediately sprinkle with mini chips, if desired. Makes one dozen.
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Patriotic Layered Drink
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Fireside Banana Splits
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This recipe appears in our cookbook, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics! Get hundreds more recipes in this book, each including nutritional information.
Royal Strawberry Shortcake Thanks to Becky Smith from North Canton, Ohio, for sharing this recipe!
1/4 c. butter 1/3 c. sugar 1 egg, beaten 2 c. all-purpose flour 4 t. baking powder 1/8 t. salt 1 c. skim milk 2 t. vanilla extract 3-3/4 c. strawberries, hulled and sliced Garnish: light whipped topping, powdered sugar
In a large bowl, blend together butter and sugar. Add egg; mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla. Spread batter in a greased 9"x13" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool; cut shortcake into squares and split. Place bottom layers of shortbread squares on dessert plates. Top with strawberries. Add whipped topping if desired. Add shortcake tops and more berries. Add more topping if desired. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving: 163 calories, 5g fat, 3g sat fat, 26mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 9 sugars, 4g protein Exchanges: 1 starch; ½ fruit; 1 fat; ½ other carbohydrate
