Deborah's 2010 Thanksgiving Menu with RecipesPosted by: "Deborah" avalon_twilight@yahoo.com avalon_twilightTue Aug 24, 2010 10:06 pm (PDT)MENU -  RELISH TRAY (CELERY, CARROT STICKS, OLIVES, RADISHES) MAX'S FAVORITE TURKEY MASH POTATOES WITH BAREFOOT CONTESSA GRAVY NEELY'S CORNBREAD STUFFING GOURMET SWEET POTATOES BIG DADDY SWEET N SPICY COLLARD GREENS BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE DINNER ROLLS CRANBERRY FLUFF STREUSEL TOPPED PUMPKIN PIE ZOE'S APPLE CRISP  RECIPES -  MAX'S FAVORITE TURKEY 2 Tbs Sylvia’s brand Secret Seasoning 2 Tbs Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tsp Pepper 1/2 tspGarlic Powder 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning 1/2 tsp Thyme 1/4 cup butter 1 can turkey broth 1. Blend all spices and rub into turkey â€" you may need to double this formulation depending on the size of your turkey. Place butter into turkey roasting pan and place turkey upside smashing it into the butter. Bake at 350 in this position uncovered for one hour. After one hour turn over turkey add a sprinkling of more spices to the top of the turkey. Add a can of turkey broth and continue to baste while cooking  BAREFOOT CONTESSA GRAVY  1/4 lb (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions) 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Defatted turkey drippings plus chicken stock to make 2 cups, heated 1 Tbs Cognac or brandy 1 Tbs white wine, optional 1 Tbs heavy cream, optional 1. In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked. 2. Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.  NEELY'S CORNBREAD STUFFING 1 Tbs olive oil * 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed * 1 medium onions, chopped * 2 stalks celery, chopped * Salt and freshly ground black pepper * 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped coarsely * 1 teaspoon freshly minced thyme leaves * 1 teaspoon freshly chopped sage leaves * 1/2 cup bourbon * 1 1/4 pounds cubed and dried cornbread stuffing, store-bought * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves * 2 cups turkey or low-sodium chicken stock * 2 eggs, beaten * 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in 12-inch skillet. 3. Cook sausage for 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Add onions and celery and saute until softened. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in apples, thyme and sage and saute for another 2 minutes. Add bourbon. *Cook's Note: When adding alcohol take pan off flame. Allow to simmer until bourbon is almost evaporated; 1 to 2 minutes. 4. In a large bowl, add cornbread stuffing, parsley, chicken stock, eggs and pecans. Mix well. Mix in vegetable mixture to bowl. Combine and stir well together. Add to a large casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.  GOURMET SWEET POTATOES 5 sweet potatoes 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup white sugar 2 Tbs heavy cream 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 Tbs all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans mini marshmallows 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. 2. Bake sweet potatoes 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they begin to soften. Cool slightly, peel, and mash. 3. In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, salt, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. 4. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix with a pastry blender or your fingers to the consistency of course meal. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture. 5. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is crisp and lightly browned. Top with mini marshmallows and place under broiler until toasted.  BIG DADDY SWEET N SPICY COLLARD GREENS  3 Tbs olive oil 1 cup diced onions 1 Tbs minced garlic 1 Tbs crushed red pepper flakes 1 large bunch collard greens, stemmed and sliced very thin 1 Tbs sugar 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 Tbs kosher salt 1 Tbs cracked black pepper 1. Add the oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic and the red pepper flakes. Cook until slightly caramelized for about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the greens and toss well to wilt. Add the sugar and broth and toss together. Turn the heat down and cover. Cook until liquid is evaporated and greens become glazed, tossing occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.   DEBORAH'S FAMOUS BAKED MAC N CHEESE 1/4 cup milk 1 box shell macaroni 1 bag shredded cheddar 1/2 bag shredded pepper jack 2 cans Campbells cheese soup 1/4 stick butter -diced  Boil macaroni until al dente. Drain and mix with remaining ingrediants. Bake at 350 until golden and bubbling.   CRANBERRY FLUFF 2 cups raw cranberries, crushed or finely chopped 2 cups mini marshmallows 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups diced, unpeeled apples 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup heavy cream 1. In a large bowl, mix together the cranberries, marshmallows, and 2. sugar. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, add the apples, 3. salt, and walnuts. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it forms 4. stiff peaks but is not dry. Gently fold the whipped cream into the 5. fruit and nut mixture. Place the fluff into a glass bowl and 6. refrigerate until ready to serveâ€"no more than a few hours. Makes Yield: Makes about 10 servings.   STREUSEL TOPPED PUMPKIN PIE 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 large egg 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 (6 ounce) graham cracker pie crust 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 Tbs Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour 2 Tbs cold butter or margarine 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk together pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, egg, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Pour into crust. 2. Bake 15 minutes. 3. In small bowl combine brown sugar, flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Remove crust from oven; reduce oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle streusel mixture over pie. 4. Bake 40 minutes or until set. Cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator  ZOE'S APPLE CRISP 2 large cans apple pie filling 3/4 cup butter no substitutions 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/4 cup oatmeal (regular cooking - not instant) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1. Preheat oven to 375. Butter 8 in square baking dish. Arrange apple slices on the bottom. Combine butter, sugar, flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add oatmeal and cinnamon and mix again. Spread evenly over apples and bake until lightly browned, 35-45 min. Allow to cool and serve warm.   Deborah http://avalontwilig ht.blogspot. com http://avalontwilig ht.deviantart. com   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Deborah's 2010 Thanksgiving Menu with Recipes
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