Ingredients: 1 16-oz loaf Hawaiian bread 12 oz SPAM (lite or regular), diced 2 large onions, diced (about 1 lb) 1 bunch celery, diced (about 1 lb) 1/4 cup chicken or turkey stock 1/4 cup pineapple juice 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder […]
Ingredients: 12 oz whole cranberries 1 cup pineapple wedges 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 inch knob ginger, grated Directions: Bring the cranberries, ginger, pineapple, sugar and pineapple juice to a boil. Reduce heat then simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir. Serve hot or cold. My thoughts: Every year, we […]
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb boneless turkey breast* dry rub: 1 tablespoon sea or kosher salt 1 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seed 1 teaspoon dehydrated minced onion 1 teaspoon tarragon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon chervil 1/8 teaspoon cloves Directions: […]
Ingredients: 12 oz whole cranberries 1 small apple, peeled and diced (I used Stayman Winesap) 1 cup water 2/3 cup sugar juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons rye or bourbon Directions: Bring the cranberries, water, apple, sugar and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat then simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir […]
Ingredients: sliced leftover roasted turkey 4 slices Swiss Cheese 8 slices rye bread 1 cup sauerkraut butter Russian dressing: 2 slices dill pickle, minced 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce white pepper Directions: Stir together the dressing ingredients. Spread on 4 slices of […]
Ingredients: 12 oz whole cranberries 6 dried figs, quartered 1 cup orange juice 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 inch knob ginger, grated Directions: Bring the cranberries, ginger, figs, sugar and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat then simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir. Serve hot or cold. My thoughts: We make cranberry […]
Ingredients: 25 slices torn sandwich bread 2 large onions, diced 1 bunch celery, diced 1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons minced parsley 4 portobello mushroom caps, diced 1 teaspoon white pepper Directions: In a large pan, saute celery, […]
Ingredients: 1 14-16 lb turkey sea salt coarsely ground pepper 4 dried figs 1 small onion, quartered 1 small bunch thyme glaze: 1/4 cup fig jam 1/4 cup olive oil juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon minced thyme 1 teaspoon grated ginger Directions: Preheat oven to 325. Place the turkey on the rack and position […]
Ingredients: 13-14 lb turkey olive oil for the dry rub: 2 tablespoons sea salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 teaspoons hot paprika 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder 1/4 teaspoon celery seed mesquite grilling wood chips Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the dry rub ingredients. Pour some olive oil over […]
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast 30 oz canned kidney beans, drained 15 oz canned cubed tomatoes 6 ounces tomato paste 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 onion, diced 1 (jarred) fire roasted red pepper 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo, minced 1 Bosc pear, diced 1 large carrot, diced 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree 1 […]