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Hey Lisa
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 10, 2009 5:52 PM
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Thanks Cin - I'm pretty sure I've heard the idea somewhere before; it just popped into my head while I was reading this thread. I think I may do it!
BreakfastClub - great link! Thanks for posting it!
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 10, 2009 12:21 PM
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> cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Here http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/Thanksgiving#iframetop
> Thanks for posting this, I had not been to the Safeway site. -- Cin(\0/) God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love ~~~~and so small He can curl up inside your heart~~~~
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 10, 2009 12:07 PM
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There are also time saving tips on the Safeway site. Check out the 2-Hour Turkey Recipe. There is a step by step guide and even a how to video which helps if you are new to cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Here http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/Thanksgiving#iframetop |
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 9, 2009 12:17 PM
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>>>Maybe I should use my muffin tin and make stuffin' muffins this year...?<<<
LISA....YOU KNOW THIS IS REALLY A GREAT IDEA, CLEVER!!!!
Cin(\0/)
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Hey Lisa
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 9, 2009 11:46 AM
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Almost forgot - I would be interested in seeing that turducken picture. I've never seen one in real life, just on the internet, and somehow a photo taken by a friend's son seems much more real than a random internet photo. LOL Even if I do see it on the internet.
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 9, 2009 11:45 AM
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Haha - I agree the best part of the stuffing is the crispy part. One of the reasons I make a big pan of it separate is because everyone likes the crispy part and with a pan of stuffing there's a lot of crispy parts. Maybe I should use my muffin tin and make stuffin' muffins this year...? Hmmm... I do stuff some in the bird because the gooey stuffing all moist with the juices from the turkey makes great Hot Bird sandwiches the next day. Yum.
Hot Bird sandwich
2 slices hearty bread
leftover stuffing, turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a slice of cheddar cheese.
Layer ingredients on bread, place the other slice on top, microwave until heated through (easier if you pre-warm the leftover ingredients - except for the gravy which spreads more easily cold). Open wide and enjoy! We used to be able to get these at a local bagel place but they closed years ago and now no-one I know of makes them except me. They were my mom's favorite sandwich for a while.
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 4, 2009 9:04 PM
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My son took a picture of the box of turducken when we were in the market last. I have to get that pic from him. He was like.. what the...mom...is that for real.... I laughed..
I also love the smells of Thanksgiving.. my biggest downfall is the stuffing. Yes.. I still stuff the turkey.. Between my mom and I.. I've had it like that for over 45 years.. and I'm still alive to talk about it... So..I'm not stopping now... so.. my problem with the stuffing... the best part is the crispy part right where you stuff it... so.. about 3-4 hours into the turkey cooking.. I would take a little piece of that crisp stuffing.. that is the turning point of my downfall... When I go to baste it again... I have another little piece.. then another then another then another.. by the time I serve dinner.. I'm so full!
But never to full for a taste of the candied yams.. and a bit of cranberry sauce.. and a smidgeon of mashed potatoes...
And...of course dessert!
I have a stomach ache just from typing this..LOL...
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 3, 2009 7:56 PM
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A fried Turkey is great and very moist. When we lived in the burbs, there would be a bunch of fryers in the supermarket parking lots. Just stop by on thanksgiving or christmas and for a fee they would fry you turkey, duck, or what ever. They charged by the pound (I don't remember how much). They used peanut oil and ask if it was ok. If it wasn't they had one fryer with something else.
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Hey Lisa
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 3, 2009 6:17 PM
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The idea of frying a turkey in oil scares me too. No thanks. I'm also a bit of a traditionalist and like my turkey done the old fashioned way for Thanksgiving. I have never actually tried fried turkey either but I've heard it's delicious.
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 1, 2009 4:21 PM
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Mommy Mo, my hubby fries the turkey because I am not a fan of cooking with alot of oil either-it's scary!
I have never had duck or a turducken either, but I would love to try it if someone made it.
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Nov 1, 2009 11:34 AM
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Gbber, thanks for the funny safety warning (and reminder that places deliver on Thanksgiving!).
Of course our Thanksgiving is over, but American friends will be visiting again this year over that weekend. They will have a family Thanksgiving before or after the official holiday, so I'm thinking I might try a good old roast beef, and maybe cook up a turkey breast as well, for those who must have sandwiches the next day. There was a new-to-me method for roasting a big beef roast on America's Test Kitchen on PBS a few weeks ago, and it looked so good I'd like to try it. • Janet
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Oct 30, 2009 4:49 PM
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David, that's a good way of looking at it as well. I like the whole tradition with the turkey cooking for 6 hours and all. Maybe that's nutty but I have good memories of it. It's a lot of work though so I don't begrudge anyone who doesn't want to deal. Sometimes in the past when we had really lean years we ended up with turkey slices from the deli and just used that because a whole turkey was too expensive. That's when I was a young kid, but it was interesting because it was different.
I'd like to try a fried turkey but no way will I go to the trouble because me and hot oil do not like each other, lol. I once caused a small kitchen fire because of hot oil so I'm extra careful now and try to only rarely work with it.
Maybe I can find someplace that sells them already done, lol.
I was even thinking of getting a honeybaked ham for one thanksgiving, though not sure if I'll do that this year. I think we may stick with the traditional turkey.
Anyone ever had a turducken? I've never even had duck much less a turducken but they seem pretty popular in recent years.
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Oct 29, 2009 8:43 PM
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I think fried turkey is much more juicy and tasty than traditionally cooked bird. And everyone should try it.
But I just can't bring myself to serve it at Thanksgiving. I'm used to oven bird, dry or moist, with added giblet gravy for moisture and taste.
It's like comparing baked chicken to Southern fried chicken.... just ain't the same..... therefore its just not Thanksgiving without the same old bird prepared the same old way.
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Oct 29, 2009 1:51 PM
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I love the skin too, but I feel guilty eating it. I always sneak a little bit though, can't resist it!
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Oct 29, 2009 1:17 PM
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ooh that's good to know about the calories and all. Do you think it has a lot more fat content? I LOVE chicken and turkey skin but for years I've been good and not indulged too much. When I was a kid I'd scarf it down and didn't even want the meat  Now I have to be careful because of the cholesterol and everything. -- Worries go down better with soup. ~Jewish Proverb |
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Re: New to cooking Thanksgiving Dinner?
Oct 29, 2009 12:01 AM
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I liked to make a festive....pretty drink/punch and put on the table in a punch bowl when the kids were growing up.
Softened Sherbet...Lime or Raspberry Sherbet with 7-up (or sprite), Ginger Ale and Hawaiian Punch.
I have used the Rainbow Sherbet too, floating pineapple rings.
If lime sherbet was used I floated lime rings and if raspberry sherbet I floated raspberries and cherries. The kiddo's loved it.
When some of the grandkiddo's come for the holidays I sometimes still do this.
They think it looks so special when it foams all up while the 7-up is poured over the sherbet.
The adults sometimes have wine....but they love the punch too.
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