Posts by Gail South

For the Turkey:1tablespoon minced fresh thyme leavesGrated zest of 1 lemonKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1(12- to 14-pound) fresh turkey1large yellow onion, unpeeled and cut in eighths1lemon, quarteredDiced celery and carrot8sprigs fresh thyme For the Gravy:6tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter1large red onion, halved and sliced ¼-inch thick4large garlic cloves, peeled and halved6tablespoons all-purpose flour4cups…

Heat 2 T oil in cast iron skillet over med-hi heat. Add pulled turkey and cook until it becomes light brown and crisp in places, stirring occasionally. Season lightly w salt, then scrape meat, and as much of the browned pieces at the bottom of the pan as you can, into a small bowl. In…

Cut turkey into four 1/2 inch slices; place in shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over turkey. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Grill 3-4 inches from hot coals about 10 min, turning once, or broil 3-4 inches from heat. Turkey 1lb. breastVegetable Oil 0.33cVinegar 0.25c white wineLemon Juice, Fresh 0.25cOnion 1T instant…

You can brine the turkey frozen Wash the turkey inside and out, pat it dry, and weigh it. Measure 1 tablespoon of salt—we used Diamond Crystal kosher— into a bowl for every 5 pounds the turkey weighs (for a 15-pound turkey, you’d have 3 tablespoons). You can flavor the salt with herbs and spices if…

Arrange turkey in shallow dish. Cover w asparagus. Mix steak sauce and soup and pour over top. Sprinkle w cheese. Bake at 375 about 20 min; then broil till bubbly. Turkey 12 slicesAsparagus 2 boxes frozen, cookedSteak Sauce 1TSoup, Cream of Chicken 1canCheese, Cheddar 0.75c

Cut turkey across grain into very thin slices. Blend mayo w caviar, chili sauce, cognac and chives. Spread on 4 slices of bread. Arrange turkey on top. Smear one side of each of the remaining bread slices w mayo mix and add, smeared side down to make sandwiches. Turkey 0.5lb breastMayonnaise 0.5cCaviar 1TChili Sauce 2…

In small bowl, mix paprika, coriander, cumin, black pepper, dry mustard and salt. Rub 1 T mix in large cavity. Work skin loose from breast, being careful not to tear it, and rub 1 T spices directly on breast meat, under the skin. Sprinkle rest over outside. Wrap turkey in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight…

Place duck in 3 qt dish. Mix all other ingredients except wine in saucepan and heat over low heat 30 min. Spread a little sauce over duck pieces. Bake uncovered 45 min @ 350. Turn and baste, pouring off fat. Add wine to rest of sauce and pour over meat. Bake 45-50 min, basting occasionally…