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2666 thanksgiving menu links

22 Nov. 12:31 pm

Dagoba Chocolate:

http://www.dagobachocolate.com/

Igourmet.com cheese info:

http://www.igourmet.com/shoppe/prodview.asp?
cat=1&subcat=Thanksgiving&prod=1927

Kitty Cat Riesling picture:

http://www.kaleden.com/detail,mosel-saar-ruwer,625951.html

2667Re: thanksgiving menu links

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Erika

22 Nov. 1:06 pm

Thanksgiving Menu:

Turkey
Stuffing (from a bag, but tarted up)
homemade gravy
decorative cranberry cylinder
green bean casserole
mashed potatoes
mashed sweet potatoes w/butter, brown sugar, & molasses
pop N fresh bread loaves
european butter
kitty cat reisling

dessert:

Cheese assortment
Dagoba chocolate assortment
crackers
Huckleberry Mead from Montana
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Coat turkey with:
1/2 c olive oil
2 tbsp chopped garlic
1/4 c brown sugar
Cayenne pepper
2 tbsp liquid smoke
(mixed together & basted)

inside turkey:
perforated beer can w/flat beer
liberal sprinkle of liquid smoke

Bake turkey at 350 for 2 hrs 15 min

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add to stuffing & bake in separate pan (do not stuff turkey
w/dressing):

sauteed onion
garlic
1/4 c dried cranberries
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
beer
pan drippings (the chunky crunchy sizzly bits)
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gravy:

pan drippings, strained (see above)
chicken broth (as needed to provide volume)
1 tbsp corn starch dissolved in 1/8 c. cold water, stir into drippings
add liquid smoke, garlic salt, onion salt, etc. to taste

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Erika

22 Nov. 12:23 pm

Thanksgiving Menu:

Turkey
stuffing
Homemade gravy
decorative cranberry cylinder
green bean casserole
mashed potatoes
mashed sweet potatoes w/ butter, brown sugar & marshmallows
pop n fresh bread loaves
Kitty cat Reisling

Desserts:
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Cheese (assortment suggested in Igourmet.com):
Sage Derby: Derby is a yellow cheese with a firm texture similar to
that of Cheddar. This dairy actually mixes chopped sage leaves into
the cheese curd rather than mixing sage powder into the milk like
most companies do. This results in a fresher sage flavor, and it is
this flavor that lends Sage Derby its charm.
Maytag Blue: This wonderful, tangy blue cheese hails from Newton,
Iowa. Its wonderful flavor, moist yet crumbly texture, and lemony
finish make Maytag one of the world's great blue cheeses.
Shelburne Farms 2 Year Farmhouse Cheddar: This spectacular cheese,
aged for two full years, is noted for its sophisticated, rich flavor
that leaves hints of maple and apple.
Wensleydale with Cranberries: This is a fresh, young cheese taken at
only three weeks old. It has a clean, mild, slightly sweet flavor
with a honeyed aftertaste. The superb texture of fresh Wensleydale is
perfectly complemented by the addition of all natural cranberries of
the finest quality.

Selection of Dagoba chocolate
Crackers

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Bake turkey at 350 for 2 hours 15 minutes

Add to Stuffing:
sauteed onion
garlic
dried cranberries
chopped walnuts
beer

Coat Turkey with:

1/2 c. olive oil
2 tbsp chopped garlic
1/4 c brown sugar
2 tbsp liquid smoke
mix together & baste

Inside turkey: perforated beer can & liberal sprinkle of liquid smoke

cook in oven bag to maintain moisture

Gravy:

pan drippings
1 tbsp corn starch dissolved in 1/4 c. cold water, stir into
drippings.
add liquid smoke, garlic salt, onion salt, etc. to taste