My thanksgiving dinner plans have been scrubbed by what may be a poultry allergy in my family. If I cook a ham, what sides can I add to keep myself from feeling deprived? Any other festive main dish suggestions? Thanks!...
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A friend who is celebrating TG with us has a gluten problem, but I'd like her to have some gravy to put on her turkey (I will not compromise my bread dressing). I will be making the gravy from scratch,...
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I want to get as much of my prep done on Wednesday as possible. I am roasting butternut squash (1 inch cubes tossed with spices and olive oil). Would it be okay if I peeled and cut it up the...
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My friends and I always try to do something special for Thanksgiving dinner. We love trying new recipes and ideas, but unfortunately I haven't be able to think of, or find, any interesting dishes for this year. So if anyone...
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We're having a diverse group of friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner this year. The issue is that in years past with groups like this, we've had folks with not much to say or one part of the table deeply...
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I've used both peanut oil and canola oil in the best, but since I only do it once a year, it's hard to make any real comparison. Peanut oil is expensive, so I'd like to use an alternative. Any thoughts,...
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OK I have seen large birds on a horizontal pole (spit) turning and roasting over an open fire in the movies during the Feudal Middle Ages in Europe. How do we cook a turkey on a gas fired rotisserie today?...
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Arnold Ziffel made a comment in the "Should You Cook Your Turkey in Parts?" post about icing the turkey breasts with a ziplock bag before roasting your turkey. This would allow the dark meat and white meat to both come...
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My employer is kind enough every year to provide each employee a turkey for the thanksgiving holiday. I cook it every year and have always had good results but I am looking for great results and with all the talk...
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So I'm planning on making Kenji's turkey-stuffed turkey this year with a couple of variations. I'm going to roast the thighs and the drumsticks to minimize the whining from the traditionalist camp . My fist question: is there enough skin...
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