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Sparkling Apricot Nectar
Peach and Honey Glazed Turkey
Apricot Sage Stuffing with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries
Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Scallions
Green Beans and Manchego Cheese
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Orange Buttermilk Rolls
Cherry Cranberry Relish
Pear Walnut Crumble Tart
Apricot-Sage Stuffing with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries
12 cups cubed artisan bread toasted, or dried
1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped ( 1/2 large onion )
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp fresh sage, snipped
1/2 cup dried, snipped apricots
1/2 cup dried, snipped cherries
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 large egg
1/2 cup cream
1/2-3/4 cup chicken broth
Place bread in a large bowl, toss with parsley, sage and pepper. Set aside.
In a large sauté pan, melt butter, and cook celery and onions until translucent but not browned.
Drizzle over bread mixture and toss to coat.
Whisk together egg and cream. Stir in 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Drizzle over bread mixture and toss to coat. Stir in apricots, cherries, and pine nuts. Mix until well blended. Add additional chicken broth if necessary. Pour into buttered baking dish cover and bake for 35-40 minutes. Uncovering in the last five minutes to brown if desired.
Makes enough to stuff one 10-12 pound turkey.
Recipe by Amy Richardson
Peach and Honey Glazed Turkey
1 10-12 pound turkey
1 cup peach preserves
2 tbsp honey
4 tbsp melted butter
Prepare turkey for Roasting: rinse, clean and pat dry.
If desired season the inside with salt. Spoon stuffing loosely and secure legs.
Twist wing tips under the back. Place turkey breast side up in a roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 3/4 -3 hours. If stuffed increase baking time to 3 1/4- 3 1/2 hours. Roast until thermometer reaches 180 degrees and stuffing reaches 165 degrees.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in peach preserves and honey. In the last 1/2 hour of baking time, remove foil and baste turkey with glaze, repeating until Turkey is glazed and golden brown.
Makes 12-14 servings
Recipe by Amy Richardson
RECIPE LINKS:
Cherry Cranberry Sauce
frenchfood.about.com
“Garlic and Rosemary Mashed potatoes”
www.foodnetwork.com
Carrots
www.sunset.com
Potatoes
www.sunset.com
Green Beans:
www.sunset.com
Rolls:
www.cookinglight.com
Sweet potatoes!
www.marthastewart.com
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