Thanksgiving Turkey

To Prepare the Turkey Remove bag of giblets and neck from inside turkey. Take them out of the paper bag and place them in a saucepan with directions below. Wash the inside and outside of the turkey with cold water...

Turkey Fettuccine

1 1/2 cups turkey meat 2 thick slices raw bacon or pancetta (Italian bacon) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons fresh basil, shredded 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped...

Praline Caramel Pumpkin Custard

1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup fat free...

Ganache Recipes

Dark Chocolate Ganache 5 oz chocolate, chopped 5 oz heavy cream Heat cream to a simmer and then pour over chocolate. Whisk until smooth. White Chocolate Ganache 7 oz white chocolate 5 oz heavy cream 2 limes, zested and...

Stuffing

1/4 pound bacon, chopped 3/4 cup butter 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 16 cups soft, stale bread cubes* 1-2 tablespoons rubbed sage, or poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup dried...

Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart

Crust: 2 cups flour 2 T. sugar 1 stick (4 oz.) butter 4 oz. Crisco 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-4 oz. iced water Combine flour and sugar in processor. Add butter and Crisco and cut in, using on and off pulse...

Baked Chili Rellenos

2 cans (7 oz each) whole green chilies 1 cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 pound cooked turkey, thinly sliced or shredded 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 3 eggs 1/2 cup cheddar...

Caputo’s Farro Soup

8 oz. pancetta or bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 lb. Roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped 6 cups beef or chicken stock 2 T fresh marjoram or oregano, chopped 1 T fresh thyme, leaves only 1/4...