turkey... in june

all aaron wants is a turkey birthday dinner! here's to a BIG feast :)

Monday	Turkey Out
Tuesday	Enjoy our anniversary
Wednesday	Soccer Game
Thursday	Clean Grocery Shop
Friday	Clean in PM Make tea cut up celery and onion Rolls out to Thaw Butter out on counter for Saturday am use Boil sweet potatoes
Saturday	Morning	3 hour cook time, 30 min rest Eat 5 Out of oven 4:15 Start cooking 1:15 Stuff 12:00
	12:00 pm	Make stuffing Start getting turkey ready and preheat oven to 350
	1:15 pm	Turkey into oven
	1:30 pm	Prep Rolls in pans Boil Sweet Potatoes and make sweet potato soufflé
	2:00 pm	Peel Potatoes Prep Green Beans Corn to a bowl for microwave Set Table
	3:30 pm	Stuffing into oven Sweet Potatoes into the oven Start boiling water for Potatoes
	3:45	Potatoes into water
	4:15	Pickles and olives on a tray  Put on green beans Turkey out and let rest Rolls into oven (Double Batch)
	4:30 pm 4:45 pm	Make Gravy Corn into microwave Mash potatoes Carve Turkey
	5:00 pm	Eat the Fest

Menu:

Turkey
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing (with apples) both in and out of the bird
Fresh Green Beans
Frozen Corn
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Herbed Rolls
Olives
Pickles
Apple Rings


Dessert: Mom B :) and Vanilla Ice Cream

Drinks:
Iced Tea
Decaf Coffee
Wine
Milk
Juice

herbed rolls
need:
frozen roll dough--thawed (overnight or all day)
melted butter
italian seasoning

do:
cut dough into halves or quarters
dip into hot butter mixed with herbs
layer in a greased bundt cake pan
let raise for 45-60 minutes (covered with a towel)
bake 30-45 minutes 350-375 degrees


Recipes

Turkey not sure how big my turkey will be yet so I might have to adjust times above.... but no matter how big it is, I will rub with sage then butter (under the skin too) and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. In the neck cavity I place a few sage leaves, lemon slices and green apple. I also stuff the turkey (stuffing below) before placing it in a turkey cooking bag. The cooking bag leaves the turkey SUPER moist! 

Stuffing
diced bread that has been "crusted" up (good bread is best...sour dough, french, etc)--I have been freezing mine for a few months all torn up as I came to the end of loaves...just gotta get it out now :) 
bag or two of pepperidge farm coutons
chopped celery
chopped onion
butter
sage
thyme
salt
pepper
broth
chopped green apple
2 eggs beaten

Saute the celery, and onion in butter. Add to the bread cubes and croutons, salt, pepper, and herbs. Toss with your hands. Add apple. Then add eggs, mix with hands. Now add broth, a bit at a time, until it is moist but not too wet. Place in a baking pan or stuff your turkey. I do both.

Gravy
Made with drippings from the turkey, broth, tad bit of kitchen bouquet and cornstarch thickener 

Sweet Potato Souffle BEST SWEET POTATOES EVER!!
Beat together: 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 stick butter.

Put in a greased cassarole dish.

Topping: mix together and put on top of sweet potato mix.  1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 stick butter, 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

Bake 350 for 30 min or until knife comes out clean.


Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  I will use Yukons....and then mash them BY HAND (the only way to go) with half and half that is simmered with garlic and melted butter

Pickles and Olive Tray 
sweet pickles, dill pickles, green and black olives

Corn
 From the freezer

Green Beans  
fresh green beans, trimmed and simmered with fresh garlic

Turkey Day Feast

the feast

the feast for turkey day. as always i will have plenty (for which i grateful for) so if you want, stop on by!

The Menu

Turkey
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing (with apples) both in and out of the bird
Fresh Green Beans
Frozen Corn
Sweet Potato Soufle
Herbed Rolls
Olives
Pickles
Deviled Eggs

Dessert: Chocolate Cake and Pumpkin Cheese cake with Salted Caramel Sauce

Drinks:
Iced Tea
Decaf Coffee
Wine
Milk


Recipes

Turkey not sure how big my turkey will be yet so I might have to adjust times above.... but no matter how big it is, I will rub with sage then butter (under the skin too) and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. In the neck cavity I place a few sage leaves, lemon slices and green apple. I also stuff the turkey (stuffing below) before placing it in a turkey cooking bag. The cooking bag leaves the turkey SUPER moist!

Stuffing
diced bread that has been "crusted" up (good bread is best...sour dough, french, etc)--I have been freezing mine for a few months all torn up as I came to the end of loaves...just gotta get it out now :)
bag or two of pepperidge farm coutons
chopped celery
chopped onion
butter
sage
thyme
salt
pepper
broth
chopped green apple
2 eggs beaten

Saute the celery, and onion in butter. Add to the bread cubes and croutons, salt, pepper, and herbs. Toss with your hands. Add apple. Then add eggs, mix with hands. Now add broth, a bit at a time, until it is moist but not too wet. Place in a baking pan or stuff your turkey. I do both.

Gravy
Made with drippings from the turkey, broth, tad bit of kitchen bouquet and cornstarch thickener

Bacon Cheese Pull Apart Rolls

Ingredients

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• 12 bacon strips, diced
• 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed  I USE ROLL DOUGH
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels. Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. Cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil; toss to coat.
• Arrange pieces in a 9-in. x 5-in. oval on a greased baking sheet, layering as needed. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled.
• Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 1 loaf.

Sweet Potato Souffle BEST SWEET POTATOES EVER!!
Beat together: 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 stick butter.

Put in a greased cassarole dish.

Topping: mix together and put on top of sweet potato mix.  1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 stick butter, 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

Bake 350 for 30 min or until knife comes out clean.

Grandma Johnson's Deviled Eggs
12 egg yolks
4 T mayo
2 tsp vinnegar
1 tsp salt
dash pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dry mustard OR 2 tsp prepared mustard

mix and refill egg whites

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  I will use Yukons....and then mash them BY HAND (the only way to go) with half and half that is simmered with garlic and melted butter

Pickles and Olive Tray
sweet pickles, dill pickles, green and black olives

Corn
 From the freezer

Green Beans 
fresh green beans, trimmed and simmered with fresh garlic

Plan for the Feast

turkey day is my favorite holiday! i have hosted every year since we got married (that would be 9 years this june) except for last year. last year the entire house caught an icky stomach bug and the turkey went over to my in laws house. i am hoping this year we are healthy and able to eat together :)

here is the plan for the feast:

Turkey I have a 19 lb turkey that I will rub with sage then butter (under the skin too) and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. In the neck cavity I place a few sage leaves, lemon slices and green apple. I also stuff the turkey (stuffing below) before placing it in a turkey cooking bag.

Stuffing
diced bread that has been "crusted" up (good bread is best...sour dough, french, etc)
bag or two of pepperidge farm coutons
chopped celery
chopped onion
butter
sage
thyme
salt
pepper
broth
chopped green apple
2 eggs beaten

Saute the celery, and onion in butter. Add to the bread cubes and croutons, salt, pepper, and herbs. Toss with your hands. Add apple. Then add eggs, mix with hands. Now add broth, a bit at a time, until it is moist but not too wet. Place in a baking pan or stuff your turkey. I do both.

Pull Apart Bacon Rolls
12 strips bacon diced
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed OR frozen roll dough thawed
2 T oil
1 cup shredded mozerella
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

Cook bacon. drain. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness, brush with oil. Cut into one inch peices and place in a large bowl. Toss with bacon and dressing and a bit of oil. Arrange in a circle on a greased baking sheet. layer as needed. cover and let rise in warm area for 30 min or until doubled. Bake 350 15 min then cover with foil and bake 10-15 minutes more.


Green Beans with Creamy Mushrooms and Shallots
**I don't do green beans but these are TASTY!!!!! 
1 3/4 lbs green beans trimmed
1 T plus 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
2 large shallots thin sliced
3/4 cup broth or stock
2 T cornstarch
8 oz cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1/2 cup 2 percent greek yogurt
salt and pepper

blanch green beans until tender--6 minutes or so
heat 1 1/2 tsp oil, cook shallots until tender and starting to brown. put in small bowl and wipe skillet clean. wisk together corn starch and stock. heat remaining oil over high. cook mushrooms until golden brown, 6 minutes. reduce to low. add shallows. wisk in stock mixture. cook until thick (3 minutes or so), remove from heat, add yogurt. season with salt and pepper. toss in beans and serve warm.

Sweet Potato Souffle 
Beat together: 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanillac, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 stick butter.

Put in a greased cassarole dish.

Topping: mix together and put on top of sweet potato mix.  1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 stick butter, 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

Bake 350 for 30 min or until knife comes out clean.

Grandma Johnson's Deviled Eggs
12 egg yolks
4 T mayo
2 tsp vinnegar
1 tsp salt
dash pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dry mustard OR 2 tsp prepared mustard

mix and refill egg whites

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
made with half and half that is simmered with garlic

Pickles and Olive Tray

Desserts:Pumpkin Pie from Klackles Orchard
Hazelnut Chocolate Tortes (thanks mom boyer for making these)