Lets talk turkey!

**pitc9** · 11-22-2006, 01:11 PM

I never really cared for yams/sweet potaotes. My Mom always used to just boil them, cut in think slices and covered with a sweet glaze.
But a few years she started making sweet potato casserole.
YUM!!!

http://southernfood.about.com/od/swe...r/bl60414f.htm

Also a new twist on pumpkin pie I'm trying this year:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?...ecipe_id=54636

**wolflady** · 11-22-2006, 01:20 PM

Yum! That twist on pumpkin pie looks delicious! Thanks for this last-minute idea...I think I'm going to try it too since it looks pretty easy!

**pitc9** · 11-22-2006, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by wolflady

Yum! That twist on pumpkin pie looks delicious! Thanks for this last-minute idea...I think I'm going to try it too since it looks pretty easy!

I know!!

The BEST part of that pie..... 2 words... NO BAKE!!

**Vela** · 11-22-2006, 01:33 PM

I've made that pie before, it's quite tasty. I don't like it AS much as others only because I don't care for "instant pudding" taste to things. But everyone else said it was great, and I thought it was okay (which for me is good since I don't usually like anything made with instant pudding like that). It's really easy too.

**wolflady** · 11-22-2006, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by pitc9

I know!!

The BEST part of that pie..... 2 words... NO BAKE!!

LOL, AMEN sister!

**Glacier** · 11-22-2006, 04:42 PM

My sister(who can outcook Martha Stewart!) bastes her turkey with French salad dressing--it's delicious and very moist!

**AbbyMom** · 11-22-2006, 05:05 PM

We now brine our turkey with Kosher salt for a day or two ahead of time like described in the Food Network recipe. It really helps the flavor and moistness.

Now here's a good idea from my MIL: Cook the turkey the day before. I'm cooking mine right now. Tomorrow, I'll have plenty time to slice the completely cooled turkey and then gently reheat in the microwave with a little broth.

If for some reason the turkey is undercooked, you can make up for it then. Since I've started this, I've not been worried so much about undercooking, so I've stopped overcooking! = Much better turkey!

It also leaves room in the oven for other things, such as a scalloped corn casserole, which I only make at Thanksgiving. (Recipe from my wonderful Aunt Betsy.)

My hubby makes candied sweet potatoes in the skllet (after I bake them). If you would like the recipe (from my grandmother), let me know. However, if you do all the cooking by yourself, it's probably not convenient.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

**Kfamr** · 11-22-2006, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Glacier

My sister(who can outcook Martha Stewart!) bastes her turkey with French salad dressing--it's delicious and very moist!

We thought about doing that this year, but decided against it and go with something that's already been tried with good results.

We inject our's with italian dressing and rub it with our favorite seasonings.

**cyber-sibes** · 11-22-2006, 09:05 PM

I baked 5 pumpkin pies today! my mother always mad a meat stuffing that I make now - by request of my kids! That's in baking right now too. I also made my cranberries with grated orange rind. Everything else is cut up ready to go for tomorrow.

A couple years ago I started cooking my turkey breast-side down for about 2/3 of the cooking time - then flip it over to brown & finish - it's sooooooo juicy & good that way! Thanksgiving is my favorite meal to cook.

YUM!