1 (10 to 16 pound) young turkey For the brine: 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 gallon vegetable stock 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1/2 tablespoon allspice berries 1/2 tablespoon candied ginger 1 gallon iced water For the aromatics: 1 red apple, sliced 1/2 onion, sliced 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup water 4 […]

6 or 7 red potatoes7 or 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled6 TBL butter1 tsp garlic powder1 TBL olive oil1 tsp dried sageSalt and pepper to taste Boil the potatoes to the desired degree of doneness. Drain and cut potatoes in half.Melt butter in microwave and stir in garlic powder. The longer these two are combined, […]

10 to 16 pork sausage breakfast links1 lb. cooked Kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices1/4 cup apple juice1/4 cup apple jelly (or apple butter)1/4 cup maple syrup6 oz. pkg. sliced Canadian bacon, quartered if you like In a large skillet, combine sausage links, Kielbasa slices and apple juice. Bring to a boil over […]

A basic and easy fried rice recipe.

2 Tablespoons oil1 Tablespoon grated gingeroot1 teaspoon sugar2 cloves garlic, minced1 pound boneless pork, cut into 3/4 inch cubes1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup water2 Tablespoons soy sauce2 Tablespoons Sherry1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon aniseed1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots Add oil to wok and heat to 350 degrees.Stir fry gingeroot, garlic and sugar […]

1 Pound boneless skinless chicken breast  cut in half inch chunks Marinade2 teaspoons Soy sauce2 teaspoons rice wine or Sherry1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch or flour Sauce2 Table spoons Soy sauce1 tablespoon rice wine or Sherry1 teaspoon sugar Plus a Drizzle of sesame oil Combine marinade ingredients in a medium sized bowl.  […]

Carritos are Burritos, customized for Carrie Lynn.

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 pound) 1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium yellow squash or zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, sliced 3/4 inch thick 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Trim […]

Orange-chipotle mayonnaise1 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chilies Jerk sauce1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme4 small habañero chilis 4 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon ground allspice 2 pounds ground beef (15% fat) […]

Marinade 1 cup  milk 2 eggs 3 teaspoons  Hot sauce (two Louisiana, one Crystal) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Coating 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons paprika 2 tablespoons Lawry’s seasoned salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne Up to 4 […]

½ Onion coarsely chopped 3 Garlic cloves crushed 2 Cups rice 3 Cups chicken broth 3 TBS Tomato Paste (Italian) 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt 3 TBS Olive oil Heat oil in frying pan on medium high heat.  Brown rice, stirring regularly.  Add onions and garlic and saut Serves 4 15 Minutes 25 […]

12 thin slices prosciutto (about 1/4 lb) 16 large fresh sage leaves 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Preheat oven to 425F. Slightly overlap long sides of 6 prosciutto slices on work surface with short ends nearest you and scatter 8 sage leaves crosswise on […]