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Brining and marinating the bird make this recipe especially succulent, takes some effort but the results are amazin...

  • BRINED TURKEY:
  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups kosher salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 (15-pound) fresh turkey (giblets and neck reserved)
  • MARINADE:
  • 10 roasted garlic cloves (see Note)
  • 10 raw garlic cloves
  • 1 3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 3 chipotles in adobo
  • 2 tablespoons annatto paste (see Note)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • TURKEY:
  • 9 cups chicken or turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • Reserved turkey giblets and neck (liver discarded)
  • 3 shallots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 10 roasted garlic cloves (see Note)
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
4.3/5 (13 Votes)

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Homemade pumpkin ice cream plus homemade gingerbread cookies equals delicious Halloween party snacks

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk caramel
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup canned solid-packed pumpkin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4.4/5 (10 Votes)

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This spooky spread is healthy and your kids will go crazy for it! So quick and easy to make -- toss everything into

  • 1/2 cup cooked green beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked white beans
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • A few drops liquid smoke
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

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Ghoulishly green magic potion punch is perfect for any theme party where green is the color, or for a Halloween par

  • 2 (3-ounce) packages lime gelatin
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart non-carbonated lemon-lime drink, chilled
  • 1 - /2 quarts lemon-lime soda, chilled
4.5/5 (14 Votes)

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Spiced shrimp is a perfect Halloween appetizer or supper with all of the spices and flavors

  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 large garlic clove, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
  • 2 teaspoons tandoori masala seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil
  • 48 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
  • Black sesame seeds, for garnish
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

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Keep Christmas morning running smooth with a scrumptious make ahead and time saving Christmas Casserole made with e...

  • 16 slices bread with crusts removed
  • 8 slices ham
  • 8 slices cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup green pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon worstershire
  • Dash of tabasco
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

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This is such a colorful and simple method to serve vegetables

  • 1 carrot
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 summer squash
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh minced garlic
  • Optional: fresh chopped herbs of your choice (I used leftover rosemary)
3.9/5 (7 Votes)

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Why use oil when you can air fry your potatoes? These Hasselback Potatoes prepared using an air fryer are crispy an

  • 4 potatoes
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • Bacon bits, optional
  • Shredded cheese, optional
4.3/5 (15 Votes)

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Stollen is a deliciously stuffed German sweet bread that’s filled to bursting with raisins, ginger and nuts that ...

  • 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cup (3 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, for dusting
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crystallized ginger
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur or warm water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoon orange zest, grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Vegetable oil, for greasing the bowl
4/5 (20 Votes)

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Healthy, hearty and delicious breakfast with smashed and seasoned avocado smeared on toast, topped with sliced toma...

  • 1 avocado, peeled and pit removed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon mint, chopped
  • Small pinch chili flakes
  • 4 slices bread, for toast
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 eggs, optional
4.3/5 (23 Votes)

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Casper melted into your martini glass! Serve this spooky-white cocktail at your Halloween party

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce vanilla simple syrup
  • 1 ounce cream
  • 2 ounces soda
3.9/5 (28 Votes)

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Jalapeño Popper Burgers are the perfect mix of jalapeño poppers and cheeseburgers

  • BURGER PATTIES:
  • 16 ounces ground beef, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS:
  • 6 jalapeños, halved and seeds removed
  • 2/3 cups mature cheddar, cut into sticks to fit inside jalapeños
  • 12 strips bacon
  • BURGER ASSEMBLY:
  • 4 sesame seed buns, halved and toasted
  • mayonnaise
  • lettuce
  • tomatoes, sliced
  • onion, sliced
  • cheese
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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