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Citrus-Marinated Turkey
By á-174535
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
Pumpkin-Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches
By kelsa94
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
Scary Slime Green Bean White Bean Spread
By Kathy_Hester
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
Magic Potion Punch
By Nicole S
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
Spooky Spiced Shrimp
By ltrodrigu
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
Christmas Casserole
By mona
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
Quick Julienned Vegetable Saute
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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)
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
By á-7198
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
Christmas Stollen
By á-46561
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
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese & Tomato
By á-161932
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
Liquefied Ghost Cocktail
By rrxing
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
Jalapeño Popper Burger
By Booper-2
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
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