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    Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Delicious ideas for easy holiday celebrations
    Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Delicious ideas for easy holiday celebrations
    Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Delicious ideas for easy holiday celebrations
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    Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Delicious ideas for easy holiday celebrations

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    Whether you need help cooking your Thanksgiving turkey or are looking for new ways to prepare your bird, Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Thanksgiving Turkey 101 is your holiday culinary guide. It provides step-by-step instructions on tackling the task traditionally as well as information on alternate ways, like deep-frying or smoking, to get Tom the Turkey ready for dinner. And also you’ll find delicious new ways to serve up those leftovers!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateNov 1, 2011
    ISBN9781440534522
    Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Thanksgiving Turkey 101: Delicious ideas for easy holiday celebrations
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      Holiday Entertaining Essentials - Adams Media

      Holiday Entertaining Essentials: Thanksgiving Turkey 101

      Holiday Entertaining Essentials:

      Thanksgiving Turkey 101

      Tasty, fresh, and easy to make!

      Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

      Avon, Massachusetts

      Contents

      Introduction

      Part I: Tips for Buying and Cooking Turkey

      How to Buy Your Bird

      Storing, Defrosting, and Safety

      The Basics of Brining

      To Stuff or Not to Stuff

      Oven Roasted Turkey

      Deep-Fried Turkey

      On the Grill

      Smoked Turkey

      Ready, Set, Cook

      Part II: Turkey Recipes

      Basic Brine Recipe

      High-Heat Roast Turkey with Sage

      Old-Fashioned Roast Turkey with Fruit Stuffing

      Deep-Fried Garlic Turkey

      Slow-Grilled Mediterranean Turkey

      Cajun-Style Smoked Turkey

      Turkey Breasts with Lemon-Herb Paste

      Part III: Leftover Turkey Recipes

      Turkey Broth

      Classic Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

      Quick-and-Easy Turkey Sandwich Salad

      Smoked Turkey and Hazelnut Salad

      Turkey with Squash and Cranberry

      Easy Turkey Risotto

      Shredded Barbecued Turkey Pizza

      Turkey Benedict English Muffins

      Turkey Casserole with Spinach and Artichoke

      Rice Pilaf with Turkey

      Turkey and Biscuits

      Thai Turkey Curry

      South Pacific Turkey and Noodles

      Also Available

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      Introduction

      Ordinarily, people roast turkey once a year, if at all. Without the right information, the process can often feel overwhelming. Yet, with a little bit of knowledge and the right recipe, you can feel more comfortable about hosting the big holiday dinner.

      Here you’ll find the basics of buying and storing a turkey, an introduction to a few different cooking methods, and a little about the science behind cooking a turkey — all of which add up to simple techniques for turning out a juicy, crowd-pleasing bird.

      From the novice holiday host to the poultry aficionado, you’ll find all you need for the big day and beyond. Included are recipes for roasting, grilling, smoking, and even deep-frying a turkey. And don’t forget the leftovers! We’ve collected twenty recipes for making the most out of the remains of the big day — from traditional soup and casseroles to refreshing, original ideas, like Thai Turkey Curry or Shredded Barbecued Turkey Pizza.

      Follow these recipes to the letter or use them as a springboard for your newfound knowledge, substituting your favorite flavorings and spices to create your own holiday menu. Whatever you choose, the results are sure to be consistently delicious!

      Happy Thanksgiving!

      Part I:

      Tips for Buying and Cooking Turkey

      How to Buy Your Bird

      You might be tempted to gloss over the information on buying and storing your turkey in favor of getting straight to the recipes — but don’t skip ahead just yet! Unless you know what kind of turkey you’re going to be buying, you can’t know the best cooking method. In addition, you also need to learn how to properly gauge the size that you’ll need, depending on the number of guests and the amount of leftovers — the best part — that you want for delicious soups, casseroles, and pizza. So before

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