Posts Tagged ‘turkey’
Spiced Apple Cider Turkey Brine and Sweet Potato Casserole
Poultry & Pork • Tags: allspice, apple cider, brine, cloves, grill, maple syrup, pie, potluck, recipes, sweet potato, Thanksgiving, turkey
It may be obvious to you, but if not, it should go without saying that Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday! A whole day devoted to eating specialty dishes, family recipes, and seasonal foods—how could this not be the best day ever? Just hearing the word “Thanksgiving” brings to the surface memories of specific smells, table settings, and, most prominently, tastes. For us, different childhood memories pop-up of nibbling on the “crusty” edges of mom’s baked mac and cheese, or licking the wire beaters from the electric mixer clean after they whipped together the sweet potato casserole. Of course, equally important as the food is the company. On this glorious holiday, you not only get to devour a massive meal, but you get to do it with the people you love. Again, it just may be the best day ever!
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Turkey Noodle Soup
Poultry & Pork • Tags: leftovers, soup, Thanksgiving, turkey
During every holiday season, it’s almost a given that one has lots and lots of leftovers, especially turkey (unless you’re Chrystal and do not consume turkey during such a festive time of the year). For Amir, however, his family always made a pot of soup with the leftover bird each Thanksgiving and Christmas. It seemed like a magical event–one day there was a whole carcass of meat and bones, and the next day, a wonderful bowl of homemade soup made by mom. Well today, this is all demystified, and it actually couldn’t be easier. To help ring in the New Year, we each had our own special meal amongst friends–Amir in sunny SoCal and Chrystal in NYC. To keep this childhood Thomas-tradition alive, Amir made sure there was a turkey at his dinner for the only reason to make soup with the leftovers. And it was perfection!
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Citrus Turkey Chili
Poultry & Pork • Tags: beans, chili, orange, turkey
The winter season is well upon us though sometimes it’s difficult to tell in mostly pleasant Southern California. What’s better during the winter months than a whole pot of warm, savory, comforting deliciousness! We made this chili to hit that very spot. A hearty stew loaded with meat, beans, and vegetables. Of course we had to kick it up a notch. What ingredient better to enhances all of those flavors than fresh citrus, adding a hint of sweet and tangy. We hope this chili leaves you as warm and comforted as it has us. It was so good, we weren’t at all ashamed it had us licking the bowl clean!
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