Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for thanksgiving?? I'm cooking it alone for the first time this year and I just hope it all works out okay.. I plan to keep the meal simple but I'm still a bit worried

In my search for good tips I found this.. Holiday Videos So now I know how to make a really good gravy and carve the bird. Anyone else have any tips for me on having a successful thanksgiving?

thanks for the turkey cooking tips..

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:14:02 +0000, AnnaBanana wrote:

> Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for thanksgiving?? I'm
> cooking it alone for the first time this year and I just hope it all
> works out okay.. I plan to keep the meal simple but I'm still a bit
> worried
>
> In my search for good tips I found this.. 'Holiday Videos'
> (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holi...deos/index.php) So now I
> know how to make a really good gravy and carve the bird. Anyone else
> have any tips for me on having a successful thanksgiving?

drink heavily. failing that, have your guests drink heavily.

your pal,
blake

"AnnaBanana" > wrote in message
...
>
> Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for thanksgiving?? I'm
> cooking it alone for the first time this year and I just hope it all
> works out okay.. I plan to keep the meal simple but I'm still a bit
> worried
>
> In my search for good tips I found this.. 'Holiday Videos'
> (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holi...deos/index.php) So now I
> know how to make a really good gravy and carve the bird. Anyone else
> have any tips for me on having a successful thanksgiving?
>
>
>
>
> --
> AnnaBanana

1. Take a deep breath.
2. Drink a glass of chilled white wine.
3. Stop worrying a turkey @ 325 is damn near foolproof.
4. Don't make the potatoes too early - they turn gummy.
5. Don't forget to let the turkey rest before carving.

6. Enjoy the company they are more important than any meal.......


--
Dimitri

Mirepoix

http://kitchenguide.wordpress.com.

On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:14 -0800, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

>
>1. Take a deep breath.
>2. Drink a glass of chilled white wine.
>3. Stop worrying a turkey @ 325 is damn near foolproof.
>4. Don't make the potatoes too early - they turn gummy.

*Too much liquid turns potatoes gummy too. I never worry about making
them too far ahead. It hasn't happened yet.

>5. Don't forget to let the turkey rest before carving.

***don't forget that the turkey will continue to cook as it rests, so
take it out underdone.

>
>6. Enjoy the company they are more important than any meal.......


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Nov 25, 11:06*am, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> "AnnaBanana" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
>
>
> > Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for thanksgiving?? I'm
> > cooking it alone for the first time this year and I just hope it all
> > works out okay.. I plan to keep the meal simple but I'm still a bit
> > worried
>
> > In my search for good tips I found this.. 'Holiday Videos'
> > (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holi...deos/index.php) So now I
> > know how to make a really good gravy and carve the bird. Anyone else
> > have any tips for me on having a successful thanksgiving?
>
> > --
> > AnnaBanana
>
> 1. * *Take a deep breath.
> 2. * *Drink a glass of chilled white wine.
> 3. * *Stop worrying a turkey @ 325 is damn near foolproof.
> 4. * *Don't make the potatoes too early - they turn gummy.
> 5. * *Don't forget to let the turkey rest before carving.
>
> 6. * *Enjoy the company they are more important than any meal.......
>
> --
> Dimitri
>
> Mirepoix
>
> http://kitchenguide.wordpress.com.

Make sure you have a full bottle of wine to start...maybe even two, or
three!!

AnnaBanana > wrote in
:

>
> Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for
> thanksgiving?? I'm cooking it alone for the first time this
> year and I just hope it all works out okay.. I plan to keep
> the meal simple but I'm still a bit worried
>
> In my search for good tips I found this.. 'Holiday Videos'
> (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holi...deos/index.php) So
> now I know how to make a really good gravy and carve the bird.
> Anyone else have any tips for me on having a successful
> thanksgiving?

Cook turkey in bag. Shortens cooking time and turkey doesn't dry
out.

sandi wrote:
> AnnaBanana > wrote in
> :
>
>> Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for
>> thanksgiving?? I'm cooking it alone for the first time this
>> year and I just hope it all works out okay.. I plan to keep
>> the meal simple but I'm still a bit worried
>>
>> In my search for good tips I found this.. 'Holiday Videos'
>> (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holi...deos/index.php) So
>> now I know how to make a really good gravy and carve the bird.
>> Anyone else have any tips for me on having a successful
>> thanksgiving?
>
> Cook turkey in bag. Shortens cooking time and turkey doesn't dry
> out.
>
>
>

I've never used a bag... I must be doing it wrong.

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Tue 24 Nov 2009 02:14:02p, AnnaBanana told us...
>
>> Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for thanksgiving?? I'm
>> cooking it alone for the first time this year and I just hope it all
>> works out okay.. I plan to keep the meal simple but I'm still a bit
>> worried
>>
>> In my search for good tips I found this.. 'Holiday Videos'
>> (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holi...deos/index.php) So now I
>> know how to make a really good gravy and carve the bird. Anyone else
>> have any tips for me on having a successful thanksgiving?
>
> Roast a capon, goose, ducks, or chickens instead of turkey. Then you can
> *really* enjoy the meal.
>

Cornish hens are a pretty easy/good option also.

Bob

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:14:02 +0000, AnnaBanana wrote:
>
>> Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for thanksgiving??
>
> drink heavily. failing that, have your guests drink heavily.
>
> your pal,
> blake

How 'bout "Both"?

Bob Muncie > wrote in
:

> sandi wrote:

>> Cook turkey in bag. Shortens cooking time and turkey doesn't
>> dry out.

> I've never used a bag... I must be doing it wrong.

:-) I'm sure you're doing it just right. I like the cooking bag
method plus it saves cooking time.

Happy Thanksgiving.

On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:03:18 -0500, Beea wrote:

> "blake murphy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:14:02 +0000, AnnaBanana wrote:
>>
>>> Anybody have any really great recipes or tips for thanksgiving??
>>
>> drink heavily. failing that, have your guests drink heavily.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> How 'bout "Both"?

good idea. you can't be too careful.

your pal,
blake

sandi wrote:
> Bob Muncie > wrote in
> :
>
>> sandi wrote:
>
>>> Cook turkey in bag. Shortens cooking time and turkey doesn't
>>> dry out.
>
>> I've never used a bag... I must be doing it wrong.
>
> :-) I'm sure you're doing it just right. I like the cooking bag
> method plus it saves cooking time.
>
> Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks Sandi... I wish you a happy Tday also.

Bob