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Maple and Orange Glazed Turkey

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Maple and Orange Glazed Turkey

1,10 pounds turkey, thawed
1/2 cup water
vegetable oil
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup orange

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Even a Turkey Needs to Rest

Allowing a turkey to rest 20 to 50 minutes after being removed from the oven allows the cooked meat to relax. This in turn keeps the juices in the meat when carved instead of running out on to the cutting board or platter.

Originally posted 2009-10-15

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Instructions For Thawing A Turkey

Thawing a turkey can be a stressful event. There are two safe ways to thaw that turkey. The safest way is to place the turkey in the refrigerator. Allow 1 day per 5 lbs. of turkey to make sure it is thawed completely.

The second way is to

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4 Different Ways To Prepare Turkey

There is more than one way to do almost everything. This includes preparing the Thanksgiving turkey. We all know just how good a slow roasted turkey from the oven tastes. If you’re looking for something a little different this year, here are some other choices for creating a turkey wonder that’s a bit different

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Roast Turkey with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary

What You Need:

2 tbsp. oil from a jar of oil packed sun dried tomatoes, divided

4 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped

1 tbsp. garlic, minced

2 tsp. lemon peel, grated

1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed

3 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth, divided

1 large onion, cut

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Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup This soup is a decadent comfort food! This rich soup is perfect after a cold, long day. Serve it in a bread bowl for even greater indulgence. Garlic steamed veggies on the side nicely round out the meal. You could reduce the liquids and make fondue as well. Continue reading Creamy Apple Cheddar Soup
Corn Bread Dressing with a Splash of Bacon This is an easy cornbread stuffing recipe. You can make the cornbread yourself, as I have the recipe here. If you are crunched for time, purchased cornbread or cornbread muffins can be used as a replacement. Just know that purchased cornbread may be loaded with transfat. One alternative is to prepare and freeze the Continue reading Corn Bread Dressing with a Splash of Bacon

Maple and Orange Glazed Turkey

Even a Turkey Needs to Rest

Instructions For Thawing A Turkey

4 Different Ways To Prepare Turkey

Roast Turkey with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary

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