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Happy Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on November 21, 2008

Click Here!

Once you get to the website, click on the pilgrim hat and turn up your sound!

Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Grandma Jeanne

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The True Meaning of Thanksgiving!

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on November 7, 2008

An American family is unable to afford a Thanksgiving turkey reviews the things for which they feel thankful. This 1951 patriotic film is unusual in that it does not link freedom and happiness with the pursuit of wealth. Produced with nonprofessional actors in Lawrence, Kansas.

We should all listen and learn from this video!

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Guilt-Free Turkey Gravy Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on October 23, 2008

Recipes from Grandma

1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 cups turkey broth and defatted pan juices
Salt and pepper

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring turkey broth and pan juices to a boil.

Meanwhile, blend the cornstarch and water until smooth.

Whisking constantly, slowly add the cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the gravy is thickened.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on October 22, 2008

Recipes from Grandma

1 (5-1/2 pound) turkey breast, fresh or frozen, thawed
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place turkey breast on rack in shallow roasting pan.

Combine next 3 ingredients.

Spread seasoning mixture under skin and over entire surface of turkey breast.

Roast 2 – 2-1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

Loosely tent with foil for first hour.

Remove foil; add water to pan.

Baste occasionally with pan juices.

Remove turkey breast from oven. Let stand, loosely covered with foil for 15 minutes.

Transfer to platter or carving board.

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Turkey Breast Braised with Garlic and Rice Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on October 6, 2008

Recipes from Grandma

1 cup long-grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon each dried rosemary, thyme, and sage
1 bay leaf
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
Paprika
3 cloves garlic

In 5-quart Dutch oven, combine rice, broth, wine, parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, and bay leaf.

Place turkey over rice mixture, and sprinkle turkey generously with paprika.

Cut off root ends of garlic cloves. Place whole garlic bulbs, cut-end-up, in rice around turkey breast.

Cover top of Dutch oven with foil and lid.

Bake at 350 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast registers 170-175 degrees F.

Allow to stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

To serve, carve turkey into slices and place on platter.

Spoon rice mixture into serving bowl.

Squeeze garlic from skins onto turkey and rice.

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