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Bourbon and Mustard Glazed Turkey

1 whole turkey (14-pound) with giblets1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste12 cups Cornbread Dressing3/4 cup bourbon1/4 cup Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard1/4 cup brown sugar, packed3 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon vegetable oil – preferably canola oil1 onion, chopped1 carrot, chopped3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock, defatted2 cloves [...]

Pineapple-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

8 whole small chicken breasts, boned1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1/4 cup onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon pimiento, choppedSweet-Sour Pineapple Sauce Place boned chicken breasts skin side down on board. Sprinkle with [...]

Virginia Ham With Dressing Patties

1 (12 to 14 pound) Virginia ham3 cups sherry wine3 bay leaves2 tablespoons whole clovesVinegarBrown sugarPrepared mustardBread crumbs Soak ham in water to cover several hours or overnight, depending on how strong the salt and flavor is. Place ham in large pan; mix sherry, bay leaves and cloves and pour over ham. Cover and bake [...]

Standing Rib Roast With Horseradish Sauce

3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 (3 or 4-rib roast) trimmed of excess fat, feather bone    and ribs loosened and tied in place Horseradish Sauce Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine flour, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub roast completely [...]

Oven Roasted Ten Herb Chicken

4 halves small roasting chicken or     4 airline chicken breasts (they have the     wing still attached to the breast) 1/2 cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon basil, finely chopped 1 tablespoon tarragon, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oregano, finely chopped 1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped [...]

Herbed Roast Beef in Salt Crust

1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup grated onion1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (4 to 6 pound) beef rib or eye of round roast1 (3-pound) box Morton Coarse Kosher Salt1 1/4 cups water Combine oil, onion, garlic salt, basil, marjoram, thyme and pepper in a heavy plastic [...]

Roast Goose

1 fresh or completely thawed goose1 cup orange juice1/4 cup honeyDried fruit or fruit and wild rice stuffing* *Or completely stuff the goose with dried fruit including apricots, raisins prunes, etc or make any other rice and fruit stuffing. Puncture many holes in the skin of the goose. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place [...]

Lemony Roast Chicken With Sage-Scented Mashed Potatoes

Serves 2. 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns2 chicken breast halves, skin on, bone in4 sprigs thyme1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Press 1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns into skin side of each breast or thigh. Loosen skin and arrange 2 thyme sprigs under skin of [...]

Country Ham With Brown Sugar Coating

1 (10 to 12 pound) uncooked country ham1 (64 ounce) bottle apple juice2 teaspoons ground cloves2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry, red wine, or cider vinegar Place ham in a large container. Cover with water, and let soak 24 hours. Drain. Scrub ham in warm water with a stiff brush; rinse [...]

Cranberry Pot Roast

2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (4 pound) boneless beef pot roast1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup water2 teaspoons salt1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons water In 8-quart Dutch oven over medium high heat add vegetable oil. Cook beef pot roast until browned on all sides. Stir in [...]

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