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Substitute for celery in Thanksgiving stuffing
You don't need to substitute anything, you can just leave it out. I've made both regular and cornbread stuffing with and without celery and I've never felt it was missing anything without celery, in ...
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Substitute for celery in Thanksgiving stuffing
In my experience, the stalks of swiss chard have a very similar mouthfeel to celery. I find the stalks more fibrous, but that shouldn't be a problem given you'll be cooking them.
Chard is a member of ...
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Accidentally bought a "butter basted" turkey. Can/should I still brine it?
Pre-basted turkey is indeed already brined. You can double check this by looking on the ingredient list of the turkey packaging and you should see a salt or vinegar solution listed.
You can still ...
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When cooking 2 Honey Baked Ham frozen sides, how do I need to change temp or time?
The second item needs to be in the oven for 15 minutes more than the first item. Just put that item in the oven, then put the second item in 15 minutes later. Follow all other procedures as ...
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For kosher thanksgiving roasted turkey, is oil a good substitute for butter for brushing the turkey?
I'm not expert on Kosher thing, but what about using chicken schmaltz?
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How long do you let a turkey rest after cooking?
I've been letting my turkey rest for over 2-3 hours for a couple years now because of this advice from Gordon. It's amazing! I cover with tin foil and then a couple of towels to rest and the bird is ...
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Ensuring dry-brined turkey process is safe
While the term has gained popularity, "dry brining" isn't really a thing. This is going to ruffle some feathers (pun intended), but brining happens in a wet environment. It's definition is ...
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How to add extra turkey legs when cooking full turkey in an oven bag?
Actually, your best results will be achieved by separating the breast from the legs and thighs, and using a meat thermometer. White and dark meat are best at different temperatures. White meat at ...
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sweet potato dish - what can i prepare ahead with my recipe
It would help to have the entire recipe, but in general, any sweet potato casserole can be made ahead in its entirety, chilled and refrigerated, even a couple of days in advance. Then, on the day of ...
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Substitute for celery in Thanksgiving stuffing
Fennel
By which I mean the vegetable - fennel bulb, not fennel seed. Substitute fennel for all the celery. It is a good fall vegetable and has a great crunch and flavor for stuffing. Fennel stalks ...
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Best apples for apple pie
Having found this question on the Stack Overflow blog - I feel compelled to add a UK perspective.
Looking at Kenji Alt's list of apples, I find there are only probably three on there I've ever seen in ...
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What happens if I brine my turkey for 2 days?
I have brined mine over night and also like 2 to 3 days. I have to say the majority of the recipies that I read all say to brine it over nite, but the turkey that I brined for 2 to 3 days was the best ...
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Thawed Turkey Worried About Bacteria
As long as the turkey stayed reasonably cold throughout its hour outside the fridge, you should be fine. Safety regs usually state that meat should not be at room temperature for more than 2 hours ...
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For kosher thanksgiving roasted turkey, is oil a good substitute for butter for brushing the turkey?
Using olive oil to brush the turkey is a good kosher substitute (due to the prohibition of eating poultry and dairy together). In general, margarine has been used in the past as a butter substitute, ...
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What is the ideal fake turkey substitute for a vegan Thanksgiving?
This is not directly answering your question, but do you need the "turkey" at all? The consensus in our family is that the thing which defines a Thanksgiving dinner isn't the turkey but the ...
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Can I pre-smoke a brisket safely?
Yes, it can be done safely if you cook it fully (do not only partially cook it), chill it down quickly and keep it cold in transit.
You want to minimize the time that it's in the 'food danger zone' (...
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Substitute for celery in Thanksgiving stuffing
For a substitute for celery flavor, I'd suggest fenugreek seeds. They have a flavor that's a mix between celery and maple syrup. Fenugreek can be powerful so it may be good to do a trial run to figure ...
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For kosher thanksgiving roasted turkey, is oil a good substitute for butter for brushing the turkey?
Oil will work, as will chicken or turkey stock...or even apple cider.
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What are the major menu differences between Canadian and American Thanksgiving?
There are many regional variations within the United States. In Miami, where I grew up, we always had Cuban style black beans and rice. Friends from Haiti would add Haitian dishes. My family in ...
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Pumpkin mousse looks grainy and slightly watery
No, you cannot turn this mixture into a mousse. You have to eat it as it is - which is probably simply a tasty creamy pudding without the expected mousselike consistency. Even if it is grainy, there ...
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Baking time and temperature difference
You sure can. Bake the casserole for a while longer at 350, just crank up the heat (to 500 even) at the end to get the browning on the top after you remove the other stuff. Casseroles are very ...
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How large does an oven need to be to fit a 18 lbs turkey?
General Electric (http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=18680) says:
• A 30" Freestanding Range will hold a turkey about 24-26 lbs.
• A 30" Freestanding ...
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What happens if I brine my turkey for 2 days?
I always brine my turkey for at least 3 days and it results in the best moist turkey I've ever had.
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How long do you let a turkey rest after cooking?
A 20-25 pound turkey having roasted for hours will continue to have rising internal temperatures, and will be too hot to safely handle and carve immediately. While waiting three hours to commence ...
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