Good Dinner Mrs. Mellen

I learned at a young age how to handle and prepare poultry from my mother, an outstanding cook - her turkey is far superior to any that I have tasted. My mother taught me to soak turkey over night in a bath of salt to tender and remove harmful bacteria. First my mother would freeze a fresh turkey, she believes it seals in the flavor. Then time to soak the frozen turkey over night. Next through rinsing, draining and patting dry of the bird. I love rituals so my mothers holds a special pace in my turkey preparation. I've bought fresh turkey from the farm, from high end and frozen from lower end grocery store. My only hard fast rule is all natural. How you dress and cook the turkey plays an import part in how good your turkey taste. A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey 1 (18 pound) whole turkey 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 quarts turkey stock 8 cups prepared homemade stuffing Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place rack in the ...

Mediterranean Stuffed Pepper with Turkey, Orzo and Feta Cheese Peppers 6 peppers, 2 red, 2 yellow and 2 orange 1 cup orzo, cooked according to package instructions, cooled 1 lb. ground turkey 1 cup mozzarella 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon mint 1/2 teaspoon dill 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon zest of lemon 1 1/2 teapsoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Sauce 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 can(14.5 oz) petite chopped tomatoes, I use Hunt's no salt added 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350F. Cut off the top of each bell pepper and reserve the tops; discard the seeds and white membranes. Put the turkey in a large bowl; add 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup feta, orzo, oregano, mint, dill, allspi...

After Thanksgiving I use the leftover turkey to make a big batch of this hot Chili freezing in individual containers to enjoy during the busy holiday season. After a long day of baking and preparing for Christmas I can sit back, relax, serving this delicious Chili for dinner. If you don't want it really hot substitute 1 chopped jalapeno pepper for the chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, just as good but with out the kick! Chipotle Turkey Chili     2 tablespoons olive oil     4 cloves garlic, minced     1 onion, diced     1/4 cup whiskey     One 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed     One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed     Two 14-ounce can diced tomatoes     Two cups chicken broth     1 red pepper, diced     1 tablespoon chili powder     1 tablespoon ground cumin     1 teasp...