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Foolproof Turkey

, posted over a year ago

I thought this sounded good! Here is a turkey recipe that also includes the use of popcorn as a stuffing ingredient — imagine that. When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like me who just are not sure how to tell when the turkey is thoroughly cooked but not dried out. Give this a try:

8 - 15 lb. turkey

1 cup melted butter

1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is Good.)

1 cup unpopped popcorn (ORVILLE REDENBACHER’S LOW FAT IS BEST)

Salt/pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brush turkey well with melted butter ,salt, and pepper.

Fill cavity with stuffing and popcorn.

Place in baking pan making sure the neck end is toward the front of the oven, not the back.

After about 4 hours listen for the popping sounds.

When the turkey’s arse blows the oven door open and the bird flies across the room - it’s done.

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 13:29 (London time) - permalink
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pepper27, posted over a year ago

HA! HA!

I'm bloody starving hehehe! I cant eat though cause I'm laughing to much mate :)

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 17:21 (London time) - permalink
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Tisha-1, posted over a year ago

Laughing is good for the tummy muscles!! Also I've heard it gets extra oxygen into your bloodstream and that can only help us, right? My brain needs all the O2 it can get!!!

Remind me to bring takeout to Benny Phil's house too. That is if he's in charge of the menu. But he can be the bartender.

Who was bringing the spit roast?

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 17:26 (London time) - permalink
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Anyone likes Indian food?

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 17:49 (London time) - permalink
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Tisha-1, posted over a year ago

Me! Me! I like Indian food. Do you have a good recipe to share? Preferably one without popcorn or turkey?

I have some spices and I even have a jar of ghee! Recipe please!!!!

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 18:20 (London time) - permalink
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Here Tisha,

just for you.

http://pachakam.com

Mwah!!

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 19:0 (London time) - permalink
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Tisha-1, posted over a year ago

Hey, thanks, Bugs! That looks like a really good site. I have a great cookbook, "Mango Leaves and Curry" Recipes from the subcontinent, something like that. It has the most delicious, fresh tasting, scrumptious recipes in it.

Mwah and agoo agooooooo!

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I am bringing Indian food for the party!wears a cap and rushes to apparate with the rest of the gang.Hey Wintry,how are you feeling Dear?

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 19:41 (London time) - permalink
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oops! I don't want to leave India at the moment.you guys go ahead and have fun!!

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 19:43 (London time) - permalink
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Hugs to all!!!!!!!!!

Bugs please forward me a good (but not to difficult recipe for a "Indian" curry.

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 19:48 (London time) - permalink
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Tisha - Try this one:

http://pachakam.com/recipe.asp?id=1623

Our pal Bugs pointed me in the right direction and I got the chef to knock it up (which I am well aware has a somewhat different meaning to our American cousins) and it's been tried and tested three times in as many weeks in this household. I can tell you it's fabulous. We 'cheated' and threw in some extra prawns and cashew nuts - because I like them.

You might find that your spice rack swells to enormous proportions in coming weeks - I had to buy another one to accommodate all the extra spices purchased, but I tell you, this Indian grub has a lot to be said for it. Far better than from the local takeaway, that's for sure.

Preparation is key - make sure you measure out all the various bits and bobs into ramekins and have it all ready to throw into the mix as required, just like they do in cooking programmes on the telly.

Thanks Bugs!!

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 20:2 (London time) - permalink
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Hey Mamma,

Waify hugs to Mamma and the rest of the group.

This is my personal recipe.I perfected it all by myself.

Ingredients:

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1.Cinnamon-2 inches

2.Cloves-2

3.Onions-2(Big)

4.Tomatoes-2(small)

5.Grated Coconut-3 TBSP(tablespoon)

6.Ghee or oil-1 tbsp.

7.Chilli Powder-2 tsp(teaspoon)

8.Coriander Powder-2 1/2 tsp

9.Garam Masala Powder(should get it in Indian shops)-1 tsp

10.Chicken -1/2 kilo

11.Salt-to taste.

Method:

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1.Take a non stick frying pan.It should be deep.

2.Pour Oil/Ghee(depends on how fat you are..)

3.Once the oil gets hot put the cinnamon and cloves.Fry for 2 minutes.

4.Add the chopped onions.Fry them till golden brown

5.Add chopped tomatoes as well.Fry.

6.Once the tomatoes have curled in the heat,add the grated coconut.Fry for 5 min.

7.Switch off the stove.

8.Once the mixture in the pan becomes cool,blend it in a food processor.

9.Pour the mixture in the same pan.

10.Add the chilli,coriander,GaramMasala powder and salt.

11.When its boiling add the chicken cut into small pieces.

12.When the curry turns into a deeper color and the chicken is boiled switch off the stove.

Lovely Chicken Curry ready to be served with rice/Chapati/Naan/Roti.

Remember to add only a little salt at first.If needed more can be added later.That's a tip for a good tasty dish.

Darn am hungry!

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 20:23 (London time) - permalink
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oh Uncy! you are welcome!!

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 20:27 (London time) - permalink
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Thanks for yet ANOTHER recipe Bugs! It's been printed off, handed to the chef and now I eagerly await the results. Apparently all the ingredients are to hand. Thank the Lord for that - I don't need to buy her another spice rack - not yet anyway!

I tell you, guys and gals - this lady should open her own restaurant instead of messing around with computer software!

Posted on 3 December 2008 @ 23:4 (London time) - permalink
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Pyrogies:

Dough:

4C of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, 2 eggs well beaten, 3/4 C of milk.

Cheese Filling:

1 pkg dry cottage cheese, 1 egg, salt to taste, pepper to taste

Potato Filling:

4C mashed potatoes, 1 egg, salt to taste, pepper to taste.

Can also add green onions chopped to either filling as well as cooked bacon bits. ;)

Combine dough ingredients and knead 10-15 times. Roll to 1/4 inch thick, cut in circles and fill with filling. fold over to seal seams. Boil in water, stirring occasionally, ready when they float.

Posted on 4 December 2008 @ 1:41 (London time) - permalink
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Reading about the Pyrogies has got me hungry again.This Foolproof Turkey is turning into a droolfest Turkey.Hee Hee.

Thanks Fade.Am definitely going to try it out.Sounds easy as well.:-)

The dough part should be similar to making a roti.

Uncy Phil!

Don't ever let my boss hear that one!!.:-).

Where's Pepsy?I am sure she has a great simple recipe in hand.

Posted on 4 December 2008 @ 8:6 (London time) - permalink
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pepper27, posted over a year ago

Yep add me I taste ok a little at a time!!!!!!

I'm a simple girl (NO COMMENTS THERE PLEASE!)

RICE AND CHICKEN..Can be serned hot or cold!

Cook a whole chicken (doesn't matter what size whatever floats ya boat)

ONIONS

PEPPERS (All colours)

peas (defiantly not tinned)

SEASONING HERBS..

thyme (sprinkle as desired)

parsley

oregano,

basil.

rosemary

Little salt and lots of me!!!!!!!

You will need a deep pan (non stick) pop in the oil of your choice, fry the onions until golden brown but still a little crunch to them, Add peppers sliced small..Don't add any oil to the chicken cook upside down covered in tin foil and covered in mustard and pepper and a nob or two of butter BIG NOBS! When chicken is finished pour the juices into the pan with the other crap, Add your herbs and cut chicken into nice bite size pieces and add. Leave this to marinate for awhile 30mins should be fine..Cook your rice until there is still a bite to it at the same time heat your peas through until they are hot but not mushy..Chuck it all together and serve with a lovely tomato salad or a salad of you choice.....OH YUM I'M REALLY BLOODY HUNGRY NOW! ARGGG GOTTA GET TO WORK :)

Posted on 4 December 2008 @ 10:20 (London time) - permalink
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pepper27, posted over a year ago

oh god sveedish sort it out u lot :)

Posted on 4 December 2008 @ 10:21 (London time) - permalink
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I forgot to say an important thing about the Chicken curry.you need to add 2 cups water while boiling the chicken.

Sorry Uncy Phil!Please pass it on to the sweet cook!

Posted on 4 December 2008 @ 13:53 (London time) - permalink
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, posted over a year ago

Pepper!

Do you cook the chicken in an oven?What's the temperature to be set?

Posted on 4 December 2008 @ 14:6 (London time) - permalink
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Tisha-1, posted over a year ago

Bugs, I made your curry last night. Can I just say, "YUM!" And my hubby liked it too. He went back for seconds, after asking a bit anxiously, "Is there any more?" I froze the leftover sauce for another quick meal for one sometime in the future.

Fade, your recipe is next, that sounds great. I loooooove pierogies. I like to saute some onions, and plop the cooked pierogies into those and some brown butter. Does the cottage cheese have to be whole milk, or can I use the 1% kind?

And Pepper, yours is up after the pierogies. Yummmyyyyyyy!!!!!

Posted on 5 December 2008 @ 12:37 (London time) - permalink
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Hugs to all.

Thanks,I am going to try these recipes this weekend.

Sounds yummie and oh, I am starting to feel very hungry.

Posted on 5 December 2008 @ 13:15 (London time) - permalink
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pepper27, posted over a year ago

Yea hunny the chicken pops in the oven I've got gas love and I'm no Fanny Cradock (An old cook who used to be on t.v) Although I pretended a lot as a child:) 375 °F /190 °C/GAS M 5...Thats my usual heat hunny it may vary a tad ok HUGS XXXXXXXXXX

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The perogies taste good with fried onions and bacon crumbled and a dallop of sour cream. ;)

Posted on 5 December 2008 @ 16:29 (London time) - permalink
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Hey Tisha,

am really glad you guys enjoyed the curry.Uncy Phil is right.Maybe I should begin my own restaurant.Hee Hee.

Next time anyone asks how to give your guy great pleasure,my answer is going to be "Learn cooking"

The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach.Do you know why?Because its very near to his um...package.

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Hey Pepsy,

your recipe sounds just yum.I have never cooked anything in an oven before.I have got a gas oven as well.Its just there ever since I bought it.Will need to try out sometime.

Fanny Craddock...Didn't you tell me Fanny meant something else?Why would they name a person like that?am a lil baffled.

By the way can you see me in my new avtar?I am the red trunk of the tree.Hee Hee..

Posted on 5 December 2008 @ 20:7 (London time) - permalink
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Hey Fade,

How are you doing?Please take it easy.Take good care of yourself and our little one.

can I use wheat flour for the pyrogies dough?

This following recipe is especially for pregnant women who are not supposed to have spicy curry.;-)

Though Uncy Phil is not pregnant, he and Aunt are such sweet hearts.So this recipe is for my most favorite Uncle and Aunt in the world as well.:-)

Vegetable Sodhi:

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Ingredients:

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1.carrot-4 cut into cubes

2.beans-4 cut into cubes

3.coconut milk-thick and thin.

4.cumin seeds-1 tsp

5.fenugreek seeds-1 tsp

6.pink onion-1(chopped into small pieces)

7.green chillies-2

8.Turmeric powder-a pinch

9.salt-to taste

Method:

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To prepare thick and thin coconut milk:

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The best way to prepare thick and thin coconut milk is to use the juicer part of the food processor.How do I explain?There is a jar which filters the carrot,pineapple etc from the juice.

Take that jar.

1.Put the grated coconut in the funnel where you usually put your fruits.

2.Add very little water.(1/2 cup)

3.The extracted coconut juice is the thick coconut milk.

4.Keep it in a separate bowl.

5.With the same coconut gratings in the funnel,add more water(2 cups)

6.This is the thin coconut milk.

To prepare the sodhi:

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1.Take a pressure cooker.Add 4 cups water.

2.Add the cumin seeds,fenugreek seeds,onion,green chillies,carrot, beans,thin coconut milk,turmeric,salt.

3.Keep it on medium flame for 3 whistles.

4.switch it off.

5.Wait till the steam escapes from the pressure cooker

6.When the mixture is medium hot,add the thick coconut milk.Allow it to stand for 15-20 min.If you add it when it is red hot,the coconut milk will curdle.

Serve with rice.The sodhi should immerse the rice in a bowl.That's the best way to eat it.

Posted on 5 December 2008 @ 20:42 (London time) - permalink
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pepper27, posted over a year ago

BUGS! Hun only the chicken goes in the oven OK!!!!! OH DEAR IF U WERE HERE U WOULD JUST CRY!!!! I've got my daughters 11yr old friend staying over night, She has just shot in the house with balloons attached to her chest HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Goodness!

Sounds like fun!!Let me also join.I m going to make a very bad mum.sigh...

Posted on 6 December 2008 @ 9:44 (London time) - permalink
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Hugs to all!!!

Bugs, you are a great mom! Bugsy will testify to that with his agoo agoo!

I am busy doing your chicken recipe, on the inooor fire place, and the smell of the food is driving everybody...hmm..."when will the food be ready"! Will keep you posted, but I can tell it will be enjoyed!

For desert, quick and easy. Kebab sticks with strawberries and marshmallows and then some melted chocolate poured over it. Already done and waiting in the fridge! Finger licking!

Posted on 6 December 2008 @ 16:4 (London time) - permalink
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Typing to fast, have to hurry back to the guests, but I meant "indoor".

Hugs to all of you!!!!!

Posted on 6 December 2008 @ 16:6 (London time) - permalink
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Mamma have a great time.The dessert sounds yum!

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