cooking tips

Turkey Juices

When the turkey has rested pick it up with two clean kitchen towels and pour out all the liquid into

the pan. Pour all the turkey juices in a large measuring cup or bowl and skim o the clear fat that rises

to the top. You are now ready to make gravy.

Roux

giblet stock stirring with a whisk to avoid any lumping. Add the Jack Daniels and turkey juices. Season

to taste (i.e. salt & pepper & more JD if needed.) Keep warm until ready to serve!

Orange Cranberry Sauce

½ – cup sugar

– cup Cointreau

– cup orange juice

1 – package fresh cranberries, rinsed

In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, Cointreau and orange juice, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Add the cranberries and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries have

popped. Stir in the orange zest and cool to room temperature.

Pumpkin Biscuits

2 ½ –

– tablespoon baking powder

– teaspoon each, ground nutmeg, cinnamon & ginger

– teaspoon salt

3 – tablespoons brown sugar

– cup cold butter, cut into pieces

2 – cups pumpkin puree

– cup toasted chopped pecans, optional

Preheat oven to Convection 375° and lightly butter 2 cookie sheets

cookie cutter, you should get approx 30 small biscuits.

Place the biscuits on the baking sheets, brush the tops lightly with cream before baking for 15-20

minutes or until the tops are golden.