Store the raw turkey in the refrigerator breast-side down, so the juices flow to the white meat; remove the turkey from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before roasting.
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Covering a turkey with a glaze of maple syrup and butter results in a beautifully burnished, slightly sweet bird and drippings for a gravy enhanced with the addition of Riesling.
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Once you master the technique for roasting a chicken, stuff the cavity with cut lemons or fresh herbs, or combine butter or oil with citrus zest, garlic and herbs and spread it under the skin.
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Here is a recipe for an exceptional goose: crisp and golden on the outside and perfectly moist within. Serve the goose with rice or stuffing and reserve fat for a decadent side dish of sautéed potatoes.
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This recipe results in a well-done bird with crisp skin and meat that almost falls off the bones. It involves four hours of cooking time but no roasting rack is required -- and the duck does not suffer for it.
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These pearl onions require 20 minutes of peeling time but can be made 2 days ahead. Serve just a few on each plate for a piquant counterpoint to Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes.
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Green Beans Amandine With Leek Chips
Green Beans Amandine With Leek Chips
This is a fine-tuned version of the classic green beans preparation. The leek rings, or "chips," are also good to snack on before the Thanksgiving feast.
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The clean heat of sambal oelek highlights the flavor of the turkey without overpowering the meat.
This is one of the quickest and easiest ways to cook pork chops indoors. Take care to season and brown the chops well, and check their temperature early and often.
