Defiantly Domestic
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Evolving Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that is seeped in individual family tradition. Since we moved around consistently growing up, my family never had a set list of traditional Thanksgiving fare nor a consistent group of people with which to share the holiday. As such, our Thanksgiving “tradition” was to try new things and allow […]
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Uncle Peter’s Brine Turkey
This brine turkey is simply amazing!!! It takes roughly 1 day of brining followed by 3 hours or so of prep/cooking on the day of serving. Overall, it was an amazing Thanksgiving bird and, prepared this way, also comes accompanied by deliciously spiced vegetables! What I Used: Ingredients for brine 2 gallons cold water 3 […]
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Turkey Stock
A terrific balance to the plentiful celebration that is Thanksgiving is the ability to reuse every aspect of the dinner beyond days of leftovers. Turkey stock is a wonderful celebration of this “waste not want not” concept. What I Used: Turkey carcass OPTIONAL: 1 tsp salt 1 onion 1 stalk celery 1 lb large carrots […]
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Brine Turkey Gravy
What I Used: Preserved innards from Uncle Peter’s Brine Turkey Preserved turkey juices and spices IN PAN from Uncle Peter’s Brine Turkey 1-2 Tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup white wine 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 1/2 cup water (1) Use canola oil to coat bottom of large pan. (2) Sear preserved innards on high. […]
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Pumpkin Puree
Whether you’re trying to use every last component of that Halloween pumpkin or would really like to try “real” pumpkin pie this year, pumpkin puree is easy to make and incredibly versatile! Here’s how I process my pumpkins into beautiful, orange mush for my personal favorites of cookies, muffins, and pie! What I Used: 3 […]
