Thanksgiving Cheat Sheets

Erick's Deep Fried Rosemary Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 1/2 cup minced garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 gallons peanut oil for frying
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 12 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger root

Directions

1. Fill an outdoor deep-fryer with the peanut oil (see tip below), and heat to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). This will take about 30 minutes.
2. Rub the turkey with minced garlic, salt and pepper on the inside and outside. Fill the cavity with rosemary, garlic cloves and ginger. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
3. Remove the herbs and garlic from the cavity of the bird, and discard. Make sure the opening at the neck of the turkey is at least 2 inches wide. Trim skin back if necessary. This will prevent pressure from building inside. If the turkey has a pop-up doneness indicator, it must be removed beforehand.
4. Place the turkey in the fryer basket, or hanging device, and slowly lower it into the hot oil. Be sure to maintain the temperature of the oil while it is frying. Cook for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature is at 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) when taken in the thickest part of the thigh.
5. Carefully remove the turkey from the hot oil, and turn off the deep-fryer. Let the bird cool for 5 minutes, then pat dry.

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Grilled Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
• 10 ounces sliced deli turkey meat
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices marble rye bread
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 tablespoons thousand island salad dressing, or to taste

Directions

1. Warm the sauerkraut and turkey, separately, in a microwave-safe bowls for 30-seconds; set aside. Spread butter generously on one side of each slice of rye bread, then spread the thousand island dressing on the other side. Divide the sauerkraut, turkey, and Swiss cheese on two slice of bread with the butter-side down. Stack the remaining two slices of bread with the butter-side up on top.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Arrange the sandwiches on the skillet and grill until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes on each side.

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 can chicken broth
• 2 cans cream of chicken
• sliced carrots
• sliced celery
• 1/2 can peas
• 1/2 onion
• crumbled bacon
• parsley
• garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• 1 can flaky biscuits
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast

Direction

1. Place chicken breasts in bottom of crockpot
2. Pour chicken broth and both cream of chickens over it
3. Add in carrots, celery and onion. How much ever you prefer
4. Add in garlic powder, salt and pepper and parsley flakes over it, how much ever you prefer
5. Cook on high for 3 hours
6. Remove chicken and shred. Add the chicken back in with some crumbled bacon and the peas, stir together.
7. Break up the flaky biscuits, uncooked, and put in the crockpot. I break each roll in about 3 parts and just place them on top.
8. Remain cooking for another hour or so on high or until done. Enjoy!

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Halloween Jack O’Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 large orange bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey
• 1 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth orSwanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
• 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

How to Make It

Step 1

Set the oven to 375°F. Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the cores and seeds. Reserve the pepper tops. Using a sharp knife, carve a Jack O'Lantern face into each pepper. Place the peppers upright in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Chop the carved-out pieces of pepper and reserve.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, reserved chopped pepper and chili powder and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add the turkey and cook until the turkey is cooked through, stirring often to separate meat.

Step 3

Stir the broth and picante sauce in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the couscous and remove the skillet from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the couscous is tender.

Step 4

Spoon the turkey mixture into the peppers. Sprinkle with the cheese. Top with the reserved pepper tops.

Step 5

Bake for 40 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Beef, Green Chili and Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil 
• 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 
• 2 onions, chopped 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 (28 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice 
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained 
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer 
• 1 cup beef broth 
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
• salt to taste 
• ground black pepper to taste 

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Pat the meat dry with paper towels and brown in batches, transferring the meat with a slotted spoon to a bowl as they are done. 
2. In the fat remaining in the pot, cook the onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. 
3. Return meat to the pot with any juices in the bowl and add the tomatoes with juice, chiles, beer, beef broth, oregano, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
4. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Stew

Ingredients

• 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes 
• 10 medium red potatoes, quartered 
• 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots 
• 1 cup chopped celery 
• 2 (26 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 
• 6 cubes chicken bouillon 
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt 
• 1 teaspoon celery salt 
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables 

Directions

1. Combine the chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, chicken soup, chicken bouillon, garlic salt, celery salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High for 5 hours. 
2. Stir the frozen mixed vegetables into the slow cooker, and cook 1 hour more.

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