tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post3006434483557980682..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Roasting a turkey; a Blog Off postPaul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-780872872121227712011-11-29T18:46:04.424-05:002011-11-29T18:46:04.424-05:00You know, that sounds delicious. Bur because I fee...You know, that sounds delicious. Bur because I feel utterly compelled to convince people to kick the can, you could make that even better by making your own cream of mushroom soup... Thanks for joining in the conversation.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-53656147420283511912011-11-29T18:24:02.901-05:002011-11-29T18:24:02.901-05:00I never stuff the bird. First off, I always make m...I never stuff the bird. First off, I always make more stuffing than fits. Secondly, the bird cooks a wee bit faster. Third, I like leftovers, and I hate having to pull the stuffing out for storage.<br /><br />As far as my recipe, per loaf of bread, I add 1 chopped onion, 1 can of mushrooms, 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, and 1 stick of butter. Add Simon & garfunkel to taste, along with some black pepper. And if you use multiple loaves, vary them with white, wheat, and rye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-24431313623995757762011-11-24T10:50:55.486-05:002011-11-24T10:50:55.486-05:00Sounds absolutely delicious. Happy Thanksgiving.Sounds absolutely delicious. Happy Thanksgiving.Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-88333334428896985932011-11-23T07:57:35.345-05:002011-11-23T07:57:35.345-05:00Denese you're a woman after my own heart. Port...Denese you're a woman after my own heart. Portion control and deciding what you put in your body is so much easier when you're cooking for yourself.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-35724683536871664422011-11-23T00:24:36.615-05:002011-11-23T00:24:36.615-05:00If I ever roast my own turkey, I'll follow thi...If I ever roast my own turkey, I'll follow this post, step by step. I'm right there with you when it comes to cooking from scratch. It doesn't take as much time as people think and it is always sooooo much better. Part of my role as a health counselor is to gently introduce people to the world of cooking real food... It's amazing how resistant people are to it, but once they get in the kitchen a bit, they realize it's actually quicker and cheaper than the instant, processed, take-out route.Denese Bottrellhttp://www.yourbestselfhlc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-62573305830648825112011-11-22T15:36:34.872-05:002011-11-22T15:36:34.872-05:00You know it's funny. For most meals, I rather ...You know it's funny. For most meals, I rather enjoy cooking with someone. However, when a holiday rolls around it's time for the Paul show and I always insist on doing everything. But then again, I enjoy it to an almost unhealthy degree. But timing the various dishes is paramount when it comes to a traditional holiday dinner and too many cooks messes that up.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-42520822850450980182011-11-22T15:30:32.698-05:002011-11-22T15:30:32.698-05:00i like the images and the walk-through. and the vi...i like the images and the walk-through. and the video was smart, the carving can be a stress.<br /><br />a part of the holiday that has always been a tradition is the food preparation. I've never experienced a Thanksgiving (once I was old enough to help) preparing food by myself. Even when invited into someone else's home/kitchen it was all hands in, a strange orchestra much of the time. <br /><br />~L (omphaloskepsis)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-54287894361579904722011-11-22T15:17:42.139-05:002011-11-22T15:17:42.139-05:00Woo-hoo! Another fan of traditional bread stuffing...Woo-hoo! Another fan of traditional bread stuffing. I always have sage and thyme around but I've been known to throw in rosemary, marjoram and oregano from time to time.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-12892411171669682912011-11-22T15:08:39.983-05:002011-11-22T15:08:39.983-05:00Thank you for the great post...starred it for when...Thank you for the great post...starred it for when I actually do make a turkey. I did just make your stuffing though...or similar at least. After a few years of cornbread stuffing and sausage-chestnut stuffing everyone's opted for plain-old traditional stuffing. My mother-in-law's recipe was incomprehensible, and my own mother's is Stovetop, so yours was invaluable. I made it with rosemary instead of sage (that's what I had) and grated the celery/onion (people don't like "chunks") and it's delicious & ready to reheat on Thanksgiving.Erikahttp://finepointwriting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-2827942293745246182011-11-22T13:10:59.220-05:002011-11-22T13:10:59.220-05:00There are two schools of thought when it comes to ...There are two schools of thought when it comes to poultry bones and when I had my dog, my vet was adamant that I give her poultry bones, preferably raw ones. It's counter-intuitive but he swears dogs need them in their diet to stay regular. I've heard of people doing the cheesecloth thing though I've never tried it. It would certainly save you from having to baste. I love gravy. A lot. I started making that stock as a way to make more gravy and it really works.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-33936913404677235582011-11-22T12:55:34.015-05:002011-11-22T12:55:34.015-05:00I love the idea of the butter-basted cheesecloth. ...I love the idea of the butter-basted cheesecloth. And I cook my turkey breast side down as well. For the gravy, I spoon off quite a bit of the fat before I assemble the ingredients; your stock will help to stretch it. Oh! Most dog owners know that a turkey neck isn't good for your dog.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653269933972890038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-49143855724470171622011-11-22T11:50:31.395-05:002011-11-22T11:50:31.395-05:00Fascinating. I love how everyone has his own way t...Fascinating. I love how everyone has his own way to do this.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-71940810275505974762011-11-22T11:45:20.700-05:002011-11-22T11:45:20.700-05:00I roast breast side down as well in a roasting rac...I roast breast side down as well in a roasting rack. Flip it over, cover the turkey with cheesecloth that's been drenched in butter and baste for the final 90 minutes. Not only is it cooked properly, you have the most picture perfect golden brown turkey Norman Rockwell every dreamed ofBob @ Life of an Architect.comhttp://www.lifeofanarchitect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-22763543358467398942011-11-22T11:33:53.562-05:002011-11-22T11:33:53.562-05:00Rufus: I've heard tell of people roasting turk...Rufus: I've heard tell of people roasting turkeys breast side down but I've never tried it. Doesn't the shape of the turkey get warped by that method? My mashed potatoes are legendary. Potatoes with the skin on, butter, sour cream and salt. Mash and your done. Easy peasy.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-12844004052684092442011-11-22T11:24:58.578-05:002011-11-22T11:24:58.578-05:00@Paul @Joe Yup, most people over-mash their potato...@Paul @Joe Yup, most people over-mash their potatoes too, whipping them into a glop that has the consistency of wall paper paste. Cream, butter, salt, pepper, dollop of sour cream, mash-mash-mash-mash-mash. Walk way.Rufus Dogghttp://www.dogwalkblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-29681096714637137152011-11-22T11:21:09.340-05:002011-11-22T11:21:09.340-05:00Ok, I'm gonna go a different direction on roas...Ok, I'm gonna go a different direction on roasting the turkey. I learned how to cook Thanksgiving dinner as a line/prep cook at the Viking Village Smorgasbord in St. Paul, MN so my turkey prep is a bit different.<br /><br />The owner was cheap, so name brand turkeys from a food supplier was never happening. We got the old birds so they went BREAST SIDE DOWN in the pan so the white meat was always basted in the juices. About 3/4 the way through, they were turned the birds around to brown the skin. Perfect every time. Never stuffed, stuffing was made from scratch on the stove, finished baking in the oven but we made 50lbs at a time :-)<br /><br />Carving was done on the line. Along the breast bone, 1/4 inch over, again, again and then along the ribs at the bottom. Perfectly juicy, rested turkey cuts perfect slices.. if it doesn't, you've over-cooked or roasted breast side up...Rufus Dogghttp://www.dogwalkblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-1504024063065997072011-11-22T10:44:33.953-05:002011-11-22T10:44:33.953-05:00Ack. Few things are as easy to prepare as mashed p...Ack. Few things are as easy to prepare as mashed potatoes. Gee whiz.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-76305425275764188632011-11-22T10:34:38.161-05:002011-11-22T10:34:38.161-05:00Nothing is so bad but what our imaginings will not...Nothing is so bad but what our imaginings will not make it so. You’re right, Paul. The meal is a great deal easier than people think it is. My wife’s family has always used instant mashed potatoes. I would rather be shot then eat those things! I have many times made them from scratch for them, and they all comment on how nice and fluffy they are. In fact they have gotten to where they regard it as a rare treat, probably because it is! But even so, when left to their own devices, they still make instant mashed potatoes!Joe Freenorhttp://cft411.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-44559158943696956522011-11-22T09:07:37.566-05:002011-11-22T09:07:37.566-05:00Are you tackling your first turkey this year? You&...Are you tackling your first turkey this year? You'll sail through it!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-32041703738080277812011-11-22T08:59:43.998-05:002011-11-22T08:59:43.998-05:00I'm scared Paul! If you get a few emergency DM...I'm scared Paul! If you get a few emergency DMs from me one year just disregard them...ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.com