Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Rinse turkey and wipe the cavity dry. Season the cavity with salt and pepper and stuff it with onion and thyme. Fasten the neck skin to the back with a skewer. Tuck the wings behind back and tie the legs together. Place the... - 39.2283

GETTING READY 1) In a 1 1/2 to 2 inches, shallow roasting pan arrange the 2 flat beef bones. 2) Place the whole beef tenderloin over the bones so that they are not touching the pan directly. 3) In a bowl, mix together salt, pepper, dry mustard, chutney and 2... - 44.1689

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 500°. 2. Trim the fat from the roast MAKING 3. In a small bowl, place the garlic, marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper and mix well. 4. In a roasting pan, place the roast and then rub it with the garlic mixture 5. Roast this for... - 44.6136

In Dutch oven brown roast on all sides in butter. Add broth, half the onions, salt, thyme, bay leaf, and dash pepper. Cover; simmer 45 minutes. Add remaining onions and carrots. Simmer, covered, till meat and vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove... - 38.5706

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place as much of the stuffing as will fit in the cavity of the chicken. Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil, liberal amounts of tarragon, and salt and pepper. Pour the chicken broth in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add... - 41.3653

Place the ham in a large pan of fresh cold water and bring it gently to a boil. At the first sign of boiling, reduce the heat, using a heat-diffusing pad if necessary, and poach at just below the simmer for 20 minutes to the pound [1/2 kg.]. Allow the ham to... - 34.6729

1. Prepare Rye-Bread Stuffing. 2. Remove giblets and neck from goose; refrigerate to use in soup another day. Discard fat from body cavity; rinse goose with running cold water and drain well; pat dry with paper towels. Spoon some stuffing into neck cavity (do... - 40.0922

In a small skillet heat the olive oil and saute the pepper and onion until tender but not browned. In a medium bowl combine the sauteed mixture and the other lentil relish ingredients. Set the mixture aside. Preheat the oven to 450°. Place the garlic cloves... - 38.4974

GETTING READY 1. In a saucepan of cold salted water, put potatoes bring to the boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, remove the peel. 2. Preheat oven to 200 degrees centigrade. MAKING 3. In a bowl, crush peppercorns and season... - 44.8469

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Fill the cavity of the turkey with stuffing. Rub the outside of the turkey with 3 tablespoons of the butter, the tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour 6 cups of broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. Bake the turkey for about 4... - 36.2551

1. Bring the water and salt to boiling in a deep saucepan. 2. Wash rice in a sieve. Add rice gradually to water so that boiling does not stop. Boil rapidly, covered, 30 to 40 minutes, or until a kernel of rice is entirely tender when pressed between fingers.... - 34.9088

1. Tip the porcini into a bowl and pour over 250ml boiling water. Leave for 20 mins to soften and plump up, scoop out the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and finely chop, then strain the liquid (leaving behind the last drop as it might contain grit) and set... - 39.5306

MAKING 1. In a large casserole or Dutch oven, sear the meat on both sides to seal the juices within the roast. 2. Blend the soup with 2 cups water and pour over the meat. Bring to a boil 3. Reduce the heat; cover the casserole with its lid and simmer the... - 34.0417

Remove bag of giblets from chicken and put neck, gizzard, half the butter, some salt and pepper, and the tarragon, inside the bird. Smear rest of butter over breast and legs. Place chicken in roasting tin, covering breast lightly with greaseproof paper. Pour... - 46.1577

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl, combine the red wine, onion, celery, peppercorns, salt, and bay leaves together. 2) In a large deep bowl, place the reindeer roast, pour over the wine mixture and allow to marinate for 24 to 48 hours; turning the roast... - 44.2688

Measure leftover gravy or sauces into 2-cup measure. MICROWAVE 3 to 4 MINUTES on HIGH, or until hot. Set aside. If using gravy mix, prepare according to package directions in 2-cup measure. MICROWAVE 3 MINUTES, 30 SECONDS to 4 MINUTES, 30 SECONDS on HIGH, or... - 46.4597

Trim and discard all tough cartilage from gizzard. Trim and discard fat from heart. Cut gizzard, heart and liver into 3/4-inch dice. Melt butter in small skillet over low heat. Add shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase... - 40.1152

GETTING READY 1. In a large shallow dish, rub the beef with 1teaspoon of oil, rosemary and garlic. 2. Cover the dish with cling film and place it in the refrigerator to marinate the beef for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight. 3. Remove the beef from the... - 43.522

GETTING READY 1) Chop the onion finely. 2) Slice the mushrooms. MAKING 3) In a pan with lid, cook onion for about 5 minutes in half the butter. 4) Add mushrooms to onions and cook for 3-4 minutes. Season and allow to cool. 5) Wipe the prepared spring... - 42.6668

GETTING READY 1. Using a wooden mallet, flatten the lamb fillets into thin sheets, between wet cling film to prevent the hammer from sticking to the meat. 2. Season the meat with 2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Place in a baking tray and keep aside. 3.... - 44.288

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven moderate to 375°F. 2. Discard stems from mushrooms. Mince and squeeze with a kitchen towel to absorb extra moisture. MAKING 3. Take 2 tablespoons melted butter and glaze the caps with it. 4. In a roasting pan keep the... - 45.2085

If you have a combination microwave-convection oven, prepare the oven by placing a rack in the oven ceramic tray. Preheat oven at 375 °F (190°C). Mix together the butter, Dijon mustard, dry mustard and chili sauce. Spread this mixture over the... - 39.2287

MAKING 1) On a sheet of 24x18 heavy foil, mix dry soup mix and onion. 2) Roll the roast in the mix and to coat well. 3) Loosely wrap and seal the edges. 4) Place on a cookie sheet and bake in oven at 350° for 3 hours. 5) Take out and reset temperature... - 35.1828

To make the hens: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grate 1 teaspoon rind from the lemon into a large bowl; set aside to use in the dressing. Slice the lemon. Sprinkle the hen cavities with the salt and pepper and stuff each with half of the lemon slices, 2... - 44.8783

1. To prepare the stuffing: In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt the butter over moderately high heat. Add the onions, celery, garlic, marjoram, sage, and thyme and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the remaining... - 35.8598

Preheat the oven to 375°. Prepare kidney. Spread out the pork loin and put kidney in the center with thyme and seasoning. Roll meat tightly around kidney and tie at regular intervals with string. Place meat in roasting pan with 1/4 cup of the butter. Roast... - 41.3744

GETTING READY 1) Dice the gizzard and liver. 2) In a bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, sherry and soy sauce. 3) Rub the chicken with the garlic mixture and let it stand for 30 minutes. 4) In a bowl, soak the mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes. MAKING 5)... - 44.8155

Mix all the ingredients for the stuffing together. Place the mixture on the turkey breast and roll it up. Tie with butcher's string. Poach in hot water with salt, pepper and bouquet garni for about 20 minutes. Remove from water, then roast in the oven for 30... - 32.1937

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 450°F. 2) Slice the ham into 1/2-inch thick strips. In a small bowl filled with sherry and shallots, add in the ham. Let marinate for 60 minutes. 3) On the chopping board, place the capon with its breast side down. Slice... - 45.004

Melt margarine in 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Stir in gravy, tomato sauce and pepper. Add carrots, potatoes, onions and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer... - 38.0923

Mix together the seasoning blend, flour, and thyme and rub it all over the roast. Warm the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the roast in the pot and brown on all sides. Add the stock and vinegar, scraping the bottom of the Dutch oven to... - 45.5576

GETTING READY 1 Have the crown trimmed of fat tied up, rib bones scraped, and the scraped meat ground. MAKING 2 In a bowl, combine the ground lamb with the onions, bread crumbs, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 cup of the oil. 3 ... - 45.7941

Rub lamb with salt and pepper. Wrap strips of bacon around lower part of the crown. Fill center with stuffing, prepared according to directions on package. Cover filling with bacon strips. Trim ends of bones carefully. Wrap each end in aluminum foil to... - 41.0176

Remove the skin and most of the fat from the pork, leaving only a thin layer, then score the surface into a diamond pattern. Turn the meat over and, using a sharp knife, remove the bones. Place the bulgar wheat in a saucepan, pour over the water and bring... - 43.5222

GETTING READY 1. In a pan melt 4 ounces of butter and cook the onions for 5 minutes making sure it does not turn brown. 2. Put in the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme and basil and season with salt, pepper and mace. 4.... - 44.0465

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 325°F. 2) Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. 3) Cut a pocket in each veal breast. 4) Season the inside of the pockets with 1teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. MAKING 5) In a bowl, mix together spinach,... - 45.7393

GETTING READY 1. Use a sharp knife to make 12 cuts on the surface of the turkey and pat the turkey dry 2. Prepare an oven cooking bag that is the size of the turkey and the vegetables. 3. Prepare baking tray for the turkey. 4. Preheat the oven to... - 43.5797

Place the roast in center of large sheet of aluminum foil wrap; cut slits in roast and push in cut sections of fresh garlic. Pour mushroom soup over roast; pour the Worcestershire sauce over soup. Sprinkle dry soup over that. Add seasoning salt & salt and... - 32.9796

GETTING READY 1) Blend onion soup mix with water. MAKING 2) In a Dutch oven, keep the roast and let it become brown. ... - 32.9142

MAKING 1. In a large casserole or Dutch oven, sear the meat on both sides to seal the juices within the roast. 2. Blend the soup and water and pour over the meat. Bring to a boil 3. Reduce the heat, cover the casserole with its lid and simmer the meat for 2... - 34.7662

First make the stuffing. Melt the butter in the pressure cooker, add the onion and mushrooms and saute uncovered until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Turn mixture into a bowl, add the walnuts, breadcrumbs and parsley with sufficient egg to bind. Season... - 47.1842

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven hot to 400° F. 2. Clean and truss the bird without removing the feet. MAKING 3. In a thick pan melt nut of butter and sauté the cleaned liver slowly. 4. Add mushroom and cook with it. 5. Add breadcrumbs and mash liver and... - 43.442

Wash wild rice under cold running water; then turn into a bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak for at least 1 hour. Drain. Heat stock to boiling, add rice, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until rice is tender and the liquid absorbed. Saute onion and... - 37.9782

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 425°F. 2) Cut and discard the neck and reserve the giblets. 3) Rinse the bird well inside and out with cold water. 4) Dry the bird using paper towels. 5) Begin from the edge of the cavity. 6) Slowly loosen and lift the... - 45.1463

GETTING READY 1. Use a damp clean kitchen towel to wipe the boned meat and set aside. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C or Gas No. 4) MAKING 3. In a skillet, melt the butter. 4. Add and sauté the mushrooms until soft and moisture has evaporated.... - 42.9956

MAKING 1. In a large casserole or Dutch oven, heat the shortening. 2. When hot but not smoking, sear the meat in shortening, on both sides to seal the juices within the roast. 3. Drain off the fat. 4. Pour the soup over meat and let the tomatoes join the... - 42.8827

Remove giblets and reserve for gravy. Rinse roaster, if desired; pat dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. In medium skillet, melt butter and saute onion and celery 5 minutes. Mix in water, oysters, stuffing mix and ham. Stuff roaster and close... - 41.8687

Remove giblet bag, if inside, from turkey and make the contents into stock with a little water. Sprinkle the inside of the bird with allspice, lemon rind and about 15 g (1/2 oz) butter. Rub remaining butter all over the turkey and season well. Place the... - 45.0441

MAKING 1) Into a skillet, dab in the butter and saute the chicken livers 2) Place them into a bowl and mash them 3) In the remaining butter saute the onion and the mushrooms and then add to the mashed chicken liver 4) Add in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon... - 45.164

Night before: Combine celery, chopped onion, olives, walnuts, and apple; cover; refrigerate. About 4 to 5 hours before supper: 1. Start heating oven to 350°F. 2. Prepare stuffing mix as package label directs; add celery mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, and... - 42.4407

GETTING READY 1. Rinse chicken. Use paper towels to dry them well. 2. Sprinkle the inside sections of the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. 3. Tuck chicken wings under body and tie legs together. Use skewer to fasten the skin if... - 42.5022

Cook onion in 3 tablespoons butter until soft. Add gravy, vinegar, wine and beef. Heat gently just to boiling. Pile in center of greased shallow baking dish. Beat egg into mashed potato. Spread in puffs or force through pastry bag to make border around... - 37.3129

Cut kidneys into small pieces and toss in hot butter until lightly browned. Rinse the pan with Madeira. Add the mushrooms and herbs and season with salt. Stuff the boned part of the leg with this mixture. Reform the gigot and secure it with a skewer. Rub the... - 40.6546

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven. 2. Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch dice (about 3 cups). 3. Bake the puff pastry shells as per the package instructions. 4. Trim 1/4 inch off the bottom of the mushroom stems, wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel... - 47.5103

Preheat the oven to 425 °F (230°C). Rub the beef all over with the oil and salt and pepper. Put the meat on a rack and roast for 40 minutes. Take the meat out of the oven and set aside to cool completely. Meanwhile, mix the duxelles with the foie gras. When... - 37.8813

Combine all ingredients with water to moisten. Stuff ducks and place in roast pan. Lay bacon over. Bake in hot oven for 50 minutes; add 3/4 cup cooking sherry and finish baking in moderate oven. Baste often. Gravy can be made with drippings by adding 1/2 cups... - 32.6719

GETTING READY 1. Put 1 onion and 2 stalks celery inside the duck and rub breast with 1/2 oz butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. MAKING 2. In a roasting pan heat 2 tablespoons oil or butter, put duck and baste well. 3. Put into oven and roast for 15... - 44.7886

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees centigrade. 2. In a bowl, add 1 ounce butter. Finely chop the rosemary, crush the garlic and add both to the butter with the cheese and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. MAKING 3. Heat a... - 45.0664

GETTING READY 1)Preheat the oven to 375°. 2) To prepare the onion glaze, in a bowl combine soup mix, water, sugar, wine, butter and parsley. MAKING ... - 41.5819

GETTING READY 1 Prepare chicken: using a sharp knife, cut the legs off close to the body. 2 Separate the drumsticks and thighs. 3 Debone both the thighs and roll the meat firmly into sausage shapes. 4 Cut in the drumsticks down to bone to loosen... - 45.2529

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 300° MAKING 2. Prepare the goose by rubbing the inside of the goose with salt. Use the stuffing you have selected to stuff the cavity and the neck of the goose. Use bread stuffing if required 3. Close the opening by... - 42.8153

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a heatproof bowl, cover the dried porcini with the boiling water and let stand until the mushrooms are softened, about 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the rice and simmer... - 33.3562

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 350° F before roasting. 2) Wash inside and outside of capon under cold running water and dry gently. MAKING 3) For the Orange Glaze, mix together all the glaze ingredients. 4) Take a mixing bowl and mix kasha with 2 lightly... - 45.6107

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cook the rice mix according to the package directions and drain. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the livers. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt the butter over moderately high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and celery and saute for 8... - 33.4791

1. Choose a solid, cube-shape piece of meat. Dry it with paper towelling. 2. Heat oven to 400°F. 3. Brush with butter a large roasting pan, and dot the bottom with flakes of butter. 4. Add the meat, sliced onion and carrot and bones. 5. Cook in the oven for... - 41.7064

GETTING READY 1. Pre-heat the oven to 350° F. 2. Wash the chervil and discard the larger stems. 3. Peel and grate the potatoes finely. Run under cold water, drain and pat dry. 4. Peel the turnips and grate them finely. Mix with the potatoes in a bowl and add... - 47.5885

Preheat the oven to 325° F. In a covered casserole or Dutch oven over high heat, melt the butter. Add the veal and brown on all sides. Drain off the butter and season the veal with salt and pepper to taste. Add the tomato juice, chicken stock, onions,... - 44.9243

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to (400°). MAKING 2. Take a large bowl and put the meat in it. 3. Take another bowl and add vegetable juices, apple cider, peppercorns, chopped onions, cloves and bay leaves in it. Pour 4- cup measure of this mixture over... - 44.2467

First, rub all lean surfaces with the salt, pepper and nutmeg, then marinate by placing in a bowl with the next ingredients listed, ending with the wine, vinegar and water. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning 2 or 3 times. Drain meat,... - 39.1074

GETTING READY 1) Pre-heat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4. MAKING 2) Heat a pan with oil and butter. Sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes until soft. 3) Put in mince meat and brown lightly. Pour in stock, wine and sauces and stir. 4) Let it come to... - 45.6523

1. Cut the beef into 1 1/2-inch cubes. 2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Working in batches, brown the meat in the skillet; do not overcrowd the pan or the meat will steam rather than brown. The browner the meat, the darker the gravy. Transfer the... - 44.4302