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Dry Brine (Oh yeahs I'm ALL over this)...

I was watching the foodnetwork all sunday until the Seahawks played. I found this tasteful recipe and needed to try it... Honestly I can watch Foodnetwork it all day long. I love it more than anything ever. This DRY brine is perfect for me. Its easy and I will be making this... (overnight brine): Its key for a tasty delicious flavorful turkey Ingredients..... 1 - 2 teaspoon of orange Zest 2 sprigs of Rosemary and thyme; finely chopped 2 tablespoon of salt 1 teaspoon pepper to a food processor and mix together, then add the zest and mix together. The aromas are out of this world. Directions.... Then once you have cleaned and patted your turkey. Place the turkey in a shallow baking pan. Lather the turkey with the tasty ingredients. Place in the fridge (over night). Then uncovered for a few hours. Melt 1/4 cup butter, take the turkey out and baste the turkey with some butter all over the baby. Place the yummy turkey in the oven. Ok so I didn't cook this on Thanks...

Granola (MORE MORE)....

What about this one.... 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup pecans , coarsely chopped 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped 1/2 to taste dried fruits, if desired (I usually add cherry flavored cranberries and dates)                                                         Heat oven to 275 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Combine brown sugar and water in a 4 cup microwave proof cup. Microwave on high 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla and salt. In large mixing bowl, mix oats, nuts, and brown sugar mixture. Mix th...

Sweet Potatoes Without Marshmellows

2- 40 oz canned yams 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tbs vanilla 1/2 cup soft butter 1/4 cup milk  Topping  1 cup chopped peacans 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup butter Directions Drain and mash yams, add the other ingredients. Add topping. butter your casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 mins

Pumpkin Pie Dip (Sweet)

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Yummy. Not sure what to bring to a little gathering? This is an ideal crowd pleaser that will have people taste buds roaring.. Try this simple dip... 8 oz. cream cheese 2 cups confectioner sugar One 15 oz ca pumpkin pie filling 1  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed. Add pie filling cinnamon, ginger, and beat well. Cover and chill. Serve with warm tortillas baked in the over with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Apples are perfect for this dish, especially this time of year they are delightful; red delicious, fuji, and gala are ideal. Ingredients... Tortillas are cut into wedges (5 tortillas) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon (mmixed) Directions.... Lather a little bit of butter on the tortilla Dash cinnamon and sugar mixture on the tortillas bake at 350 for about 5 to 7 mins, until crisp or your liking. Thanks Rosemary for sharing this delicious treat.

Ree Drummond Oven Roasted Turkey (Wet Brine)

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Staying away from my traditional turkey. I never brined a turkey and this seemed really really easy. I think this really helps the turkey to staying moist. based on a 20 lbs turkey; two stages of the process. Brine... 2 gallons water 2 cups apple juice 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 2 cups brown sugar 5 cloves garlic, crushed 5 bay leaves 4 tablespoons black peppercorns 2 tablespoons dried rosemary 3 oranges, peeled, white pith removed, skin roughly chopped    Direction Combine the water, apple juice, salt, sugar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, dried rosemary, and orange peel in a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat immediately, cover, and allow mixture to come to room temperature. Cool mixture in the fridge until you're ready. To brine the turkey, remove the turkey from wrapper, remove interior bags (set aside; refrigerate), and rinse turkey thoroughly under cool water. Place the turkey into a plastic brining bag or a very large pot. ...

Creamy Pumpkin Pie

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Ingredients 1/2 cup cold milk 1 package (6-servings size) vanilla instant pudding 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (dried) 1/8 teaspoon grd cloves 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 1/2 cups cool whip thawed ( I normally whip my own up)  1 pie crust; great store bought or make your own Directions In a large bowl, neat milk, pudding mix and spices with wire whisk. Mix well until thickened. Whisk in pumpkin, then stir in the whipping cream. Spread in crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Thanks Rosemary for sharing this delicious treat.

Pumpkin Cake

Ingredients 1 2/3 cup flour 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup pumpkin 1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1/3 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon clove 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Directions Mix all ingredients together (don't over mix), pour into two loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 mins. Thanks Rosemary for sharing this delicious treat.