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2 2 1/2-pound chickens (2 1/2 - 3 lbs.) salt and pepper, to taste 2 ounces fresh herbs, assorted stems and sprigs 4 fluid ounces butter, clarified MATIGNON: 3 ounces slab bacon or smoked ham, small dice 6 ounces onion, small dice 3 ounces celery, small dice 3 ounces carrot, small dice 2...

4 squab, whole 16 fresh basil leaves 1 pint White Wine Marinade salt and pepper, to taste 6 ounces basil butter Servings: 4 1. Remove the backbone and breast bone from each squab. The birds will lie flat and remain in one piece. 2. Make a slit below each leg and tuck the leg bone into the slit...

1 (3 1/2-pound) large frying chicken (about 3-1/2 to 4 pounds) 1 leek, trimmed, washed, and chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 1 tomato, chopped 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 tablespoon peppercorns 2 bay leaves 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup...

Notes: Best kind of glass for this drink: Cocktail. 2 ounces Light Rum 1/2 ounce Galliano 1/2 ounce Triple Sec 1/2 ounce Lime Juice Servings: 1 Using a shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

8 ounces margarine 8 ounces onions, finely chopped 8 ounces celery, finely chopped 1 1/2 ounces beef base 1 teaspoon salt (see notes) 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1 tablespoon ground sage 2 quarts water 2 pounds dry bread, cubed 50 (4-ounces) each veal cutlets 8 ounces all-purpose flour 2 ounces...

6 pounds goose, 6 to 8 lbs 1 quart buttermilk 8 ounces prunes, dried 2 medium apple, sliced 5 slices bacon butter as needed SAUCE: 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup beef or chicken broth salt to taste 1 cup sour cream 4 tablespoons currant jelly Servings: 8 1. Soak goose in buttermilk at...

2 ducks or 1 goose lard or shortening flour water salt pepper 1 small apple, quarter 1 potato, chunked 1 onion, quarter 7 potatoes, cut up 2 onions, quarter Servings: 4 1. Lightly salt and pepper inside of bird(s). Roll in flour to coat. Slowly brown bird on all sides. Remove bird to Dutch oven...

8 pounds turkey (8-10 lbs) 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 quart apple juice 1 tablespoon rosemary 1 tablespoon basil 1 honey for basting 1. Place turkey in brine for 8-12 hours. Remove from brine. Rinse well and air dry. Place turkey in the smoker with both upper and lower cavities open to expose...

4 pounds venison roast (elk, moose, deer) 2 tablespoons flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice 1 large onion, sliced 14 ounces canned tomatoes MARINADE: 1/2 cup vinegar 2 cloves garlic...

9 pound Canadian goose (9-12 lb) 1 tart apple, peeled and diced 10 dried figs, cut into fourths 2 1/2 cups crumbled corn bread salt to taste ground pepper to taste 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh savory GRAVY: 1 1/2 cups reserved goose broth 1 tablespoon flour, 1 to 2...

Preparation Time: 3 hours Notes: Removing the backbone of the turkey and pressing bird as flat as possible in the pan reduces roasting time by half. Purchase a fresh turkey to avoid thawing time. 16 pounds turkey 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced CREAM GRAVY: turkey backbone, wing...

10 pounds fresh turkey 2 pounds kosher salt 1/4 pound unsalted butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 pound French or Italian bread 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 large egg yolks Servings: 10 1. Remove the...

1 1/2 lbs. sausage meat 1 c. minced onion 1 c. minced celery 1 16-oz. pkg. Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing 1/2 t. sage 1/2 t. thyme 1 t. Bell’s seasoning 1/4 t. pepper 1 c. melted butter Makes 2 quarts (enough for a 10-12 pound turkey). Saute sausage slowly, breaking it up with a fork, until...

Always a welcome tradition whether served on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. 15 lb. young turkey, pan ready Onion chunks or stuffing Serves 12 To Roast Unstuffed: Put 2 or 3 onion chunks in cavity. Tie string around body holding wings close to sides. Tie legs to tail. Place on...

Make and freeze ahead of time. Freeze pan drippings separately. Make gravy just before serving. Slice birds 1" thick. 2 lbs. veal steak, cut into 6 to 8 pieces, pounded thin 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. ground thyme Stuffing: 1 large egg 1 tsp. beef bouillon powder 1 1/2 cups dry...

Middle Eastern Roast Chicken Set oven temperature to 325 degrees. 2 teaspoons dried orange peel or freshly grated orange zest 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom or...

Mixed Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. Southern Comfort 2 oz. Orange juice 2 oz. Pineapple juice 1/2 oz. Orgeat Shake well over ice and serve on the rocks in a 12 oz. Rocks glass; garnish with Fresh fruit.

Shooter 1/2 oz. Orange Brandy Liqueur 1/2 oz.Amaretto 1/2 oz. Vodka 1/2 oz. Grapefruit juice In Shaker, mix ingredients with ice and strain into Chilled Rocks glass.

Shooter 1/2 oz. Orange Brandy Liqueur 1/2 oz.Amaretto 1/2 oz. Vodka 1/2 oz. Cranberry juice In Shaker, mix ingredients with ice and strain into Chilled Rocks glass.

Mixed Cocktail 1 1/4 oz. Scotch 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur 3 oz. Half & Half In Shaker, mix ingredients. Pour over ice in a Collins glass.