Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Carmel Apple Salad

5 granny smith apples (I usually add more like 7 or 8)
5 snickers bars
1 box vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
1 tub cool whip

Every time I make this it is a hit, but make sure you label it if you take it to a gathering, because it looks a lot like potato salad! (that's not a bad thing, but it is surprising to get apple if you're expecting potato.)

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Turkey Stock

  • I put as much of the carcass as I could fit in my pot.
  • I added:
    • 1 onion
    • 2 carrots
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 celery rib
    • drippings from the turkey
    • thyme, bay leaves
    • enough water to cover everything
  • Brought to a slow boil and skimmed foam off of top.
  • Simmered for 2-3 hours
  • Strained the liquid from the contents of the pot.
  • Stock can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week, or frozen to use up to 3 months.

Turkey Soup

  • 2-3 Quarts broth (1 quart=4 cups)
  • 3 cups cooked turkey
  • 1 chopped onionturkey soup 2
  • 1 chopped carrot
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 TBL chicken bouillon
  • salt
  • pepper

Combine all ingredients together in pot and boil until rice and vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes.