Thanksgiving Recipes Simple And Fast

Thanksgiving is a time of food. It’s a celebration of the Pilgrim’s early successes in America, won through hard work to tame the land in what was for them a new world. Every year it’s a traditional meal. Pumpkin pie ends a turkey dinner that includes all the extras. Families gather not only to celebrate the historic event, but just to catch up with everyone’s lives. Thanksgiving dinner recipes can be quite different, as there are many ways to cook a turkey.

How about this recipe for a delicious appetizer? Move the pumpkin from the pie to the soup. Butter and oil simmer over a medium heat. Add leaks to saute, only the white portion, until soft. Pumpkin puree, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and salt join the party. Now stir in some vegetable broth. Next comes brown sugar. Bring it to a low boil then let it simmer for 10 minutes. Cream or half and half are optional, along with a pinch of cinnamon on top of each bowl. Mmmm boy that’s delicious.

For the main course try frying the turkey instead of broiling it. It won’t get greasy. The oil is so hot it doesn’t flow into the meat. Get a big drum and a propane burner, otherwise known as a deep fryer. A meat thermometer is also needed, along with a deep fry thermometer to check the oil for the correct temperature. Make sure to fry outside in a clear area. The oil must be between 325F and 350F. Cook it for 3 minutes per pound, until the breast is 170F. Dressing isn’t fried inside the turkey, but spices can be injected into it.

Try hazelnut pumpkin soup or a butternut squash stuffing. But there are other good appetizers for the meal. Cheese wrapped asparagus is delicious. Both sliced and spread cheese go into this one. One idea is swiss cheese slices with a softer blue cheese spread. Wrap the asparagus with the slices spread with the soft cheese, then bake until tender at 230C. The asparagus prepared this way loses its health appeal. But Thanksgiving isn’t a time for a diet. Live a little!

Many more delicious Thanksgiving dinner recipes are available on the Internet.

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