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Turkey Tetrazzini

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 By DELISH - as a child I remember my Grandfather loved to make turkey tetrazzini - looking for ways to use up our leftover turkey I decided to try this recipe and it will definitely be on my post turkey list! Yummo!! Cooking spray 1   lb.   spaghetti ( I broke it into fours - so 2" lengths) 6   tbsp.   butter, divided 2   cloves garlic, minced 1   lb.   sliced baby bella mushrooms 1/2   c.   white wine 1/4   c.   all-purpose flour 2   1/2   c.   low-sodium chicken broth 1   c.   heavy cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2   lb.   leftover roast turkey, chopped (about 5 cups) 1   c.   shredded white cheddar 1   c.   frozen peas 1   tsp.   dried oregano 1   c.   panko bread crumbs 1/2   c.   freshly grated Parmesan 2 T EVOO Step 1  Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9”-x-13” baking dish with cooking spray. In a large pot of boiling...

Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding

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 From Ina Garten this was clearly the hit of the dinner and will become a new family favorite! She also has a apple version I will need to try maybe with a roast pork. 6 cups (½-inch-diced) bread cubes from a rustic country loaf, crusts removed  2 tablespoons good olive oil  1 tablespoon unsalted butter  2 ounces pancetta, small-diced  4 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts (4 leeks)  1½ pounds cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and ¼-inch-sliced  1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves  1/4 cup medium or dry sherry  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper  1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley  4 extra-large eggs  1½ cups heavy cream  1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade  1½ cups grated Gruyère cheese (6 ounces), divided  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spread the bread cubes on a sheet pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil and but...

Herb-Roasted Turkey with Shallot Pan Gravy

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We spent Thanksgiving in Boulder this year and had dinner at a friends Ashley whose older sister Courtney made this turkey and shallot gravy and it was over the top delicious - so good when we made our post Thanksgiving turkey at home I made it - we loved every delicious bite!! Makes 10 servings  3/4 cup butter, room temperature  3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus 3 whole sprigs  2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage plus 3 whole sprigs  2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme plus 3 whole sprigs  3/4 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper  1 15- to 16-pound turkey, rinsed, patted dry 1 1/2 pounds shallots, peeled, halved lengthwise through root end  3 cups ( or more ) canned low-salt chicken broth ( I used turkey broth)  1 cup dry white wine  2 tablespoons all purpose flour    Mix butter, chopped parsley, chopped sage, chopped thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl to blend. (Can be prepar...

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

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 From DELISH this was easy and delicious especially for a cold fall night. Will definitely make it again. I doubled the carrot amount and people still wanted more ...so next time triple...we also served it with a crispy warm baguette. Not e this recipe serves 8-10 -we halved it. 1   (3- to 4-lb.) beef brisket ( or a chuck roast) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2   tbsp.   neutral oil 1   1/2   lb.   baby potatoes, halved 4   large carrots, peeled and cut into 2" pieces 2   shallots, sliced into 1/4"-thick rounds 4   c.   apple cider 1   1/2   c.   low-sodium beef or chicken broth  6   sprigs thyme 2   bay leaves 3/4   tsp.   cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 325°. Pat brisket dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and black pepper.  In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add brisket and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes per side...

Bolognese Baked Tortellini

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 From DELISH - I needed a easy and quick dish to gift a friend for dinner. This was perfect. Originally I was going to halve the recipe originally then decided to make the full recipe so bought a second cheese tortellini a different brand -- I found the Buitoni larger ones were softer and more cooked through. 2   tbsp.   extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish 1   onion, chopped 3   garlic cloves, minced 1   1/2   lb.   ground beef 1/2   c.   dry red wine, such as cabernet or merlot 2   tbsp.   tomato paste 1   (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1   tsp.   dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2   (9-oz.) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini 2   c.   shredded mozzarella 2   tbsp.   freshly grated Parmesan 1/4   c.   Freshly sliced basil, for garnish Step  1 Preheat oven to 350° and grease a large baking dish with oil. In a large pot over me...

Chicken in Tarragon-Mustard Cream Sauce

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From DELISH we had a similiar sauce in Dublin Ireland and found this similiar ingredient recipe - you can serve it over mashed or buttered noodles. 3   tbsp.  extra-virgin olive oil 1   1/2   lb.  skinless, boneless chicken thighs ( we used chicken breast) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2   lb.  white mushrooms ( we had fancy oyster ones) 1  shallot 3/4   c.  dry white wine 1   1/4   c.  chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1/2   c.  heavy cream 2   tbsp.  Grainy mustard (we used dijon) 2   tbsp.  chopped tarragon Buttered noodles Step  1 In a very large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet in a single layer. Cook over high heat, turning once, until browned but not cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate. Pour off any fat in the skillet. Step  2 Add the remaining 1 table...