Pumpkin Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS Graham Cracker Crust for 2 cheesecakes (from box) Filling (for two cheesecakes) 2 1/2 lbs. packaged cream cheese softened 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 teaspoons allspice 3/4 teaspoons ginger 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon 1 lb. canned pumpkin (1 15 oz can is fine) 2 egg yolks 5 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup heavy cream DIRECTIONS Grease two … Read more

Turkey-Lurkey Time, Redux

It’s t-day prep time. Here’s the simplified, pretty fool proof version of our recipe. We used to do all the prep, then take it over to Jay’s dad’s place. He’d put it in the oven first thing… then we’d finish when we got there. :). Enjoy!! Paul and Jay’s Turkey ★★★★★ Holiday, Main Dish, Poultry, … Read more

Thanksgivingish

Southwestern Turkey Noodle Soup Adapted from the Food Network Serving Size: 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3-4 cups leftover cooked turkey, chopped roughly 2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly into rounds 2-3 stalks celery, sliced thin 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, whole 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon curry … Read more

Turkey Noodle Soup

Recipe Adapted from Food Network Serving Size: 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly into rounds 1 clove garlic, minced 1 clove garlic, whole 2 stalks celery, sliced thin 3-4 cups leftover cooked turkey, chopped roughly 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon … Read more

wow, thanksgiving is here already

Here’s my turkey recipe, such as it is  Dry Brine 1 TBS/pound Kosher salt 1-2 leaves sage 1 bay leaves lemon zest Vegetable Stuffing 1 lemon 1 apple 1 medium onion 10 sprigs fresh thyme 1-2 cloves garlic 5 sprigs parsley 4 branches fresh rosemary 2 branches fresh sage 4 bay leaves ¼ cup vegetable oil Rub 1 stick softened butter 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon paprika Stock 3 carrots, whole 3 stalks celery, whole 3-4 cloves garlic 2-3 cups red wine 1.Prepare … Read more