OT: Annual Thanksgiving Thread
by dmlichte on Nov 22, 2009 1:09 PM CST
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Its become a yearly tradition that some of us here discuss Thanksgiving food and preparation. So for those of you who want to share ideas, tips, recipes, this is a great place. Also, for those of you who have questions, fear not... don't be afraid to ask questions. This is a good place to come and ask questions to help make a great Thanksgiving meal.
My first bit of input as I have always started... your turkey does not need to be dry and flavorless. While it requires some added time and preparation, there are a few ways to make a great turkey.
Tip #1... brine the turkey. Simply put, this means soaking your turkey in some salt/sugar/spice bath for up to 48 hours. The solution can be as simple as water, Kosher salt and sugar. I've used a few recipes that call for a variety of spices, juices (cider), veggies, etc. Google search "Brine Recipe" and find something that you're comfortable with. You can brine the turkey in a clean, 5 gallon bucket. I actually put the turkey in a heavy duty ziploc bag, then store it in a large bucket and put it in the fridge. If you lack the fridge space, you can do this in a cooler, too... just make sure you're adding ice occasionally.
I've been brining for a few years now and won't go back.
Tip #2... A few simple ways to add flavor... place butter between the skin and the meat of the turkey. Carefully slide your hands between the skin layer and the meat as you want to be able to replace the skin and not burn/dry out the mean.You're really just seperating the skin without removing it. You can place pats of butter between the skin and meat in a few spots. ... Add aromatic fruits and veggies. You can do this between the skin and meat or just in the roasting pan. Onions, apples, oranges, lemons, etc, all add flavor to the turkey. If you don't stuff the turkey with stuffing instead add the aromatic fruits and veggies there, otherwise just throw them in the roasting pan.
Tip #3... if you're really adventurous, inject the turkey. They make syringes with heavy gauge needles that you literally can inject various flavor/liquid combos. Again, lots of recipes are out there and its not that difficult.
Finally, especially if you are limited with oven space, I recommend using a grill. You can either use a gas or charcoal grill. Use indirect heating and, again, if you don't know where to start, either ask here or google search. But we usually grill one bird and do a second one on the grill.
Also, if you have a frozen bird, better figure out when you need to start defrosting it, which can take a few days and you want to do in the fridge.
Anyhow, its always fun to see what people here have to add and with it being the Sunday before the holiday, I thought I'd get the ball rolling.
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Nothing.
That’s why it’s clearly labeled “OT” for “Off Topic”.
As Dan said, this has been posted here for several years running and a lot of people enjoyed it. If you aren’t interested, go on to the next thread.
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The real question is...
… what does your comment have to do with this clearly labeled OT post?
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by AndrewJStone on Nov 24, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions
You're good people:
But we usually grill one bird and do a second one on the grill.
Can I go to your house this year?
You're welcome to attend
Back in the good old days I found that the only way there wasn’t some sort of family fight at Thanksgiving was if there was a non-related guest or two. Forced certain members of my family to be on their best behavior.
Just watched “Dexter” and having company over for Thx-giving dinner sure didnt work in that episode!
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 22, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you!
I’m really intrigued by your plan of grilling two birds. How many people do you usually host? How big a grill do you have?
My wife is planning on making dinner for just the two of us. She wants to avoid her family this year. I sold her on the idea of using the grill to do, at least, a breast. The problem is that, as of right now, it looks like a 50 percent chance of snow showers for Thursday.
The Grill
I’ve used both a charcoal grill as well as a gas grill. Both are medium size. Basically, you need a grill that gives the turkey a few inches of space on the top.
In both instances, you want to use indirect heating. For a gas grill, this varies depending on the kind of grill that you have. We have a three burner gas grill so we have the front and back burner on and leave the middle burner off. For charcoal, once I get the coals ready and going, I move the coals (with a shovel) to the sides and have as little coal as possible in the middle of the grill. You can put the bird directly on the grill and have something to catch the drippings.
and you might have to keep adding charcoal to the grill if they start to go out. I also made the mistake of making gravy with the drippings, Yuk…dont do that.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 23, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions
I am there
I love my inlaws, and every year, I’m stuck in TN and not able to go out of state to family for Thanksgiving. They are salt of the earth folk, and God bless her, my MIL refuses to cook Thanksgiving dinner and always caters. That’s within her right, but man, it makes for a very, very dull dinner — coming out of a grocery store deli.
(it’s why I cook my own bird usually a day later or so)
What time’s supper??
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I love this thread!
rec’d
I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT
Brine recipe
This is the brine recipe I’ve used the past several years. It makes one hell of a bird.
"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07
Well I can't say much about Thanksgiving from here
Excuse my being dense
but “The cake is a lie.” ????
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
I didn't get it either.
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by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST
ok im not alone
in being confuzzled
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
maybe its “the cake is alive” ;)
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 22, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
If that is the case, not for long...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Geek reference
Roughly translates to “your promised reward is merely a fictitious motivator”. Popularized by the game “Portal” (found on Half-Life 2’s “Orange Box” game release for PC, X-Box 360, and PS3). During the game, an electronic voice encourages you to solve intricate puzzles using cake as a motivating perk. When you have “broken out” of the game’s initial testing phase (from threat of death), you find scrawls on walls of the innards of the testing center warning you that “the cake is a lie”.
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by carmen_fanzone on Nov 23, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
thanks for clearing that up
“the cake is a lie”…..I like it.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 23, 2009 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
my personal favorite is a deep fried turkey
and this year I will be doing my first, so wish me luck….if i am not online for a few days you know I blew up the block lol
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
And what Thanksgiving Day thread would be complete...
…without the requisite deep fry turkey video! Click on the image below…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Don't forget the mushrooms
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
those things scare me :(
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 22, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
but they are fantastic!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Any cooking that requires dressing like a fireman
seems a bit unsafe.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
no no no no no no no no….not gonna do it
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 25, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
Cheese cloth....
Once we did a turkey with a cheese cloth soaked in melted butter and white wine, and covered the bird with it before you put in in oven. Then you keep on basting it right over the cloth. Take it off for the browning effect the last half hour to hour depending on how long you’re cooking it. It was de-lish….hmmm I think I’ll do that this year.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
I grilled a bird over charcoal recently
and it was excellent. Controlling temperature required some tricks and I’d encourage researching it before trying it, but it was well worth it.
Is he traded yet?
like a brisket
it works best if you have two burner grill, and can have the right one on and the bird/bricket over the left one.
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
i loved to BBQ in Chicago
and now being in Texas, I love it more lol
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
I'm going to try making chestnut dressing this year
I saw some chestnuts for the first time since forever at Trader Joe’s last week and picked them up. My wife’s grandmother has an apparently legendary chestnut dressing recipe but they’re usually tough to find these days
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. -- Bruce Bartlett
I was in Toronto once on a business trip...
…and was just sitting in the hotel lobby when I noticed several people standing near the entrance, talking rather excitedly. Evidently there was some sort of chess convention in town as well, and these guys were bragging about how many matches and titles they’ve won.
All of a sudden, the hotel manager walks over and pretty much shoves them all outside and tells them to get lost. I’m like “whoa… wtf?” So as the hotel manager walks back, I ask him what that was all about.
He just shakes his head and says “I can’t stand chess nuts boasting by an open foyer…”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I've been brining for the past few years
I’d be leery of brining 48 hours though. It might pick up too much salty flavor. I’ve played around with different brines and I’m not sure one is significantly better than another. Brining though does make a big difference.
addition to tip #2
if you get the butter down to room temperature, you can then mix in all sorts of spices/flavors into the butter. Lay out some plastic wrap and spoon the butter mixture into a log and put it in the freezer to harden. Then, when you’ve got the skin separated, you’ve got flavored butter, cut it into pats and apply as suggested.
also in the spirit of the holiday and this thread.....
…I imagine myself at the BCB Thanksgiving table and when asked what I was thankful for (besides Ricketts and BCB site) the first thing that pops into my head are the lights at WF. Even tho they’ve been up for a long time, I’m really glad we have night games. Sweet potatoes anyone?
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
Dessert input
In the past I’ve made a few different things but I am looking for a good cobbler recipe… any suggestions?
this is an easy one...and the ice cream is a must
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch salt
1 cup milk
4 cups peeled, pitted and thinly sliced fresh peaches (5 to 6 medium peaches)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Several dashes ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Pour the melted butter into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, the baking powder, and the salt and mix well. Stir in the milk, mixing until just combined. Pour this batter over the butter but do not stir them together.
In a small saucepan, combine the peaches, lemon juice, and remaining cup of sugar and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Pour the peaches over the batter but do not stir them together. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden-brown.
I serve it warm with ice cream…..Note: you could use any fruit and it can be frozen.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 23, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
I dont think so but as I said…you can use a bag of frozen peaches or fresh apples or fresh/frozen blueberries, just watch out for the sugar content. This recipe calls for 2 cups sugar so you dont want sugar already in your fruit.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
oops ....that was a reply to chilango2
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 23, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
Last minute dessert need?
5 minute white chocolate hazlenut pie
2 packets of white chocolate jello pudding
1 small tub of cool whip
2 tbspoons of hazlenut instant coffee
2 cups milk
1 premade chocolate pie crust
Mix pudding, milk, hazlenut, and 1/2 tub of cool whip in container
Pour into pie crust
Top with other 1/2 of cool whip
Refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve. Enjoy.
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by carmen_fanzone on Nov 23, 2009 12:40 PM CST reply actions
There is still another option for Thanksgiving information
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Nov 23, 2009 1:05 PM CST reply actions
noooooo
…that’s no fun
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 23, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
It is if you go to that link.
(Safe for work)
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
got me....that was funny
…note to self: read ALL links.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 23, 2009 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
Fixed.
I know more aboutturkeypavo than anybody should…
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Serving suggestion for the most important dish
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by Shanghai Badger on Nov 24, 2009 12:39 PM CST reply actions
GAAHHHH
Fresh cranberries are simple. The jelly cranberry is terrible… for anyone interested in real cranberries…
amounts will depend on serving sizes and number of people there, but basically you boil one cup of water and one cup of sugar per bag of cranberries (I think the standard bag of cranberries is 16 oz). Once the water and sugar boil, add the cranberries and return to a boil. Then you can remove from the heat. I then add pieces of apple, orange and cubed pine apple (along with a little pineapple juice from the can). You can also add chopped walnuts. Throw all the fruit and nuts in while still hot and allow to cool. I make the cranberries a day ahead of time and store in the fridge, letting the fruit soak up the cranberry goodness.
We have about 15 people over and I’ll use 4 bags of cranberries, 2 apples, 2 oranges, a few cups of pineapples. This stores really well and is great left over.
This is a good sweet potato
or yam side dish.
Yummy Yam Bake -
3 large sweet potatoes or yams
1 C sugar
1/4 C butter or margerine
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. All Spice
2 C milk
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender, drain well. Mash sweet potatoes while hot. Add sugar, butter, cinnamon, all spice and nutmeg. Mix well. Beat in milk and eggs; whip well with mixer. Turn into greased 3 quart casserole.
Topping –
1/2 C flour
1/2 C sugar
1/4 C butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 C walnuts, optional
Combine flour, sugar and butter until crumbley. Mix in nuts and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of sweet potatoe mixture. Dot with butter and bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes.
Enjoy!!
OK I don't know shit about basketball.
by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST
that does sound yummy
is it about one sweet potato per person?
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 24, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
The recipe says
3 large potatoes and it fills a 3 quart bowl so it’s quite a lot.
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by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST
thanks
the recipe sounds taste-y and easy…..I’m thinking it’s a 6 or 7 serving side dish.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 24, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
yay, leftovers
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 24, 2009 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
This sounds similar to the recipe my family uses
Which is awesome. Any sweet potato dish with marshmallows, cornflakes, or corn syrup in it is an abomination
People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. -- Bruce Bartlett
RE: Sweet Potato Dish...sue369
Hope you get this message…..what a hit that recipe was!….My family loved it….Thanks again
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 27, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
Glad your family loved it.
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by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST
"Sweet Potato Dish"
Hmm… I think we have a new nickname for Sue… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
If Bradley joins the party
It’s Aaron Miles Standoffish
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Nov 26, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
I bought an electic turkey fryer a few years back
Haven’t baked a bird SINCE. Holy christ on a bike is it easy and delicious.
Ingredients:
12 lb Turkey
Turk n Surf Fryer
4 gallons of peanut oil
Heat oil to 350, add turkey, remove after 42 minutes. Repeat. Several times with post-Thanksgiving day cheap turkeys.
Seriously, the first year I cooked 1. The second year, 2. Last year, 2. This year, I’m expecting to do it 5-6 times. No joke. Cheap, delicious food for a month.
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
just be careful
….and keep the little ones far away!
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 24, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
That's the beauty of the electric
Indoor use, slim fire hazard because there is no open flame. Very well controlled… unless you put in too much oil!
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
ever heard of one of these?
a couple days ago I was walking thru Home Depot and saw a bunch of turkey fryers and stacked next to them were oiless turkey fryers….the pic on box looked just like a regular fryer but it said it used no oil….no one in the store could tell me how it worked, any ideas on how this would work?
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 24, 2009 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
The Char-Broil ones are pretty awesome
but… I love that peanut oil taste!
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
And you can use it to make your dessert too...
Mmm… deep-fried twinkies…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
eww
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 24, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
I've used it on
seafood
cheese
steak
childre…uh, sandwiches
you name it. Haven’t tried any desserts yet though. Funnel cake maybe??
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
childre…uh, sandwiches : How do make those?
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
I don't even want to mention what that looks like...
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
If anything,
it has more to do with that brilliant but bizzare film, in which three Men lock themselves in a house in Paris, and commit suicide by overeating.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
by eths on Nov 25, 2009 12:50 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
At work now... Google is my friend...
The above mentioned Film is La Grande Bouffe (English title: The Grande Bouffe).
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
is that breading or what that's surrounding the candy/cookie?
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 24, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
Happy turkey day!
Going to cousin’s for Thanksgiving this year with hubby and kids. We’re bringing my famous fruit salad, my shrimp puffs and spinach balls for appetizers and my homemade spinach dip and bread.
We always have a few friends invited. 2 people from my social group are coming who’s families live out of state and she’s 8 1/2 months pregnant so she can’t fly right now.
We always name the turkey after the Bears Quarterback.
They’re grilling 1 turkey and frying another and making one the traditional way. There’s going to be over 40 people.
I’m going to grill a turkey on Friday. Have to have those leftovers!
Brennan and Booth their Story Really begins November 2009
Happy Gobble Gobble
We go to my sister’s house, and bring nothing. My brother-in law is a great cook and we decided last year that we would rather have him make his famous and delectible paella for us. I have my own little turkey which I will make Friday with all the fixin’s along with sue369’s sweet potatoes. So we now we have our own left-overs too! Have a happy day all.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 25, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions
Happy Thanksgiving all!!!
My favorite recipe is for Thomas Jefferson sweet potato biscuits. The recipe is from a restaurant in Philadelphia called City Tavern that serves authentic 18th century cuisine.
This Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatos and Apples recipe is a huge hit on both sides of our family (we have two Thanksgivings). It’s really sweet-almost as sweet as a pie. It’s a little time consuming so I’d only recommend it if you aren’t the one hosting, but need to bring something. I make it before I go and put it in one of those carrying totes that keep it hot.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
I printed those out too, thanks. Apple one does sound sweet….but the bisquits……oooh, I’ll be making those for sure, I bet they ‘d be great with a pork roast or BBQ ribs mmmm. I’m getting hungry.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 25, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
That sweet potato/apple one is a bit sweet for my taste-but it’s a favorite of the kids and the people that wouldn’t normally like or even taste the sweet potatoes. They make me bring it every year so I’m really sick of making it. However, it’s nice to see that they enjoy it.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
Let the hardening of the arteries begin!!!!
I’m getting ready to make this high cholesterol bomb, so I figured I’d share with y’all.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients:
• 2 rolls of chocolate chip cookie dough (usually found in refrigerated section in grocery store, next to butter & eggs)
• 2 8oz packages of cream cheese (the Neufchâtel brand has 1/3 less fat)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
Steps:
1. Spray 9×13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, e.g. Pam
2. Cut one cookie dough roll in half, set aside one half
3. Cut remaining 1 1/2 rolls into ½ inch slices – line bottom of dish with slices
4. Mix cream cheese and sugar; Add eggs and vanilla
5. Pour over top of cookie dough slices in dish
6. Crumble rest of cookie dough on top
7. Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees
8. Let cool completely; cut into small squares
9. Freeze/refrigerate until ready to serve
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
ooops....my reply is below
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Nov 25, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
I have a similar recipe...
… but with home made cookies instead of the premade dough… either way, its fantastic.
That does sound good!
Can this be frozen for awhile-like made a few weeks ahead of time and then just thawed when you want to serve it?
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
Yes - it's easily freezable. Just put it in a tupperware or wrap it up in aluminum foil and you're all set.
As you might imagine, it’s a little on the soft and gooey side at room temperature, so freezing it is no problem at all. And it will keep for several weeks – probably months too but it’s never lasted that long to find out.
And unless you have really sensitive teeth, the best thing is you don’t really need to thaw it. It’s good to eat right from the freezer. I’ve proven this on many a late night covert operation. Ah yes, I remember it well…
Tip-toe, tip-toe, soft rubber seal opening sound, slight rustling noise (no freezer light),
unmistakable opening click of the tupperware, slight pause followed by a “mmmmmm…..”
closing tupperware click, another slight pause, then a shoulder shrug,
unmistakable opening click of the tupperware, slight pause followed by another “mmmmmm…..”
closing tupperware click, slight rustling noise, soft rubber seal closing sound, and then…
BUSTED!!!! Lights come on, quick turnaround, knee bang against fridge, “%$#$*&@#”, followed by shameful silence as significant other stands there with arms crossed…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
LOL-thanks!
In that case I better make it just in time for the guests to arrive. I don’t need that kind of temptation around. I was just hoping to alleviate some pre-party stress. I have been known to be quite the basket case before a party with cooking and cleaning and to-do lists everywhere. My husband thinks it’s funny and will make the messiest-most crumbly things he can find for breakfast and lunch so he can get things like poppy seeds or English muffin crumbs all over my just-cleaned kitchen. This goes beyond arms crossed and into yelling territory. The kids are smart and know to stay out of my way. Of course then they risk being yelled at for not helping me…….yeah….good times. Can’t imagine what I’d do to them if I went to the freezer only to find an empty tupperware. I better play it safe and just make it the day I’m going to need it. It sounds easy enough anyway.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
Ballhawk, I made those last Christmas
when I baked about a half dozen kinds of cookies for family. The cookies varied greatly but most of them were quite fancy and took quite a bit of work, so much that it took over a week to make them all. I decided to throw in a batch of these at the last moment – they are ridiculously easy and fast to make – but they came out a bit soupy so I wrapped each one in tinfoil and placed them on top of the batch. Later on, I asked my niece and nephew which ones they liked best (foodies both). You know the answer: this chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake “bars” (in my case they were tinfoiled blobs)… so, yep. You’ve got a winner with this one.
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Excellent!
I’ve made them countless times and I have yet to achieve perfection as far as texture goes. However, it’s very difficult to burn them so you can experiment each time and leave them in the oven a little bit longer (or shorter). That’s why the freezer is your friend – the “bars” firm up quite nicely in the cold and all soupy/gooeyness goes away.
I understand though, it may be difficult for you to find a place cold enough to store them where you’re at now… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
O....M.....G
I’m typing this as I’m printing it out……is this like a cheesecake with a choc chip cookie crust?….this is the best thread ever!
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." --Mark Twain
I think the saberchefs have a statistic they use to measure the effectiveness of their dishes
It’s called the CROWN factor, which stands for (Compliments Received) over (Work Needed)
Based on my experience with this particular dessert over the years, the above factor approaches infinity. The only decision you need to make is whether or not you tell everyone how easy it is to make this dish. Of course, even if you tell them, they won’t believe you. Until you give them the recipe and they try it themselves. Then next time you see them, they just wink and give you a knowing nod…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Cripes it's snowing here. :-(
OK I don't know shit about basketball.
by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST
hell, woman, it's been snowing here since Oct. 21st!
This is pretty much it until June 1 or so.
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Have a happy Thanksgiving !!!
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
To all baseball fans, not just Cubs fans,
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
Be sure to enjoy it with those you love.
Also, I share this quote which texwestern posted over at Acme Packing Company (the SB Nation blog for the Green Bay Packers):
Furthermore, I am thankful for those in harm’s way who do not enjoy this luxury as they defend our country. As much as we discuss toughness and heroes in relation to football, we cannot imagine the toughness and bravery of our men and women fighting for the freedoms that we enjoy. You have my thanks, and I will forever keep you in my thoughts.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 25, 2009 11:21 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Outstanding point, VCF ..
While we enjoy our day and family, and reflect upon how unutterably blessed we are, all things considered, let’s not forget those who are keeping our own little pursuits of life, liberty and happiness intact and secure.
My nephew in Iraq has this posted on his FB .. thought I’d share it
Thank you, Sgt. Jason McCloud of Crystal Lake – thanks for such true heroes
http://www.wgntv.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=3de6ae52-7128-46c3-ba61-78a6320132e0
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
not to make this political
and I do wish thanks on those who serve our country, but in regards to the passage you posted, many of those who protest have served, either in Iraq or other military capacities.
yes, i know .. i dont want to politicize this
there are those whose service to our country and opposition to the wars fought in recent years don’t negate their own patriotism IMHO .. I still will salute them and thank them for the service they gave, the faithfulness on their watches, the sacrifices they took.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Independent of what one feels about patriotism and military service, this does not belong here.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
- The Mock Turtle, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll -
Happy Thanksgiving????????
I bust my ass all season long, putting up great numbers, always ready to go 9 innings and then some every single game. I always be having fun with the bleacher fans, tossing them balls and everything. I get along great with the media and I always have my teammates’ backs.
Never had a single problem with any of the umps, Lou’s always asking me for advice during the game and I’m always there to help him out. Other guys always looking to me for leadership on and off the field. Hell, I’m the glue that holds everything together in the clubhouse.
And this is the thanks I get? You all tie my legs down, sprinkle some seasoning crap all over me and shove apples and bread cubes up my ass? Then you jab some white plastic thing with a red button in my thigh, stick me in a 350 degree oven for 4 hours and then plop me down on some plate surrounded by red jiggly stuff and orange potatoes?
I’m the best thing that happened to the 2009 Cubs and this is what you do to me? Well, all I have to say is…
…What else you got?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Nov 26, 2009 12:05 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
that is quite possibly the most terrifying picture on BCB I have ever seen
and I’ve seen a whole bunch of them
now I’ve lost my appetite
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
ROFL!!!!!!!!
I wonder if you will be able to post this again at Christmas…
Can we nominate this for post of the year???
Perhaps Al could find some space on the sidebar???
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
One thing I did learn a few years ago about Thanksgiving:
Cook the turkey with the dark meat above the white meat.
That way, the juice from the dark meat will drain into the white meat, and the white meat becomes almost melt-in-your-mouth.
I had this with some family friends in 2007, and I’ll be going to their house again today.
If it’s too late to try this for this year, I’ll try to post this again in your Thanksgiving day thread next year.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 26, 2009 9:56 AM CST reply actions
This recipe is a little too late, but that might be a good thing.
My sister-in-law has made it a couple of times and it’s surprisingly not as grose as it sounds. And even more surprisingly, no one got sick from it. Oh and BTW-she’s a White Sox fan.
White Castle Turkey Stuffing
1991 Cookoff Winner
10 White Castle hamburgers, no pickles
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1 1/4 tsp. ground thyme
1 1/2 tsp. ground sage
3/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
In a large mixing bowl, tear the burgers into pieces and add diced celery and seasonings. Toss and add chicken broth. Toss well. Stuff cavity of turkey just before roasting. Makes about 9 cups (enough for a 10- to 12-pound turkey). Note: Allow 1 hamburger for each pound of turkey, which will be the equivalent of 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
I did this last year
got the recipe right here from BCB. It was a huge hit, getting ready to do it again this year!
I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad
My son was disappointed that she didn't make it again this year.
He was on a vegetarian kick for those couple of years when she did. He stopped being vegetarian now and loves White Castle. Maybe I’ll make it at Christmas just for him.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
Hmmm...
I don’t go to nearly the trouble you do, and my bird usually draws compliments — which is otherwise a rarity for my cooking.
My secret? I use kosher, free-range turkeys. Yes, they are more expensive. And yes, they are well worth it.
Brush the skin with olive oil (much more heart-healthy than butter) and sprinkle with your favorite seasonings (poultry seasoning, Italian, curry powder, Mexican, etc.) and roast.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
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