Turkey
With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s time to start planning the holiday meal! The turkey is always the centerpiece, and while there are many ways to prepare it, this recipe stands out as one worth trying.
Brine:
4 cups apple cider
~ 12 cups water
2 large oranges
3 sprigs rosemary
2 Tbsp peppercorns
4 bay leaves
1 ½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cup coarse salt
Turkey:
13 lb turkey
1 ½ sticks of margarine (parve butter) softened
2 sprigs rosemary
3 sprigs thyme
2 garlic cloves grated
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 onions
4 carrots
Preparation:
The day before, bring your brine to a boil and let cool completely before adding your turkey. Refrigerate overnight (max 24 hrs) and the next morning discard brine and rinse turkey well. Pat dry and let sit out at room temperature for at least an hour.
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350. Mix the ingredients for your margarine and add your veggies to the bottom of a roast pan. Using your hands, separate the skin of the turkey from the meat. Take small dollops of the butter and shove under the skin and rub some all over the surface, reserving about 1/4 cup. Transfer the turkey to your roast pan over your bed of veggies and shove some into the carcass along with your herbs. Tuck the wings and tie the legs with kitchen twine for even cooking. Melt the remaining butter and inject into the meat.
Insert a meat thermometer (if you have one) into the thickest part of the thigh making sure not to touch any bone. Roast your turkey in the oven 15 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Rest for at least 30 minutes.
Carve and enjoy!
Pumpkin Spice Loaf
Thanksgiving season also means pumpkin season, and this pumpkin spice loaf is one of the best recipes to try.
Pumpkin Bread:
2 eggs
⅓ cup coconut oil
½ cup maple syrup
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Maple Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
Dash of vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, add eggs, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Mix in pumpkin purée and vanilla. Set the wet mixture aside. In another bowl, add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Add dry ingredients to wet and fold together. Bake for 45-50 minutes. cool completely before adding glaze!
By: Shirel Benhamou (10th) & Adina Shagalov (10th)
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