Talk Turkey to Me : A Good Time in the Kitchen Talking Turkey and All the Trimmings

by Ferguson, Renee S.

• ISBN13: 9780977732135
• ISBN10: 0977732134
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-30
• Publisher: Wishbone Pr and Promotions Inc

Summary

Talk Turkey to Me is an informative, entertaining read featuring callers' questions answered by a former Butterball[Registered] Turkey Talk-Line expert. The book also features recipes for more than 80 dishes to accompany your turkey-everything from appetizers to desserts-to help you cook up a good time in the kitchen anytime! Book jacket.

Author Biography

Renee Ferguson answered America's turkey questions for the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line for more than 14 years. Over those years she fielded thousands of consumer questions during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. She has collected stories, anecdotes, recipes and instructions invarious cooking and food preparation techniques and put them into this consise but lighthearted cookbook for anyone who enjoys eating. Talk Turkey to Me is destined to become a colorful addition to the patchwork quilt of American life.

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. 7
Let's Begin to Talk Turkey	p. 9
Starting Out: Determining what size turkey you need, choosing between fresh and frozen, thawing and preparing a turkey for any cooking method
Does Size Really Matter?	p. 9
Fresh versus Frozen	p. 10
Thawing: A Complete Guide	p. 11
Quick-Thaw McDraw Cold Water	p. 13
Preparing the Turkey	p. 16
Seasoning: The Spice of Life	p. 18
Anatomy 101	p. 20
Advancing from Novice to Expert: Demystifying the contents of that little bag found inside the turkey, tackling the controversial stuffing issue, ensuring a perfect outcome every time
Giblets	p. 20
Stuffing	p. 22
The Truth about Basting	p. 23
Determining Doneness	p. 24
A Word about Pop-up Timers	p. 26
Let's Talk Turkey and the Ways to Cook It	p. 27
Traditional Methods: All the popular roasting methods, including both moist-heat and dry-heat techniques	p. 28
Open-Pan Method: Effortless Roasting for Chefs and Novices Alike	p. 28
Secrets Revealed	p. 30
Convection Oven	p. 32
Covered Roasting Pan	p. 33
Oven Bag	p. 34
Covered Electric Roaster	p. 35
High-Heat Method	p. 37
Al Fresco Methods: Your guide to outdoor cooking, from grilling to smoking to deep-frying	p. 38
Charcoal Grill	p. 38
Gas Grill	p. 40
Water Smoker	p. 42
Deep Fryer	p. 44
Seductive Favorites: The range of popular but non-traditional ways of cooking turkey, including the all-important do's and don'ts for each method	p. 48
Brining	p. 48
Cheesecloth Method	p. 49
Brown-Paper-Bag Method	p. 50
Low-Temperature Overnight Method	p. 51
Double Your Pleasure: Roasting Two at a Time	p. 51
Upside-Down Roasting	p. 52
Roasting from Frozen	p. 53
Microwaving	p. 53
Rotisserie Method	p. 55
Boiling or Stewing	p. 56
Cooking Breast of Turkey	p. 56
Crock-Pot Method	p. 57
Can We Talk? When the Road to Culinary Delight Gets Rocky	p. 59
Cooking Interruptus: Dealing with Power Failures and Traveling with Turkeys	p. 59
Cooking at High Altitudes	p. 62
Food Safety Made Simple	p. 63
Now, Let's Really Talk Turkey	p. 66
Time to Pull It All Off: Planning Your Menu	p. 66
Carving	p. 69
Gravy	p. 71
Table Talk...Let the Feast Begin	p. 73
Appetizers	p. 74
Salads	p. 83
Cranberry and Fruit Side Dishes	p. 92
Vegetable Dishes	p. 100
Potato Dishes	p. 120
Stuffing (or Dressing)	p. 129
Breads, Rolls, and Biscuits	p. 139
Desserts	p. 146
Turkey Straight Talk...Everything You'll Ever Need to Know	p. 170
Common Terms and Equivalents	p. 170
Jive Talk: Converting Your Measurements to Metric	p. 171
Terms of Endearment: The Language of Recipes	p. 172
Storing and Serving Leftovers	p. 173
A Page from the Little Black Book of Hot Numbers	p. 175
Index	p. 177
About the Author	p. 191
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