Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Turkey Tips and Tons of recipes


Turkey is day is fast approaching. Here are just a few tips to keep you organized when cooking the big bird!


  • If you want to have leftovers, plan approximately 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per person.

  • If you have a large number of guests coming, you might want to cook 2 smaller birds as opposed to one larger one. (Less cooking time)

If you're wondering how long you need to roast the turkey you can use this as a guideline:



  • 12 pounds: 3-4 hours at 325

  • 15 pounds: 4-4 1/2 hours at 325

  • 18 pounds: 4 1/2-5 hours at 325

  • 20 pounds: 5-6 hours at 325

And if you're wondering how much food to plan for when preparing your side dishes:



  • 1 pound bag of carrots = 4-5 servings

  • 1 (12 oz.) bag of cranberries = 2 1/4 c. sauce

  • 1 (16 oz.) can of cranberry sauce = 6 servings

  • 1/3 cup of gravy per person

  • 1 1/2 pounds of green beans = 6-8 servings

  • 1 (5 pound bag) potatoes (mashed) = 10-12 servings

AND

If you want to visit a REALLY fun website check out http://www.northpole.com/

It has tons of holiday recipes, interactive games, crafts and activities for kids. It is awesome!

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