Daily Dish for Wednesday, September 16th 2020
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Sep 15, 2020
- 5 min read
Juicy Roast Turkey

Ingredients
1/8 cup minced garlic
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon onion flakes
1 turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
1 medium onion, quartered
2 celery ribs, quartered lengthwise
Fresh parsley sprigs
2 bacon strips
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
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Directions
In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Brush over turkey. Place turkey on a platter. Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Add the onion, celery and parsley to turkey cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Arrange bacon over top of turkey breast. Spread butter over turkey. Pour broth and water into pan.
Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3-1/2 to 4 hours, basting occasionally. Remove turkey from oven. If desired, remove and discard bacon. Tent with foil; let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts 8 ounces cooked turkey: 535 calories, 29g fat (9g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 62g protein.
Cranberry Waldorf Salad

Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup halved green grapes
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
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Directions
Combine cranberries and sugar; let stand 30 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients and mix well. Gently fold in whipped cream; chill.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 226 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
Sausage-Pecan Turkey Stuffing

Ingredients
9 cups soft bread crumbs
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 unpeeled tart apples, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup apple juice
Chicken broth
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
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Directions
Place bread crumbs in a large bowl; set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion in butter until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender; do not drain. Add to bread crumbs. Stir in apples, pecans, parsley, thyme, sage, salt and pepper; stir in apple juice and enough broth to moisten.
Just before baking, stuff the turkey. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 5 to 5-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 185°. When the turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil and baste if needed. Remove all stuffing.
Editor's Note: Stuffing may be baked in a greased 3-qt. covered baking dish at 325° for 70 minutes (uncover for the last 10 minutes). Stuffing yields about 12 cups. Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 849 calories, 44g fat (13g saturated fat), 294mg cholesterol, 558mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 86g protein.
Marinated Mozzarella

Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 1/4 cup: 203 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (trace sugars, trace fiber), 12g protein.
Buttery Almond Green Beans

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups water
1 envelope onion soup mix
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons butter, melted
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Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the almonds, cheese and paprika. Drain beans; drizzle with butter and sprinkle with almond mixture. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 179 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
Creamy Pesto Penne with Vegetable Ribbons

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
4 medium carrots
2 yellow summer squash
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
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Directions
In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the edamame during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut carrots and squash into very thin lengthwise strips.
In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the vegetable strips and garlic; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Stir in the cream, pesto, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 2-4 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and vegetables are tender.
Drain pasta and edamame; toss with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 521 calories, 33g fat (16g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein.
Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until the top and edges are golden brown.
How to Freeze a Casserole Test Kitchen TipsTo make a Cornbread Casserole that's vegetarian, look for a cornbread mix without animal lard. (Jiffy makes a Vegetarian Corn Muffin Mix.) Find our Test Kitchen-approved pick for cornbread mix here. Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 311 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
Grilled Corn with Chive Butter

Ingredients
6 medium ears sweet corn in husks
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper
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Directions
Soak corn in cold water for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives, sugar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Brush with butter mixture. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string.
Grill corn, uncovered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts 1 ear of corn: 232 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
Ribbon Pudding Pie

8 servings
Ingredients
4 cups cold fat-free milk, divided
1 package (1 ounces) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (6 ounces)
1 package (1 ounces) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
Whipped topping and finely chopped pecans, optional
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Directions
Whisk 1-1/3 cups milk and vanilla pudding mix 2 minutes. Spread into crust.
In another bowl, whisk 1-1/3 cups milk and butterscotch pudding mix 2 minutes. Carefully spoon over vanilla layer, spreading evenly.
In a third bowl, whisk remaining 1-1/3 cups milk and chocolate pudding mix 2 minutes. Carefully spread over top. Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes. If desired, serve with whipped topping and pecans.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 184 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
Sparkling Pineapple Grape Juice
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Sparkling Pineapple Grape Juice
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Ingredients
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
4 cups white grape juice, chilled
4 cans (6 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
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Directions
In a large pitcher, combine ginger ale, grape juice and pineapple juice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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