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Dressings and Sauces
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In medium-size bowl combine stuffing mix,
dried fruit, celery, onion, cranberry sauce, sage, thyme and turkey
broth.
Coat a 2-quart oven-proof dish with
non-stick vegetable cooking spray. Spoon dressing in dish and bake
uncovered in the oven at 325 degrees F., 40 to 45 minutes.
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 | Cranberry Fruit Dressing |
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Servings: 8
3 Cups (6 dl) herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 Cups (4 dl) mixed dried fruit chopped
1 Cup (2 dl) celery chopped
2/3 Cup (1-1/3 dl) onion chopped
1 Cup (2 dl) whole cranberry sauce
1/2 Teaspoon ground sage
1/2 Teaspoon thyme
1-1/2 c (12 fl oz / 3 dl / 375 ml)
turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon
Vegetable cooking spray
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In large skillet, over medium-high heat, sauté
celery and onion in margarine until tender. Add salt, lemon-pepper,
poultry seasoning, lemon juice, mace, tarragon and oysters in liquor.
Reduce heat, cover skillet and simmer 10 minutes or until edges of
oysters just begin to curl.
In large bowl, combine oyster mixture and
bread cubes. Mix well. Spoon dressing into lightly greased 2-quart
casserole dish.
Bake, uncovered, in the oven at 325 degrees F
for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Servings: 8
2 Cups (4 dl) celery finely chopped
2 Cups (4 dl) onion finely chopped
1 Cup (2 dl) margarine
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 Teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 Teaspoon mace
1/4 Teaspoon dried tarragon
2 Pints (2 liters) fresh oysters with liquor, un-drained cut into
1-inch pieces
16 Slices dried bread, cubed
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Measure
all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix for 2-3 minutes. Place
in a bottle or other container with a lid and keep in the refrigerator. Will
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 | Feta Cheese Dressing |
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3 oz (ca.100 g) plain or seasoned feta cheese
3 Cups (ca. 24 fl oz / 750 ml) buttermilk
1/2 Cup (4 fl oz / 1 dl / 125 ml) sour cream
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1-2 tsp lemon juice
Freshly chopped herbs - your choice |
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Mix all ingredients and it¹s ready.
If you use the chili sauce, the marinade will be a bit spicier than if you use ketchup
(catsup). This is
excellent on chicken, spare ribs, steaks and lamb.
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 | Teriyaki Marinade |
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1/4 Cup (1/2 dl) honey
1/2 dl (1/4 Cup) teriyaki sauce
1/2 dl (1/4 Cup) chili sauce or ketchup (catsup)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp sambal oelek |
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Heat butter in a saucepan and add the peeled and
finely chopped onion; sauté gently until onion is tender. Add tomato paste,
water, brown sugar, mustard vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and stir until sauce boils and
thickens. Reduce heat
and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
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 | Barbecue Sauce I |
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30 g (1 oz) butter / margarine
1 medium onion
155 g (5 oz) can tomato paste
1 Cup (2 dl) water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 Tbsp brown vinegar
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper |
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Stir together all ingredients. Brush on the meat
(steaks or burgers) during cooking. Heat remaining sauce and serve with the
meat.
Makes about 2 Cups (4 dl) |
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Barbecue Sauce II
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1 Cup (2 dl) dry red wine
1-6 oz (180 g) tomato paste
1/4 Cup (1/2 dl) olive oil
1/2 tsp pepper
1-1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove
crushed garlic
1 tsp salt
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Heat the butter in a pan and
add the peeled and sliced onions and crushed garlic. Sauté gently
until onions are dark golden brown. Add flour and stir until the
flour is a dark golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add water and u-drained tomatoes mashing the tomatoes and stir until well
combined. Return the pan to the heat and stir the sauce until it
boils and thickens. Add Madeira or sherry, salt, pepper and crumbled
stock cubes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes;
stir occasionally.
Remove the pan from the heat and strain sauce through a fine
sieve. Return
the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, sprinkle with freshly chopped
parsley and serve with beef, lamb or chicken.
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 | Onion
Madeira Sauce |
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(Serves 6)
90 g (3 oz) butter
2 large onions
1 clove garlic
3 Tablespoons flour
2 Cups water
470 g (15 oz) can whole tomatoes
1/4 Cup Madeira or dry sherry
Salt and pepper
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
2 beef stock cubes
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Simmer
the sauce for a further 5 mins. until the vegetables are tender and the cheese
melted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the parsley just before serving. Serve
the sauce with chicken, fish or meatballs.
Tip: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more
milk.
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sauce
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(Serves 4)
2 tbsp plain flour
400 ml milk
1 carrot, diced very small (approx,100 g)
1 parsley root, diced very small (approx. 100 g)
50 g cream cheese (natural) in small pieces vegetables and cream cheese. |
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