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Citrus Turkey with Herbs
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Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte

Citrus Turkey with Herbs Recipe

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An aromatic and juicy turkey with a hint of citrusy flavor. A perfect roast turkey recipe for Thanksgiving dinner or any special occasion. Your guest will enjoy the flavor of this turkey and the delicious turkey gravy made from the herb and citrus-flavored drippings.
Citrus Turkey with Herbs Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 3 hours
READY IN: 3 hours
Container: Roaster
Serving Description: 11-15 pound turkey
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 15 pounds turkey
  • 1 orange - cut into wedges - more for garnish if desired
  • 1 lemon - cut into wedges - more for garnish if desired
  • 1 onion cut into wedges
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 sprigs fresh sage
  • 6 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 6 sprigs fresh lemon thyme
  • 7 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup flour
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Position the rack on the lowest third of the oven.
  • Rinse turkey, pull out neck and giblets and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey on the rack set inside the roasting pan.
  • Place orange, lemon and onions wedges and 2 sprigs of each herb into the cavity of the turkey.
  • Tie turkey legs together unless already done by the manufacturer.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, with herbs de provence, oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper.
  • Brush or rub the mixture all over the turkey and between the breast meat and skin.
  • Note: All the above prep can be done up to a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake - bring the bird back to room temperature before baking.
  • Cover turkey with tin foil, roast in oven for 20 minutes.
  • Pour 3 cups of broth into the pan and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan in order to make the gravy.
  • Add in the remaining sprigs of herbs.
  • Roast turkey for 40 more minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350°.
  • Remove foil from turkey, pour one more cup of broth into the pan and continue roasting until the meat thermometer reaches 165-175° or juices run clear in the thickest part of the thigh when pierced. Approximately 1 1/2 hours more.
  • Transfer turkey to a platter when finished baking. Tent with foil and let stand for 30 minutes before carving.
GRAVY:
  • Spoon off any fat from the pan juices.
  • Add enough broth (1-2 cups) to the pan juices to measure a total of 4 cups.
  • Melt remaining butter in a heavy saucepan; add flour and whisk for one minute; whisk into the broth and pan juices.
  • Simmer until the gravy thickens, approximately 10 minutes, whisking often.

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte Recipe

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If you like pumpkin pie, you'll love this fantastic dessert layered with a nutty graham cracker base, sweetened cream cheese, and a smooth pumpkin filling, all crowned with creamy whipped topping.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte Recipe
PREP: 45 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 5 hours
Container: 9x13 baking dish, mixing bowls, saucepans
Serving Description: 1 square serving
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Ingredients
  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts - chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) butter - melted
  • CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
  • 12 ounces cream cheese - softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • PUMPKIN FILLING:
  • 15 ounces (1 can) solid packed pumpkin
  • 3 eggs - separated
  • 3/4 cup sugar - divided
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 8 ounces (1 tub) whipped topping
Directions
CRUST:
  • In a medium bowl, mix the crumbs, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon together.
  • Stir in melted butter until all is moistened.
  • Press into an ungreased 13x9 baking dish.

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Beat in a sugar and eggs until fluffy.
  • Pour over the crust and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until set.
  • Allow to cool.

PUMPKIN PIE FILLING:
  • In a large saucepan, combine the pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/2 cup of sugar, milk, cinnamon and salt.
  • Cook and stir over low heat 10-12 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water, let stand for 1 minute.
  • Over low heat, stir the gelatin until it is dissolved completely.
  • Stir in the pumpkin mixture, allow to cool.
  • Beat the egg whites, with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. May not get real stiff but will become thick and glossy.
  • Fold into the pumpkin mixture.
  • Pour pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  • Top with a layer of whipped cream topping.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set.

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Ingredient Recipe
15 pounds turkey Citrus Turkey with Herbs
1 orange - cut into wedges - more for garnish if desired Citrus Turkey with Herbs
1 lemon - cut into wedges - more for garnish if desired Citrus Turkey with Herbs
1 onion cut into wedges Citrus Turkey with Herbs
6 sprigs fresh rosemary Citrus Turkey with Herbs
6 sprigs fresh sage Citrus Turkey with Herbs
6 sprigs fresh oregano Citrus Turkey with Herbs
6 sprigs fresh lemon thyme Citrus Turkey with Herbs
7 tablespoons butter unsalted Citrus Turkey with Herbs
2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence Citrus Turkey with Herbs
1 tablespoon olive oil Citrus Turkey with Herbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper Citrus Turkey with Herbs
6 cups chicken broth Citrus Turkey with Herbs
1/3 cup flour Citrus Turkey with Herbs
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1/3 cup sugar Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1/2 cup walnuts - chopped fine Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) butter - melted Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
12 ounces cream cheese - softened Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1 cup sugar Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
3 eggs Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
15 ounces (1 can) solid packed pumpkin Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
3 eggs - separated Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
3/4 cup sugar - divided Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1/2 cup milk Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1/2 teaspoon salt Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1 envelope of unflavored gelatin Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
1/4 cup cold water Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
8 ounces (1 tub) whipped topping Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte
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