Giblet Gravy with Wine

3 c Water 1 1/2 c Dry white wine 1 lg Onion, coarsely chopped 1 sm Carrot, coarsely chopped 1 sm Celery stalk (with leaves), -coarsely chopped 1 cl Garlic, crushed Giblets and neck from turkey -coarsely chopped Sat and fresh ground pepper Pan juices from roast turkey 1/2 c Water 1/2 c Madeira 1 tb To 2 Tb flour 1. Combine first 7 ingredients with salt and pepper to taste in medium saucepan. Partially cover and bring to simmer. Stock should reduce to 1 1/2 cups and have intense flabor. 2. When roasted turkey has been transferred to platter, degrease juices in roasting pan. Place pan on high heat. Pour in reduced stock through strainer into pan juices. Bring to boil and cook about 2 minutes, stirring and scraping up any browned bits that cling to pan. 3. Beat together remaining water, Madeira and flour until smooth. Stir into boiling pan juices and continue cooking until gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste; if sauce seems weak, continu e reduction. Add seasoning. To serve: Pour into heated sauceboat Ahead: Can be prepared 1 day ahead through step one. Any leftover gravy can be refrigerated up to 5 days, or frozen up to 3 months in an airtight container.

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Stuffed Figs

Combine thinly shaved equal quantities of candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, candied cherries and coconut, allowing a teaspoon of shavings to each fig. Cover with orange juice, cover the dish, and let stand 3 to 4 hours. Slit stewed, chilled California dried figs, insert drained stuffing. Allow 4 or 5 figs for each serving. Serve with a little of the syrup from stewing, and cream, as a dessert. Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias —–

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prickly pear jelly

Prickly Pear Jelly

This recipe comes from the University of Arizona. The desert is just filled with this wonderful fruit, free for the taking.

2 1/2 cups juice, 1 quart fruit
Water to cover in kettle
1 package powdered pectin (not liquid)
3 tablespoons lemon or Mexican lime juice
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Sterilized jelly glasses
Melted paraffin

Use red, ripe, tuna (fruit). If fruit is very ripe, try to include some under-ripe ones to add pectin. A handy way to gather fruit is to use a long-handled fork or tongs and a heavy paper bag. It is not necessary to burn off the spines, as they will come off when fruit is pressed through cheesecloth or filter paper. Brush the pears with a vegetable brush. Wash and place in a kettle with just enough water to cover. Boil until quite tender and soft. This is necessary to extract all juice. Set juice aside so sediment will settle to bottom of container. For clear jelly do not use pectin containing sediment.

For each 2 1/2 cups juice, add 1 package powdered pectin (more successful than liquid pectin in this recipe). Bring to a fast boil, stirring constantly. Add lemon or lime juice and sugar. Bring to a hard boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil for 3 minutes. Timing is important to get a product that will jell. Remove from heat; skim and pour into sterilized glasses. Cover with a layer of melted paraffin.

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Bourbon Sauce

Bourbon Sauce

This is an ice cream sauce that MUST ripen for two weeks before using. It makes an excellent gift.

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup strawberry preserves
Juice of 1 lemon and grated peel
Sections of orange and grated peel
1 cup nuts
1/2 cup bourbon

Boil water and sugar until it spins a thread when dropped from a spoon. Use the 2 sugars in this mixture. Add other ingredients, put into sealed container and store in refrigerator.

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southern jalapeno relish

Southern Jalapeno Relish

Posted by BBQGURU at recipegoldmine.com 6/14/01 3:51:48 pm

I have to admit I have never eaten this stuff so I have NO idea what it is supposed to taste like!

Here is the recipe that was given to me. This was found in a hole-in-the-wall joint somewhere down south by a buddy of mine who cooks BBQ. He came back and raved about it and said the owner gave him this recipe. It is left on the tables in little dishes (similar to salsa) and is used in a variety of ways. My buddy had it with his baked beans! Go figure!

Anyway, I sure would appreciate any feedback on this one. I actually enjoy the taste and will continue to make.

Enjoy!!

1 cup jalape?o peppers, diced
1 cup onion, minced
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine oil, vinegar, and spices and whisk well.

Mix in with onions and jalape?os.

Refrigerate overnight. Allow to warm up to room temp before serving.

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nut-flavored oil

Nut-Flavored Oil

1 cup walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts
2 cups vegetable oil, divided

Place nuts and 1/2 cup of the oil in blender or food processor. Cover and blend, or process, until nuts are finely chopped. Place nut mixture and remaining oil in glass jar or bottle. Cover tightly and let stand in cool, dry place 10 days.

Strain oil. Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 3 months.

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Summer Fruit Bowl

2 c Water 1 1/2 c Sugar 3 T Lime juice 3/4 c Mint leaves,minced 20 lb Watermelon 1 Cantaloupe,small 6 Plums,large 4 Nectarines,large 1 lb Grapes,seedless green 1. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook water, sugar, and lime juice 15 minutes or until mixture becomes a light syrup. Stir in mint leaves; cover and refrigerate until well chilled. 2. Cut watermelon into bited-sizepieces; discard seeds. Cut cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces; cut unpeeled plums and nectarines into wedges. Combine cut-up fruits with grapes and arrange in very large bowl. Pour chilled syrup through strainer over fruit; gently toss to mix well. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, stirring mixture occasionally.

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tartar sauce

Tartar Sauce

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced sweet pickle
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon capers, minced (optional)

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, allowing flavors to blend.

Serve with baked, broiled or fried fish and seafood or salmon or tuna croquettes.

Makes 1 cup.

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Pocima

Ingredients

6 cans Beer
1 L Vodka (Absolut)
2 gal Orange juice
Ice Cubes
Ice Cubes

Instructions

Pour the six beer cans, the liter of Vodka and the two gallons of orange juice along with the ice cubes in to the punch bowl. Stir, and serve cold.

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rhubarb salsa

Rhubarb Salsa

1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
6 cups rhubarb, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup sweet onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalape?o pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

In a medium, nonstick saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange peel. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced rhubarb and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer gently until the rhubarb is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. When cool, transfer mixture to a food processor fitted with a steel blade, or to a blender and process until smooth. Scrape the pur?e into a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Yields about 4 cups. Serve with chicken or turkey or as salad topping.

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