Savory Herb Rub Roasted Turkey
The herb rub lends delicious savory flavor to the outside of your turkey, while basting keeps the meat juicy inside. Be sure to reserve the pan juices to make a simple gravy.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes / Cook Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes / Makes: 12 servings
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. McCormick® Rubbed Sage or 2 tbsp. McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 tbsp. McCormick® Paprika
1 tbsp. seasoned salt
2 tsp. McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 tsp. McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
3/4 tsp. McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
1 (12- to 14-lb.) whole turkey, fresh or thawed if frozen
1 large onion, cut into wedges
6 McCormick® Bay Leaves
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Directions:
Simple Gravy: Pour pan drippings into a large glass measuring cup; skim fat, if desired. Add chicken broth to drippings to measure 3 cups. Whisk in 3 tablespoons flour; pour mixture into roasting pan. Place roasting pan across 2 stove burners over medium-high heat. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened, whisking constantly and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with turkey.
Recipe Source: IN Marketing Services
Sweet Potato Bruschetta
Ingredients:
2 long, narrow sweet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed well, sliced into ½ inch slices
Meijer Olive oil or vegetable oil for spraying
Blue Cheese and Bacon Topping:
1/3 cup Meijer plain Greek yogurt
1/8 – 1/4 tsp. McCormick cayenne pepper
1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp. blue or gorgonzola cheese
2-3 Tbsp. Meijer Real Bacon pieces
2 tbsp. minced fresh chives
1 tbsp. chopped walnuts (optional)
Goat Cheese and Cranberry Topping:
¼ cup Meijer light cream cheese
4 oz. crumbled goat cheese
2 tsp. honey
2 tbsp. roasted pumpkin seeds or chopped pistachios
2 tbsp. Meijer dried cranberries (fresh pomegranate seeds may be used in place of cranberries)
Directions:
*Nutrition Information per serving (2 bruschetta): 80 calories, 2.5g fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 5g protein
*Nutritional analysis reflects sweet potato bruschetta topped with the bacon and blue cheese topping.
Recipe adapted from: Meijer Healthy Living Naturally November-December 2013, IN Marketing
Pumpkin Mousse
A perfect light dessert for guests with special dietary needs or for those counting calories!
Makes 6 servings (or 12 mini-cups)
Ingredients:
1 package (4 serving size) Meijer instant vanilla pudding mix (sugar-free, fat-free)
1 1/2 cups low fat milk
1 cup canned Meijer pumpkin puree
1 tsp. McCormick Cinnamon
½ tsp. McCormick Ginger, ground
1 ½ cups Light Whipped Topping
Optional: 12 ginger snaps-crushed into small crumbs
Directions:
Optional toppings: chopped nuts, crushed ginger snaps, nutmeg
Recipe source: www.McCormick.com
Nutrition Information (per full serving-1/6 of recipe): Calories 98, Fat 3g, Carbohydrate 13g, Fiber 1g, Protein 2g
Traditional Pumpkin Pie: Calories 275, Fat 11g, Carbohydrate 40g, Fiber 2g, Protein 5g
Upside-Down Hot Turkey Sandwich Casserole (Leftovers)
Serves 6 / Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
4 Tbsp. Country Crock® Spread, melted
2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
3 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey breast
1 cup cooked mixed vegetables, (such as peas and carrots)
1/2 cup prepared turkey gravy
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread, cut into cubes
1 tsp. McCormick poultry seasoning
Directions:
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 280, Calories from Fat 80, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Total Carbohydrate 26 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 24 g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%
Recipe Source: Unilever Chefs