I like to make a Turkey dinner, and it is well-received by the crew. I always make two turkeys, giving me lots of options for creating meals with the leftovers. The most obvious is to make Turkey soup. I usually separate the turkey
utensils, cutting boards, etc., to the side, then clean up after I have completed cooking. By the time lunch or supper is served on the ship, you can only imagine how high the stack of pots and pans is
I love dressing, and if I had to choose, I would forego the turkey and be happy with just a plate of dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, mashed turnips, and homemade cranberry sauce. I get a lot of compliments on how moist the turkey I serve is. I learned the trick from my father. Dad was always in charge of making the turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In the early 70s, he started using Look Oven Bags. He passed that tip on to me, and every time I join a ship, there are 20 to 30 packages in my suitcase. There are two bags in each package, and they are worth every penny. I cook all meat and stews in them. Everything comes out tasty and tender, and the easy cleanup is an added bonus.
carcasses and bones into two piles. I put one in a large pot to boil the next day for soup, and the other in the freezer to boil later. It makes a nice, rich turkey broth in the future. Seperating the meat from the turkey leg bones takes a little time, and I always tell myself, “You know it’s so much easier to do this task while the turkey is warm. Putting it in the fridge just makes
waiting for me. Most crews are surprised to see me in the galley washing dishes an hour after the meal has completed, and they often comment, “You’re still here?” I like this time, especially cleaning up after supper. There is no rush; the meals have been served, and I can just relax. I am usually thinking about what to make for the next day. I had the back galley door open, and this little friend
the task more difficult.” I say this same thing to myself when I am staring at 2-3 chickens at the end of a meal. Just do it! When I prepare meals for my crew, I am focused on cooking. Well, this is also true when I am cooking at home for family, friends, or just myself. I will cook, rinse, and set the used pots, measuring
flew in to visit me. I had heard about a bird visiting the engine room, and now he came in to visit me. He was very calm and hopped around looking for something to eat. Perhaps he heard about the cinnamon buns and was hoping to find a few leftover crumbs of the delicious cinnamon bun Sunday treat.
What is the difference between stuffing and dressing? Stuffing is cooked inside the turkey, while dressing is cooked outside it. I cook mine in the oven. Dad stuffed the turkey. Mom would hand him a darning needle, and he would sew the turkey skin together so the delicious stuffing would not spill out. Dad’s stuffing was more meat than bread; it was so delicious!
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