Double Crust Turkey Pot Pie

After Thanksgiving, the turkey carcass serves 2 purposes: turkey pot pie and turkey vegetable soup or stock.  The first thing I do is pull off enough leftover meat to make a good 3 cups. That’s for the pot pie.  If there’s enough meat left on the carcass, I make soup; if not, I’ll use the carcass for a flavorful and healthful stock. For the pot … Continue reading Double Crust Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Carcass Pot Pie

After Thanksgiving the turkey carcass serves 2 purposes: turkey pot pie and turkey vegetable soup or stock. The first thing I do is pull off enough leftover meat to make a good 3 cups. That’s for the pot pie.  If there’s enough meat left on the carcass, I make soup; if not, I’ll use the carcass for a flavorful and healthful stock. For the pot … Continue reading Turkey Carcass Pot Pie

My Latest & Greatest Do-Ahead Turkey Gravy

  OK, now for those of you who have my previous do ahead turkey gravy recipes, rest assured they are all very good. But this year I went full tilt and adjusted a couple of ingredients. Like the carrot amount – I had usually put in 2 carrots but the last time I made it they seemed to make the gravy too vegetal tasting – … Continue reading My Latest & Greatest Do-Ahead Turkey Gravy

I’m on a Roll with Pumpkin Roll

We’re segueing nicely into the holiday season, and that means lots of food, family and friends gathering around the table.  How about a seasonal, yummy, easy to serve dessert that’s do ahead, keeps refrigerated  more than a few days or freezes up to several months? I’m talking about pumpkin roll, that vintage dessert that can stand alone or included in your dessert buffet. My first … Continue reading I’m on a Roll with Pumpkin Roll