From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage
Prosecco-Roasted Turkey With Lemon And Thyme
Published
Thanksgiving Dinner 2016
Prosecco-Roasted Turkey With Lemon And Thyme
Total Time: 3 hr 40 min
Prep: 40 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 2 hr 30 min
Yield:8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
1 12 - to 14-pound turkey, thawed if frozen
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 onion, quartered
1/2 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into chunks
1 apple, cut into chunks
3 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
1 lemon, zest grated, halved
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 750 -ml bottle dry Prosecco or champagne
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, chives and/or parsley), for the gravy
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 onion, quartered
1/2 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into chunks
1 apple, cut into chunks
3 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
1 lemon, zest grated, halved
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 750 -ml bottle dry Prosecco or champagne
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, chives and/or parsley), for the gravy
Directions
Position an oven rack in the lowest position (remove the other racks); preheat to 350 degrees F. Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and set aside for the gravy. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and rub inside and out with 2 tablespoons each salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the onion, fennel, apple, thyme sprigs and lemon halves. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Put the turkey on a rack set in a large roasting pan and tuck the wings under the body. Let sit at room temperature while you make the lemon-thyme butter.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat; whisk in the lemon zest and chopped thyme. Let cool slightly, then brush all over the turkey. Transfer to the oven and roast 1 hour.
After the turkey has roasted 1 hour, pour the remaining Prosecco all over the turkey (about 2 1/2 cups). Continue roasting, basting with the pan drippings every 30 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees F, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat; whisk in the lemon zest and chopped thyme. Let cool slightly, then brush all over the turkey. Transfer to the oven and roast 1 hour.
After the turkey has roasted 1 hour, pour the remaining Prosecco all over the turkey (about 2 1/2 cups). Continue roasting, basting with the pan drippings every 30 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees F, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.
Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and let rest 30 minutes before carving; reserve the drippings for the gravy. Stir the herbs into the finished gravy.
Turkey Gravy - Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence
Total Time:3 hr 20 min
Prep:20 min
Cook:3 hr
Yield:5 to 6 cups
Ingredients
2 pounds turkey wings
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved
4 carrots, chopped
1 head garlic, smashed
1/2 bunch fresh sage
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
8 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved
4 carrots, chopped
1 head garlic, smashed
1/2 bunch fresh sage
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
8 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the turkey wings into a small roasting pan and roast them until they are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, herbs, and peppercorns and cook for 5 minutes. Add the turkey wings. Pour some water into the roasting pan and scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom; add this to the pot. Cover everything in the pot with cold water by 1-inch and bring to the boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Strain out the solids and discard. Wipe out the pot and put it over medium heat. Melt the butter with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the flour. Cook this roux, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown. Slowly whisk in the strained stock being careful to work out any lumps. Cook until the gravy has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Italian Sausage Stuffing
Total Time:1 hr 25 min
Prep:25 min
Cook:1 hr
Yield:6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
3 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 cups 1/2-inch stale country white bread cubes (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
3 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 cups 1/2-inch stale country white bread cubes (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
Add the celery and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sage. Add the broth, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the parsley, bread cubes and sausage-broth mixture and stir until combined. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small cubes and scatter evenly over the stuffing. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, 20 to 30 more minutes.
Add the celery and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sage. Add the broth, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the parsley, bread cubes and sausage-broth mixture and stir until combined. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small cubes and scatter evenly over the stuffing. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, 20 to 30 more minutes.
Tyler Florence's Mashed Potatoes
I added "cold, peeled, chopped potatoes, cream, butter, and olive oil" to a pan. He also told us, "I like garlic. I like sage and rosemary flavor combinations, and a little bit of thyme." To my pot of 3 pounds of potatoes, I added enough half and half to just barely cover the potatoes. Frankly, I was scared about using straight cream, which is why I deviated slightly from his instruction. I then added about 3 tablespoons of salted butter and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. I added a few cloves of peeled garlic and half a bunch each of sage, rosemary, and thyme. I also included a significant amount of salt (at least a teaspoon) so the potatoes could absorb some of the flavor while cooking. I covered the pot and allowed it to simmer on medium until the potatoes became fork tender, about 20 minutes. The aroma in my kitchen was unbelievable.
Here what Tyler told us to do next: "When the potatoes are tender, I put a bowl on the counter and a colander inside that bowl. I pour the potatoes through the colander, and the cream will collect on the bottom. Then I'll put the potatoes back into the pot and take the potato-infused garlic cream and fold that back into the potatoes, and it's the most incredible flavor profile. It's the best mashed potato you'll ever taste in your entire life." And so, I did just that. I drained the potatoes, collecting the rich liquid while discarding the herb stems. I then mashed the potatoes, adding back in the liquid until I created velvety smooth mashed potatoes with little specks of garlic and herbs. I salted and peppered to taste and served up with my lemon-garlic-parsley roast turkey and gravy. These mashed potatoes are pure heaven. I can now agree with Tyler's affirmation; they really are the best mashed potatoes I've ever tasted in my entire life. And even though I was scared it would be a huge flop, I'm never going back to any other method again.
Brussels Sprouts With Lemon And Garlic (below) or Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
Total Time:35 min
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min
Yield:6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quartered if large)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives
1 lemon
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quartered if large)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives
Directions
Preheat the broiler. Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan. Remove wide strips of zest from the lemon using a vegetable peeler, taking care not to get the white pith. Add the zest to the olive oil and heat over medium heat until the zest is sizzling, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Put the Brussels sprouts on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle the olive oil over the sprouts, leaving the zest in the pan. Toss the Brussels sprouts and spread in a single layer (it's OK if some of the leaves fall off). Season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Put the Brussels sprouts on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle the olive oil over the sprouts, leaving the zest in the pan. Toss the Brussels sprouts and spread in a single layer (it's OK if some of the leaves fall off). Season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Broil, stirring often, until the Brussels sprouts are tender and charred in spots, 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice the reserved lemon zest; add to the Brussels sprouts along with the garlic during the last 2 minutes of broiling. Transfer to a bowl, add the chives and toss. Season with salt and pepper.