Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> On Thu 12 Nov 2009 09:52:30a, jmcquown told us...
>
> > "sf" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> On Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:01:03 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>>I can't wrap my head around oregano or ginger in a holiday bird, much
> >>>less in the dressiing.
> >>
> >> You haven't lived until you try chervil in turkey dressing. It's da
> >> bomb!
> >>
> >
> > You have to like turkey first. I'm roasting a cornish game hen The
> > dressing will be made on the side. Onion and garlic added to the
> > aforementioned herbs along with cooked wild rice and chicken stock.
> >
> > Jill
>
> I haven't quite decided. David will probably want turkey breast, but he
> doesn't eat stuffing/dressing. If I roast a turkey breast for him, I'll
> roast a chicken for myself so that I have leftovers. If I don't roast a
> turkey breast, then it will be capon which we'll both eat. In any case,
> I'll make a pan of cornbread dressing for myself, which will include the
> herbs we've discussed, along with onion, celery, toasted pecans, and dried
> cranberries.
>
> I like chervil with fish, eggs, salads, etc., but I'm not sure I'd like it
> with poultry.

Out of curiosity, have you tried a wild turkey (the kind they fly
poorly, not the kind you pour) vs. the bland industrial turkey you find
at most stores? Pretty significant difference between the two.