Dimitri wrote:


> I just wanted to mention there is no such thing as a "Proper" thanksgiving
> dinner. The dinner itself is going to very greatly depending upon the
> region of the country, and the ethnicity of the people, if any. Whatever you
> do it will be just fine. Remember you're establishing your own traditions
> not replacing someone else's.

I dunno Dimitri. I just can't abide by jello
salads, green salads and other ethnic dishes being
served by the pilgrims. I do try to focus on more
traditional Anglo-Saxon type foods, but that's
just me.
Goomba

>KajiKit writes:
>
>Help! It's my first thanksgiving in the USA and I have no idea
>whatsoever about what's required. I'd hoped that we'd be invited to a
>'proper' thanksgiving someplace else but none of his family came up to
>bat, so I have to do it for us. We bought a 4-1/2 pound fresh turkey
>breast (the smallest they had in the store), some potatoes and a sweet
>potato to roast. What else do we need? In Australia turkey is a
>christmas dish, but I've never been the one to do the cooking - my
>uncle or my mother has! How do I roast the beast without ruining it?
>
>What else do I need to buy at the market tonight to make this a
>'proper' thanksgiving dinner?
>
>BTW, there are only two of us, so we don't want to overload... we'll
>be eating turkey for at least a week as it is!

Gotta have apple cider, no friggin' apple juice. Also sweet potato and
pineapple bake w/marshmallow topping.


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"Goomba38" > wrote in message
...
> Dimitri wrote:
>
>
>> I just wanted to mention there is no such thing as a "Proper"
>> thanksgiving dinner. The dinner itself is going to very greatly
>> depending upon the region of the country, and the ethnicity of the
>> people, if any. Whatever you do it will be just fine. Remember you're
>> establishing your own traditions not replacing someone else's.
>
> I dunno Dimitri. I just can't abide by jello salads, green salads and
> other ethnic dishes being served by the pilgrims. I do try to focus on
> more traditional Anglo-Saxon type foods, but that's just me.
> Goomba

here you go - Just add canned fruit.

Dimitri

;-)


2 (3 oz.) pkg. Jell-O, any flavor
1 3/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. Miracle Whip
Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Add cold water. Gradually add to Miracle
Whip. Whip and blend well. Pour into lightly oiled 1 quart mold and chill
until firm. Serve with fruit. Mixture divides into 2 layers while chilling.

"Goomba38" > wrote in message
...
> Dimitri wrote:
>
>
>> I just wanted to mention there is no such thing as a "Proper"
>> thanksgiving dinner. The dinner itself is going to very greatly
>> depending upon the region of the country, and the ethnicity of the
>> people, if any. Whatever you do it will be just fine. Remember you're
>> establishing your own traditions not replacing someone else's.
>
> I dunno Dimitri. I just can't abide by jello salads, green salads and
> other ethnic dishes being served by the pilgrims. I do try to focus on
> more traditional Anglo-Saxon type foods, but that's just me.
> Goomba

here you go - Just add canned fruit.

Dimitri

;-)


2 (3 oz.) pkg. Jell-O, any flavor
1 3/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. Miracle Whip
Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Add cold water. Gradually add to Miracle
Whip. Whip and blend well. Pour into lightly oiled 1 quart mold and chill
until firm. Serve with fruit. Mixture divides into 2 layers while chilling.

Karen AKA KajiKit wrote:
> Help! It's my first thanksgiving in the USA and I have no idea
> whatsoever about what's required. I'd hoped that we'd be invited to a
> 'proper' thanksgiving someplace else but none of his family came up to
> bat, so I have to do it for us. We bought a 4-1/2 pound fresh turkey
> breast (the smallest they had in the store), some potatoes and a sweet
> potato to roast. What else do we need? In Australia turkey is a
> christmas dish, but I've never been the one to do the cooking - my
> uncle or my mother has! How do I roast the beast without ruining it?
>
> What else do I need to buy at the market tonight to make this a
> 'proper' thanksgiving dinner?
>
> BTW, there are only two of us, so we don't want to overload... we'll
> be eating turkey for at least a week as it is!


To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
breaking things.


But back to your question. There are tons of variations, but the basic
Thanksgiving dinner consists of turkey (though a smaller fowl may be
substituted), some sort of stuffing or dressing (many variations on the
recipe), a roasted orange vegetable (you chose sweet potato, but I think
a winter squash is more appropriate), another vegetable (again, usually
cooked in the oven though stove top is possible-- maybe green beans,
spinach or brussels sprouts), and pie for dessert (apple, pumpkin or pecan).


If you want to get fancy, try to incorporate these ingredients into the
menu somewhe apple, corn, cranberry, pecan, pumpkin, winter squash.
So you might have a corn bread stuffing, pecan muffins and apple pie
or corn as a side dish, apples in the stuffing and pumpkin pie.


--Lia

Julia Altshuler wrote:

<snip>
>
>
> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives. A
> truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant who
> goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then ruins
> everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels. You'll also
> need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some energetic
> children making noise, running around and (bonus points) breaking things.
>
> --Lia
>
>

OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in
our family. My condolences.

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

Julia Altshuler wrote:

<snip>
>
>
> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives. A
> truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant who
> goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then ruins
> everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels. You'll also
> need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some energetic
> children making noise, running around and (bonus points) breaking things.
>
> --Lia
>
>

OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in
our family. My condolences.

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

Steve Calvin > wrote in
:

> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>
> <snip>
>>
>>
>> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to
go
>> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative
>> relatives. A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one
>> participant who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other
>> preparations, then ruins everything by complaining about how
>> unappreciated she feels. You'll also need a bunch of guys watching
>> football on t.v. and some energetic children making noise, running
>> around and (bonus points) breaking things.
>>
>> --Lia
>>
>>
>
> OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in
> our family. My condolences.
>

Grandpa would take great pride AND time carving the turkey at the head
of the table, it was such an agonizing ceremony!

Also, what thanksgiving is complete without retelling the same old
jokes year after year?

Andy

Steve Calvin > wrote in
:

> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>
> <snip>
>>
>>
>> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to
go
>> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative
>> relatives. A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one
>> participant who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other
>> preparations, then ruins everything by complaining about how
>> unappreciated she feels. You'll also need a bunch of guys watching
>> football on t.v. and some energetic children making noise, running
>> around and (bonus points) breaking things.
>>
>> --Lia
>>
>>
>
> OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in
> our family. My condolences.
>

Grandpa would take great pride AND time carving the turkey at the head
of the table, it was such an agonizing ceremony!

Also, what thanksgiving is complete without retelling the same old
jokes year after year?

Andy

Steve Calvin wrote:
> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>
>> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>> A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>> who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>> ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>> You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>> energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>> breaking things.
>
> OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in our
> family. My condolences.



Oh, I haven't had a traditional Thanksgiving like the one described
above in years and years, but I remember how it is supposed to go.
Nowadays, Thanksgiving is a relatively tranquil affair without much
food, no t.v., and a small guest list.


--Lia

Julia Altshuler wrote:

> Steve Calvin wrote:
>
>> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>>
>>> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>>> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative
>>> relatives. A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one
>>> participant who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other
>>> preparations, then ruins everything by complaining about how
>>> unappreciated she feels. You'll also need a bunch of guys watching
>>> football on t.v. and some energetic children making noise, running
>>> around and (bonus points) breaking things.
>>
>>
>> OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in
>> our family. My condolences.
>
>
>
>
> Oh, I haven't had a traditional Thanksgiving like the one described
> above in years and years, but I remember how it is supposed to go.
> Nowadays, Thanksgiving is a relatively tranquil affair without much
> food, no t.v., and a small guest list.
>
>
> --Lia
>
Phew, I'm glad for ya! ;-) Hopefully tomorrow will be a great day for
you and yours. And actually to everyone on the group!

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

Julia Altshuler wrote:

> Steve Calvin wrote:
>
>> Julia Altshuler wrote:
>>
>>> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>>> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative
>>> relatives. A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one
>>> participant who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other
>>> preparations, then ruins everything by complaining about how
>>> unappreciated she feels. You'll also need a bunch of guys watching
>>> football on t.v. and some energetic children making noise, running
>>> around and (bonus points) breaking things.
>>
>>
>> OUCH. Sure glad that things are different, and always have been, in
>> our family. My condolences.
>
>
>
>
> Oh, I haven't had a traditional Thanksgiving like the one described
> above in years and years, but I remember how it is supposed to go.
> Nowadays, Thanksgiving is a relatively tranquil affair without much
> food, no t.v., and a small guest list.
>
>
> --Lia
>
Phew, I'm glad for ya! ;-) Hopefully tomorrow will be a great day for
you and yours. And actually to everyone on the group!

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

"Dimitri" > wrote:

>I just wanted to mention there is no such thing as a "Proper" thanksgiving
>dinner.

Huh? Though the details vary, the general outlines of a Thanksgiving
dinner are about as universal as cuisine gets here in the US.

D.
--
Touch-twice life. Eat. Drink. Laugh.

-Resolved: To be more temperate in my postings.
Oct 5th, 2004 JDL

"Dimitri" > wrote:

>I just wanted to mention there is no such thing as a "Proper" thanksgiving
>dinner.

Huh? Though the details vary, the general outlines of a Thanksgiving
dinner are about as universal as cuisine gets here in the US.

D.
--
Touch-twice life. Eat. Drink. Laugh.

-Resolved: To be more temperate in my postings.
Oct 5th, 2004 JDL

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> wrote:
>
>To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>breaking things.
>
>--Lia
>
too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.

your pal,
blake

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> wrote:
>
>To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>breaking things.
>
>--Lia
>
too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.

your pal,
blake

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> wrote:
>
>To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>breaking things.
>
>--Lia
>
too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.

your pal,
blake

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:04:48 GMT, blake murphy wrote:

> On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> > wrote:
>>
>>To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>>out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>>A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>>who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>>ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>>You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>>energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>>breaking things.
>>
>>--Lia
>>
> too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.

I'm not as think as you drunk I am!

--

-Jeff B. (Lia's uncle)
zoomie at fastmail dot fm

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:04:48 GMT, blake murphy wrote:

> On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> > wrote:
>>
>>To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>>out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>>A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>>who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>>ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>>You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>>energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>>breaking things.
>>
>>--Lia
>>
> too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.

I'm not as think as you drunk I am!

--

-Jeff B. (Lia's uncle)
zoomie at fastmail dot fm

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:04:48 GMT, blake murphy wrote:

> On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> > wrote:
>>
>>To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
>>out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
>>A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
>>who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
>>ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
>>You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
>>energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
>>breaking things.
>>
>>--Lia
>>
> too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.

I'm not as think as you drunk I am!

--

-Jeff B. (Lia's uncle)
zoomie at fastmail dot fm

Yeff wrote:
<snip>
>>
>>too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.
>
>
> I'm not as think as you drunk I am!
>

Margaret Hoolihan of MASH I believe?

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

Yeff wrote:
<snip>
>>
>>too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.
>
>
> I'm not as think as you drunk I am!
>

Margaret Hoolihan of MASH I believe?

--
Steve

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it's ass?"

Speaking from....

I spent Thanksgiving alone, in the crisp freezing air under the
northern lights. It was the best Thanksgiving I've had in some time.

Plan to spend Xmas in a similar fashion. None of what is described here
holds any charm for me anymore. In fact, truth be told, it never did.
Here's to breaking stereotypes.

Zee

Speaking from....

I spent Thanksgiving alone, in the crisp freezing air under the
northern lights. It was the best Thanksgiving I've had in some time.

Plan to spend Xmas in a similar fashion. None of what is described here
holds any charm for me anymore. In fact, truth be told, it never did.
Here's to breaking stereotypes.

Zee

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:10:12 -0600, zxcvbob
> wrote:

> I'd just guess 165 degrees F.

You're right. I took my turkey out at 165 and the white
meat was still moist & juicy... the dark was well cooked
too.


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:10:12 -0600, zxcvbob
> wrote:

> I'd just guess 165 degrees F.

You're right. I took my turkey out at 165 and the white
meat was still moist & juicy... the dark was well cooked
too.


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:41:04 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> Turkey Divine

do you mean turkey divan?

Would you please post a recipe? Son went to a TDay party
after ours and came home with an entire turkey. Need
recipes!




sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:41:04 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> Turkey Divine

do you mean turkey divan?

Would you please post a recipe? Son went to a TDay party
after ours and came home with an entire turkey. Need
recipes!




sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

sf wrote:

> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:41:04 -0500, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
> > Turkey Divine
>
> do you mean turkey divan?

No. That would make it like a piece of furniture.

>
>
> Would you please post a recipe? Son went to a TDay party
> after ours and came home with an entire turkey. Need
> recipes!

It's a dish that my wife usually deals with, originally Chicken Divine,
but she substitutes left over turkey for chicken. She makes a white
sauce, blanches broccoli spears, places a layer of broccoli spears on
the bottom of a baking pan, places slices of cold turkey over the
broccoli, covers the whole works with white sauce and then grates fresh
Parmesan cheese over it and bakes it at 350 F for 20-25 minutes


I used a Google to find a more exact recipe and found dozens of recipes
for Chicken Divine but almost everyone is different, variations with
potato, condensed mushroom soup, nutmeg, sherry, egg yolks etc. Most of
them call for poaching chicken breasts. It seems there is no single
definitive recipe for this simple casserole, but the one we use is a
dandy way to deal with left over turkey, or chicken of course. You can
alter the amount of ingredients depending on how much leftover fowl you
have and how many you want to serve.

sf wrote:

> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:41:04 -0500, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
> > Turkey Divine
>
> do you mean turkey divan?

No. That would make it like a piece of furniture.

>
>
> Would you please post a recipe? Son went to a TDay party
> after ours and came home with an entire turkey. Need
> recipes!

It's a dish that my wife usually deals with, originally Chicken Divine,
but she substitutes left over turkey for chicken. She makes a white
sauce, blanches broccoli spears, places a layer of broccoli spears on
the bottom of a baking pan, places slices of cold turkey over the
broccoli, covers the whole works with white sauce and then grates fresh
Parmesan cheese over it and bakes it at 350 F for 20-25 minutes


I used a Google to find a more exact recipe and found dozens of recipes
for Chicken Divine but almost everyone is different, variations with
potato, condensed mushroom soup, nutmeg, sherry, egg yolks etc. Most of
them call for poaching chicken breasts. It seems there is no single
definitive recipe for this simple casserole, but the one we use is a
dandy way to deal with left over turkey, or chicken of course. You can
alter the amount of ingredients depending on how much leftover fowl you
have and how many you want to serve.

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:38:28 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>
>sf wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:41:04 -0500, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > Turkey Divine
>>
>> do you mean turkey divan?
>
>No. That would make it like a piece of furniture.
>
>>
>>
>> Would you please post a recipe? Son went to a TDay party
>> after ours and came home with an entire turkey. Need
>> recipes!
>
>It's a dish that my wife usually deals with, originally Chicken Divine,
>but she substitutes left over turkey for chicken. She makes a white
>sauce, blanches broccoli spears, places a layer of broccoli spears on
>the bottom of a baking pan, places slices of cold turkey over the
>broccoli, covers the whole works with white sauce and then grates fresh
>Parmesan cheese over it and bakes it at 350 F for 20-25 minutes
>
>
>I used a Google to find a more exact recipe and found dozens of recipes
>for Chicken Divine but almost everyone is different, variations with
>potato, condensed mushroom soup, nutmeg, sherry, egg yolks etc. Most of
>them call for poaching chicken breasts. It seems there is no single
>definitive recipe for this simple casserole, but the one we use is a
>dandy way to deal with left over turkey, or chicken of course. You can
>alter the amount of ingredients depending on how much leftover fowl you
>have and how many you want to serve.

I have a good, tried and true recipe for that!

Regards,
Tracy R.

Turkey Divan

1 bunch broccoli; cut in flowerets
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups broth (turkey, chicken or vegetable)
1 cup Parmesan cheese; grated, divided
2 tablespoons dry white wine*
1/2 cup half and half
3/4 pound cooked turkey breast**; cut in 1/2-inch cubes

* You can use more broth in place of the wine, if you prefer. Wine's
better though. <g>

** I'm sure that, at the moment, everyone has leftover thanksgiving
turkey that probably isn't smoked; but just so you know, this is
wonderful made with smoked turkey breast!

Cut the broccoli into flowerets and steam until just barely tender;
you want it a little crisp. Preheat oven to 375F.

Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and nutmeg and cook,
stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and
gradually stir in broth. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly,
then cook one more minute. Stir in 1/2 the cheese and the wine.

Add half and half to cheese sauce; DO NOT LET IT BOIL.

In an ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish, layer hot broccoli, turkey,
cheese sauce and remaining cheese. Bake about 15 minutes to melt the
cheese.

Tracy's Note: Awesome! Absolutely delicious! I often use a piece of
smoked turkey from the deli; I just have them slice it off in a chunk
instead of slices like the normally do for sandwiches.

Serves 6.

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:38:28 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>
>sf wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:41:04 -0500, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > Turkey Divine
>>
>> do you mean turkey divan?
>
>No. That would make it like a piece of furniture.
>
>>
>>
>> Would you please post a recipe? Son went to a TDay party
>> after ours and came home with an entire turkey. Need
>> recipes!
>
>It's a dish that my wife usually deals with, originally Chicken Divine,
>but she substitutes left over turkey for chicken. She makes a white
>sauce, blanches broccoli spears, places a layer of broccoli spears on
>the bottom of a baking pan, places slices of cold turkey over the
>broccoli, covers the whole works with white sauce and then grates fresh
>Parmesan cheese over it and bakes it at 350 F for 20-25 minutes
>
>
>I used a Google to find a more exact recipe and found dozens of recipes
>for Chicken Divine but almost everyone is different, variations with
>potato, condensed mushroom soup, nutmeg, sherry, egg yolks etc. Most of
>them call for poaching chicken breasts. It seems there is no single
>definitive recipe for this simple casserole, but the one we use is a
>dandy way to deal with left over turkey, or chicken of course. You can
>alter the amount of ingredients depending on how much leftover fowl you
>have and how many you want to serve.

I have a good, tried and true recipe for that!

Regards,
Tracy R.

Turkey Divan

1 bunch broccoli; cut in flowerets
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups broth (turkey, chicken or vegetable)
1 cup Parmesan cheese; grated, divided
2 tablespoons dry white wine*
1/2 cup half and half
3/4 pound cooked turkey breast**; cut in 1/2-inch cubes

* You can use more broth in place of the wine, if you prefer. Wine's
better though. <g>

** I'm sure that, at the moment, everyone has leftover thanksgiving
turkey that probably isn't smoked; but just so you know, this is
wonderful made with smoked turkey breast!

Cut the broccoli into flowerets and steam until just barely tender;
you want it a little crisp. Preheat oven to 375F.

Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and nutmeg and cook,
stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and
gradually stir in broth. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly,
then cook one more minute. Stir in 1/2 the cheese and the wine.

Add half and half to cheese sauce; DO NOT LET IT BOIL.

In an ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish, layer hot broccoli, turkey,
cheese sauce and remaining cheese. Bake about 15 minutes to melt the
cheese.

Tracy's Note: Awesome! Absolutely delicious! I often use a piece of
smoked turkey from the deli; I just have them slice it off in a chunk
instead of slices like the normally do for sandwiches.

Serves 6.

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:36:05 -0500, Steve Calvin wrote:

> Yeff wrote:
> <snip>
>>>
>>>too funny, lia. you left out the drunken uncle, though.
>>
>>
>> I'm not as think as you drunk I am!
>>
>
> Margaret Hoolihan of MASH I believe?

That sounds right.

--

-Jeff B.
zoomie at fastmail dot fm

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 22:24:45 GMT, "Dimitri"
> wrote:

>
> IMHO the only important thing is to be thankful for what you have

You're absolutely right!!!

My mother emailed me Friday about what she has to be
thankful for and she was "on the money". She made a move
from one state to another a few years ago and has had two
major medical scares since the move. On the bright side,
she thinks if she was still where she moved FROM she
wouldn't have had the high level of care that she found
where she lives now.

There are other things she's profoundly grateful for this
year, but the medical care she got during the latest scare
is what makes me very grateful.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 22:24:45 GMT, "Dimitri"
> wrote:

>
> IMHO the only important thing is to be thankful for what you have

You're absolutely right!!!

My mother emailed me Friday about what she has to be
thankful for and she was "on the money". She made a move
from one state to another a few years ago and has had two
major medical scares since the move. On the bright side,
she thinks if she was still where she moved FROM she
wouldn't have had the high level of care that she found
where she lives now.

There are other things she's profoundly grateful for this
year, but the medical care she got during the latest scare
is what makes me very grateful.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 23:36:43 GMT, "Dimitri"
> wrote:

>
> "Goomba38" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Dimitri wrote:
> >
> >
> >> I just wanted to mention there is no such thing as a "Proper"
> >> thanksgiving dinner. The dinner itself is going to very greatly
> >> depending upon the region of the country, and the ethnicity of the
> >> people, if any. Whatever you do it will be just fine. Remember you're
> >> establishing your own traditions not replacing someone else's.
> >
> > I dunno Dimitri. I just can't abide by jello salads, green salads and
> > other ethnic dishes being served by the pilgrims. I do try to focus on
> > more traditional Anglo-Saxon type foods, but that's just me.
> > Goomba
>
> here you go - Just add canned fruit.
>

LOL!

The thought of Jello and Pilgrims gave me a big laugh... but
you put frosting on the cake.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> wrote:

> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
> A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
> who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
> ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
> You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
> energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
> breaking things.

I must be completely out of the loop because I've NEVER
spent one Thanksgiving with people watching football on TV,
arguing and/or complaining.

<VBG>
Honestly, holidays are great for me, because I MAKE them
great (which means letting go of people who will ruin it).


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:09:01 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> wrote:

> To make it a proper Thanksgiving dinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go
> out and get yourself a bunch of irritating or argumentative relatives.
> A truly traditional Thanksgiving consists of at least one participant
> who goes overboard with cleaning, cooking and other preparations, then
> ruins everything by complaining about how unappreciated she feels.
> You'll also need a bunch of guys watching football on t.v. and some
> energetic children making noise, running around and (bonus points)
> breaking things.

I must be completely out of the loop because I've NEVER
spent one Thanksgiving with people watching football on TV,
arguing and/or complaining.

<VBG>
Honestly, holidays are great for me, because I MAKE them
great (which means letting go of people who will ruin it).


sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:36:05 -0500, Steve Calvin
> wrote:

>
> Margaret Hoolihan of MASH I believe?

Sir, you are a connoisseur of fine television.



sf
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On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:36:05 -0500, Steve Calvin
> wrote:

>
> Margaret Hoolihan of MASH I believe?

Sir, you are a connoisseur of fine television.



sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments