Saturday, December 27, 2014

Turkey Neck Gravy

Take that nasty turkey neck from the brine, and gather some of the herbs to brown it in a pan with ~ 2 Tbsp. of EVOO.
  • Keep that neck browning for 5-10 minutes to get burned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. 
  • Add ~ 2 cups chicken stock and reduce, scraping bits of the bottom of the pan. 
  • Add 1 Tbsp flour to make roux and thicken. 
  • Add 2+ Tbsp heavy whipping cream and stir.  
  • Add 2 shots cognac or brandy and cook off a bit. 
  • Remove Turkey Neck and herb bits and dispose. 
  • Continue to reduce until ready to serve. Gravy will thicken when setting. 
  • Season to taste, but the brine really helps with this!

Sunday, November 23, 2014

B-Fast Casserole Muffins

8 oz. can Croissant Rolls
1 lb. bfast sausage 6 liquid eggs
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper

  1. Preheat oven to 350. 
  2. Spray 12-muffin pan with cooking spray. 
  3. Line the muffin tins with croissant squares from bottom up along the sides. 
  4. Brown the b-fast sausage and drain on paper towel. 
  5. Scramble eggs, sausage, cheese and divide into the muffin pan. 
  6. Bake 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown. 
  7. Let cool a bit before removing from pan.