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    “Sans Pan” Cider Gravy

    “Sans Pan” Cider Gravy

    This is a great gravy to use when you’re grilling a bird and don’t have a pan to collect the juices. A quick turkey stock made from the neck and giblets (removed before the turkey roasts) is enhanced by a nutty roux and brightened by a splash of apple cider. As Nicki says, “it’s the perfect autumnal gravy.”

    Quick Turkey Stock

    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    Neck and gizzards (minus liver) from 1 turkey
    1 large onion, halved with skin on
    2 cloves garlic, skin on
    1 large carrot, roughly chopped
    2 celery ribs, roughly chopped
    8 white peppercorns
    5 allspice berries
    2 bay leaves
    3 thyme sprigs
    4 cups water
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    Grandma Friese’s Whole Cranberries
    Grandma Friese’s Whole Cranberries

    Grandma Friese was famous in our family for writing out recipes that began with things like “Take a bottle of cream…” without any indication, for those of us who grew up in the post-milkman era, what the size of a “bottle” might be. And that’s the way this recipe was originally handed down to me. She used to make these cranberries way ahead of time and let them ferment; they have quite a kick.

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    Sweet Pepper Confit
    Sweet Pepper Confit

    Summer vegetable confits, like this one from sweet peppers and garlic, are exceptionally versatile in the kitchen; the ultimate summer convenience food.

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    Habanero-Mango Salsa
    Habanero-Mango Salsa

    The sugar and acid mellow out the intensity of the pepper for a salsa that’s tart and sweet with a hum of heat.

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