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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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