Nov - Thanks Feast

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Host a service member for the Holiday

November Turkey - take the journey back in time

Our national holiday really stems from the feast held in the autumn of 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag to celebrate the colony's first successful harvest.

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Before dinner do MGM CSI experience or Mandalay Bay Sharks  or go to apache joe's bar and grill for some basketball toss, foosball, darts, pool tables and ping pong  5040 Broadbent Blvd  (702) 721-8563   children allowed


Cranberry Orange Mimosas
2 parts Champagne
1 part Cranberry Juice
2 parts Orange Juice
Garnish with Toothpick with slice of orange and a cranberry (optional)
Add juices to glass.
Top with champagne.
Add garnish.

Serve.
OR




Cranberry Orange Cocktail - 1 drink
1 part 7up -- 1 part cranberry juice -- 1 part orange juice
1 part vodka (optional)
garnish with slice of orange

or enjoy the Langers Cranberry/Pomegranate drink

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1 large box cranberry jello or 1 small box raspberry & 1 small box cherry
1 can cranberry sauce  **   1 (10 oz)  pkg frozen strawberries sweetened, no juice ** 1 small can pineapple drained— ** DO NOT add cold water, add frozen strawberries instead ** WHEN FIRM, or slightly firm can add walnuts as topping  (do day before)
Related imageTHANKSGIVING MAIN DISH—    http://johnmullsmeats.com/market/poultry/turkey/  ---> buy turkey here or mail   or  mail

4 servings = 4  12 oz turkey wings or    do turkey legs

Cut turkey wings at joints; discard wing tips. 
§  2 1/2 cups water
§  1 1/2 cup white vinegar
§  1/2 cup sugar
§  1 turkey wing per person = 4
Place turkey wings in slow cooker. Add cooking ingredients.  Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours (less wings, less time). Remove from slow cooker to plate; remove bones, fat etc using 2 forks split into bite-sized chunks.  After cooked & cleaned, season/rub with – meld overnight:
·         2 teaspoons salt.
·         1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
·         2 teaspoons dried thyme.
·         2 teaspoons dried rosemary.
·         1 teaspoon dried sage.
·         1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Gravy:
·         1/2 cup butter, cut into about 8 pieces
·         1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
·         1/2 cup all-purpose flour
·         4 cups chicken stock
  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat.
  • Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • Slowly add in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, constantly whisking to combine.
  • After a few minutes, the flour will be well incorporated into the butter. Slowly begin to pour in chicken broth into the pan, constantly whisking.
  • Allow the gravy to cook for several minutes, so that it can thicken up.  Add the turkey, until heated through.  Serve immediately over the stuffing, or keep on very low heat until you’re ready to serve.


  Image result for thanksgiving images  Step 2 - Veggie - 1 can ( 10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup * 1/2 cup milk * 1 tsp soy sauce * dash pepper *  2 cans ( 16oz)   green beans, drained *  1 1/3 cups french fried onions  STIR in milk, soup, soy sauce, pepper, add beans and onions pour in casserole dish then BAKE 20 min 350* TOP WITH remaining onions bake 5 more min    6 servings.   

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Thanksgiving Stuffing Side Dish Recipe – 
Ingredients
ü  3/4 cups chopped or sliced celery (3 stalks)
ü  1/2 cup chopped onion 
ü  1/4 cup butter or margarine
ü  1/2 tablespoon snipped fresh sage or 1 tsp. poultry seasoning or ground sage
ü  1/8 teaspoon black pepper
ü  6 cups dry bread cubes
ü  3/4 cups chicken broth

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large skillet cook celery and onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender but not brown. Remove from heat. Stir in sage and pepper. Place bread cubes in large bowl; add onion mixture. Drizzle with enough chicken broth to moisten; toss lightly to combine. Place stuffing in a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes or until heated through & not mushy.  6 servings

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