2 Days Left: Take Your Turkey Out Of The Freezer
Chef Randy Feltis is solving your three most common Christmas dinner turkey dilemmas (Dec. 23)
The big day is almost here! With Santa’s impending arrival – it’s time to start thinking about a critical part of Christmas Day. THE TURKEY!
Whether it’s your first time tackling Christmas dinner or you’re a seasoned pro (no pun intended), we’re here to ensure your dinner doesn’t end in disaster. Step 1? Remembering to take your turkey out of the freezer – which should be done today.
Once you’ve let your turkey thaw and are ready to begin cooking – Chef Randy Feltis is here to remedy three unforeseen dilemmas you may be encountering.
It’s Christmas morning and my turkey is still frozen. What do I do?
Run it under cold water, crank your oven up at 500 degrees for the first 30 minutes to an hour, and then drop the oven’s temperature to the proper heat level for cooking.
Uh oh. I don’t have enough oven space for my turkey. Are there other ways to cook it?
Deep fry your bird, or throw it on the smoker! (Read Randy’s recipe in the gallery below for a scrumptious deep fried turkey).
My turkey is too dry. HELP!
Steam your turkey, or thin out your gravy and pour it on top!
Bon Appetit!
Check out some of our favourite Cityline Christmas recipes:
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Chef Randy Feltis’ Bacon Weave Turkey
Now THIS is a turkey you will be proud to serve! Full Recipe here
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Stuffed acorn squash with maple glazed pistachios
What’s a cool new way to eat your vegetables? By stuffing them into more vegetables! Your dinner guests have never seen squash look so good. Full Recipe here
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Whisky rosemary gravy
This recipe will add the right kick to your holiday bird. Full Recipe here
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Deep-Frying The Bird
Deep frying is the most time friendly way to prepare your bird this holday season. Full Recipe here and for an updated tutorial on deep frying the bird check out Chef Randuy Feltis’ Do’s and Don’t’s here
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Turkey, pumpkin and white bean chili
When the weather gets chilly, make a bowl of chili! Dig into this hearty bowl packed with lots of nutritious goodness and, of course, pumpkin. Full Recipe here
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Young heirloom carrots-with icewine mustard caraway seeds
This side dish is not only delicious but quick and easy to make and will add a boost of flavour to any mela this holiday season. Full Recipe here
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Potato parmesan and leek soup with crispy pancetta
The creamiest, most flavourful potato parmesan leek soup you will ever make! Perfect for the holiday season! Full Recipe here
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Mairlyn Smith’s pork tenderloin with cranberries and rosemary
A delicious, easy-to-make family dinner, perfectly festive for the holidays! Full Recipe here
Click here for Tracy’s Holiday Countdown launch video and your step-by-step guide to the season.