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How to make roasted Turkey ?

Ingredients     2 cups apple cider     1/3 cup real maple syrup     2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme     2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram     1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest     3/4 cup butter, softened     salt and pepper to taste           1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved     2 cups chopped onion     1 1/2 cups chopped celery     1 1/2 cups chopped carrots     3 cups chicken broth           1/4 cup all-purpose flour     1 bay leaf     1/2 cup apple brandy Directions :     Combine apple cider and maple syrup in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until reduced to 1/2 cup, then remove pan from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon thyme, tablespoon marjoram, and lemon zest. Stir in butter until melted, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until cold.     Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place rack in lower third of oven.     Place turkey on a rack

How to make Stuffed Peppers ?

  Ingredients Servings 2      1 cup water     1/2 cup uncooked Arborio rice     2 green bell peppers, halved and seeded     1 tablespoon olive oil     2 green onions, thinly sliced     1 teaspoon dried basil     1 teaspoon Italian seasoning     1 teaspoon salt     1 pinch ground black pepper     1 tomato, diced     1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions     Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.     In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.     Place the peppers cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender and skin starts to brown.     While the peppers are roasting, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato, and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the cooked

How to make the best Brownies ?

      Ingredients     1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter     3/4 cup white sugar     1-1/2 eggs     3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract     1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder     1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour     1/8 teaspoon salt     1/8 teaspoon baking powder          2 tablespoons and 3/4 teaspoon butter, softened     2 tablespoons and 3/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder     2-1/4 teaspoons honey     3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract     3/4 cup confectioners' sugar Directions :      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.     In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.     Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Ovide overcook.     To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup

How to make Red Velvet Cake? ~ Video

How to make Red Velvet Cake?   ~ Video