tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post2902873149103486721..comments2024-03-27T17:05:32.146-07:00Comments on creative savv: Roasting a whole turkey when I don't have a crowd to feedLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-5855111476136691632017-09-21T18:53:59.644-07:002017-09-21T18:53:59.644-07:00We also buy them ahead and roast them several time...We also buy them ahead and roast them several times throughout the year. This year we have one "bonus" turkey still left due an older friend of mine deciding she doesn't want to lift them in and out of the oven anymore (disability, not laziness). So she gave me a turkey she had in her freezer. Waiting till it cools a bit to roast it--96 plus oppressive humidity doesn't make it appealing, but next week we're supposed to have a cold front and get down to mid-70's.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396716408304381802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-58146265008973860862017-09-20T17:04:12.322-07:002017-09-20T17:04:12.322-07:00Sometimes, I stock up and sometimes I don't be...Sometimes, I stock up and sometimes I don't because I don't always cook them in a timely manner. But it is really nice to have cooked turkey to grab for meals. We'll see how the prices are this year. Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-41986135043655052642017-09-20T15:49:01.308-07:002017-09-20T15:49:01.308-07:00Yum turkey:) I do not have one left from last year...Yum turkey:) I do not have one left from last year. We just have the freezer over the frig. That sounds so good. We had a sort of Greek chicken salad with orzo and olives over a bed of greens. It was really good. I like to make cold turkey salad with part of the left over Turkey.<br />Blessings,<br />PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-7130138776730554342017-09-20T11:54:30.848-07:002017-09-20T11:54:30.848-07:00Indian Summer here in CT, with temps to skirt 90 o...Indian Summer here in CT, with temps to skirt 90 over the weekend. CrazY we just had lows of the 40's overnight about 2 weeks ago! I also love to stock up on turkey/ham/roasts/whole chicken when I get a great price. I now have 3 hotel style turkey breasts, one ham (thinking Xmas) and several roast beef in the chest freezer.CTMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825780992878036362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-26558233822565118912017-09-20T10:40:22.849-07:002017-09-20T10:40:22.849-07:00Hi Alice,
wow, that is warm! In contrast, our hous...Hi Alice,<br />wow, that is warm! In contrast, our house is struggling to stay above 62 F this morning. Enjoy the last bit of summer while you can.<br />That sounds like a good plan, to roast your last turkey right after the weather turns cooler.<br />Have a great day, Alice!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-59251156887585383862017-09-20T10:38:14.133-07:002017-09-20T10:38:14.133-07:00Hi Kris,
I'm not a huge fan of the turkey flav...Hi Kris,<br />I'm not a huge fan of the turkey flavor, except the breast meat. I do as you do, with the rest of the meat, use in casseroles, pot pies and such. It hides the turkey-ness. I think I have a ham in the freezer, too, from last year! Shopping the holiday sales is a great way to buy meat to use at non-holiday times.<br />Have a great day, Kris!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-84461808505104182592017-09-20T10:26:28.060-07:002017-09-20T10:26:28.060-07:00Hi Lili,
Turkey sounds really good right now! I d...Hi Lili,<br /><br />Turkey sounds really good right now! I do have one in my freezer that my mom gave me last year. Dad can't have turkey as it gives him gout so I can't have them over for dinner either. I didn't use it then because I had bought one of my own. I should probably roast that thing right now and then portion it out for future meals just like you do. It will also make a bit more room in my freezer which is filled to the brim.<br /><br />I think roasting it sounds good, then I'll debone whatever I can, and then I'll use my pressure cooker to make a bunch of stock. <br /><br />It's quite warm here right now in Michigan 80 - 90 degrees all through mid-week next week. I may wait to do it when it cools off a bit.<br /><br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06024364480893258511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-62109092163899739182017-09-20T10:25:30.405-07:002017-09-20T10:25:30.405-07:00You and my husband should shop together. He was t...You and my husband should shop together. He was the one who introduced me to the concept of buying up turkeys and ham when they are at rock-bottom holiday prices, and then cooking them at non-holiday times. Turkey is not one of my favorite protein sources, but we typically use the leftovers in casseroles or soups and for that purpose, it's fine. Good advice on freezer storage. :)Krisnoreply@blogger.com