serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • crushed dried rosemary
  • Cornish hens
  • lemon
  • cubed yukon gold potatoes or 2 cups red potatoes
  • olive oil
You might need to buy:
  • cured corned beef brisket w/ spice packet
  • large onion
  • large carrots
  • bay leaves
  • garlic cloves
  • beef broth
  • dark brown sugar
  • mustard
  • caraway seeds
  • small cabbage
Belongs to shytowntee Roast Turkey - Brine, Roasting & Gravy 
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I got the basic recipe for this from the “Good Eats” television program, Alton Brown. He had some ingredients that I knew my family did not like so I added and substituted items I thought my family would like making this my own.

You might need to buy:
  • TURKEY:
  • melted unsalted butter
  • vegetable oil
  • VEGETABLE STOCK:
  • carrots
  • onion
  • ribs celery
  • whole stems parsley
  • garlic
  • BRINE:
  • kosher salt
  • light brown sugar
  • black peppercorns
  • poultry seasoning
  • ground ginger
  • large sprig fresh rosemary
  • ADDITIONAL BRINE INGREDIENTS TO BE ADDED LATER:
  • white wine
  • white cranberry juice
  • AROMATICS:
  • apple
  • onion
  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh sage
  • large stems parsley
  • rib celery
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • GRAVY:
  • liquid from cooked turkey pan
  • cornstarch
  • cooked giblets
You might need to buy:
  • fresh whole chicken
  • teaspoons salt
  • lemon
  • large garlic cloves
  • fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
  • pounds red-skinned potatoes
Belongs to shytowntee Roast Pork 
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • boneless pork butt
  • green onions
  • 1-inch lengths
  • thin slices peeled fresh ginger
  • soy sauce
  • dry sherry
  • brown sugar
  • five-flavored spice powder
  • hoisin sauce
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • duck
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • soy sauce
Belongs to shytowntee Layered Salad 
You might need to buy:
  • Lettuce
  • Carrots
  • Onion
  • Green peas
  • Ham
  • Cheese
  • sour cream
  • lemon juice
  • mustard
  • green onion
  • parsley
You might need to buy:
  • sweet pickle relish
  • chili sauce
Belongs to shytowntee Jello Salad 
You might need to buy:
  • small packages strawberry jello
  • boiling water
  • frozen strawberries
  • mashed bananas
  • chopped nuts
  • sour cream
Belongs to shytowntee Shrimp salad 
You might need to buy:
  • salad shrimp
  • Dressing: