Turducken

No, spatchcocking turkey isn’t the next big fad to come along after pickleball!  It’s a nontraditional way to cook a turkey so that it heats more evenly and achieves a crispier skin.  The presentation is a bit, well… the cooked bird won’t look like a Norman Rockwell painting.  However, the taste is worth every bit of weird looks your dinner guests might throw your way. A spatchcocked turkey is roasted flattened out.  One of the best ways to understand why this helps is to look at a turkey sitting in a roasting pan.  With the traditional method, part of the...

Stuffed leg of lamb makes a delicious and healthy meal that will warm your soul on cold, winter evenings.  Many Americans are unaware of how good lamb is for you--it is lower in calories, has more omega-3’s, and less saturated fat than beef. The trick to cooking lamb is to resist overcooking.  Generally, lamb tastes best when cooked medium-rare, clocking in at 125°F to 135°F.  As your meat begins to reach the cooking time, begin taking the temperature sooner rather than later! Ingredients: 1- TBS boneless leg of lamb (about 4 ½ pounds) ½ cup dried apricots, reconstituted 3 medium...

Brrrr!  The nights are starting to take on that cool chill?  Rainy, cooler weather is just about upon us, which means it’s time to make a hearty stew.  This simple Braised Lamb Stew recipe is perfect for throwing on the stove in the early afternoon so you can enjoy the aroma all day while curled up with a good book or enjoying your favorite football game. This stew also takes advantage of the fantastic selection of local wines we have in Oregon.  Choose your favorite Pinot Noir for this recipe.  Just plan ahead--you’ll probably want an extra glass of it...

Best Chicken Fingers for the Entire Family If you have picky eaters at home, you likely make a lot of chicken nuggets or chicken fingers.  Pre-packaged chicken seems convenient, but the quality is sub-par, and the taste is, well…. Meh.  It’s simple to make chicken fingers from scratch, and this recipe is absolutely delicious.  It’s hard to say who will love it more...the kids or the adults! Ingredients: Six boneless, skinless TBS chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon thyme 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons...