Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook (92 page)

6 small red potatoes, quartered

2 cups sliced carrots

1½-2 lbs. boneless, skinless turkey thighs

¼ cup flour

2 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix

10¾-oz. can cream of mushroom soup

⅔ cup chicken broth,
or
water

1. Place vegetables in bottom of slow cooker.

2. Place turkey thighs over vegetables.

3. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl. Pour over turkey.

4. Cover. Cook on High 30 minutes. Reduce heat to Low and cook 7 hours, or until vegetables and meat are tender but not dry.

Variation:

Use 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice instead of potatoes.

Increase water to 1⅔ cups.

Increase dry onion soup to ¼ cup.

Continue with Step 4 above.

Turkey Thighs, Acorn Squash, and Apples

Mary E. Wheatley

Mashpee, MA

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep. Time: 35 minutes

Cooking Time: 6-8 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 6-qt.

2 lbs. acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1”- thick rings

6 medium-sized Granny Smith,
or
other tart, apples cored and cut into ½”-thick rings

4 turkey thighs, skin and excess fat removed

salt and pepper to taste

1 shallot,
or
small onion, chopped

½ cup apple juice,
or
cider

1 Tbsp. apple brandy

3 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

½ tsp. ground allspice

1. Spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick spray. Layer in squash, followed by apple rings.

2. Place turkey thighs on top. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and onion or shallot.

3. In a small bowl, combine apple juice, brandy, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Pour over turkey.

4. Cover. Cook on Low 6-8 hours, or just until turkey and squash are tender.

Barbecued Turkey Legs

Barbara Walker

Sturgis, SC

Makes 4-6 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 4-6 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4- to 5-qt.

4 turkey drumsticks

1-2 tsp. salt

¼-½ tsp. pepper

⅓ cup molasses

¼ cup vinegar

½ cup ketchup

3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

¾ tsp. hickory smoke

2 Tbsp. instant minced onion

1. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker.

2. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl. Pour over turkey.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 4-6 hours, or until turkey is tender.

Turkey Barbecue

Mary B. Sensenig

New Holland, PA

Makes 8 servings

Prep. Time: 10-20 minutes

Cooking Time: 9 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 3- to 4-qt.

4 cups boneless skinless turkey thighs,
uncooked
, cut in 1” lengths

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped celery

1 cup ketchup

½ cup water

1 tsp. dried mustard

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

½ tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. vinegar

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1. Mix all ingredients together in slow cooker.

2. Cover. Cook on High 1 hour.

3. Turn cooker to Low and cook 8 more hours.

Serving suggestion: This Barbecue will fill at least 8
sandwich rolls
.

Barbecued Turkey Cutlets

Maricarol Magill
, Freehold, NJ

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes • Cooking Time: 3 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4- to 5-qt.

6-8 (1½-2 lbs.) turkey cutlets

¼ cup molasses

¼ cup cider vinegar

¼ cup ketchup

3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. garlic salt

3 Tbsp. chopped onion

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

¼ tsp. pepper

1. Place turkey cutlets in slow cooker.

2. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl. Pour over turkey.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 3 hours.

Serving suggestion: Serve over
white
or
brown rice
.

Fruited Turkey and Yams

Jean M. Butzer

Batavia, NY

Makes 4 servings

Prep. Time: 30-40 minutes

Cooking Time: 3-10 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-qt.

¼ stick (2 Tbsp.) butter

2-3 lbs. (3-4) turkey thighs, cut in half lengthwise

2 medium (2 cups) yams,
or
sweet potatoes, cut crosswise into ½”-thick slices

1 cup mixed chopped dried fruit

1 tsp. chopped garlic

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

¾ cup orange juice

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet. Add turkey thighs, skin-side down. Brown over medium-high heat, turning once. Drain off drippings.

2. Meanwhile, place yams in slow cooker. Top with turkey thighs.

3. Sprinkle with dried fruit, garlic, salt, and pepper.

4. Gently pour orange juice into cooker, being careful not to disturb fruit and seasonings.

5. Cover. Cook on Low 8-10 hours or on High 3-4 hours, just until turkey is tender.