Re: Thanksgiving Turkey Cake Recipe

Idiot.

On 11/25/10, Travis <baconlard@gmail.com> wrote:
> Grind up one libtard. Bake. Feed to hogs.
>
> On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 9:29 AM, THE ANNOINTED ONE
> <markmkahle@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Tommy, You do realize that at least 10% of all birds are gay,
>> right ??
>>
>> On Nov 25, 9:11 am, Tommy News <tommysn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Thanksgiving Turkey Cake Recipe
>> >
>> > Total: 1 hr, plus 1 hr baking time
>> >
>> > Makes: 8 to 10 servings
>> >
>> > Thanksgiving Turkey Cake
>> >
>> > By Amy Wisniewski
>> >
>> > Whether this Thanksgiving centerpiece incites horror, amazement, or
>> > confusion when it's served, it's certain to evoke some kind of
>> > outburst. Warning: This dish is not recommended for people who require
>> > an inch of space between food groups.
>> >
>> > Game plan: The mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes can be made ahead.
>> > Rewarm them just prior to assembling the cake, so they are easy to
>> > spread.
>> >
>> > If your attention lapses and the marshmallows happen to burn or catch
>> > fire while broiling (this actually happened to us), relax and just
>> > blow out the flames. Peel away the burnt marshmallows, leaving the
>> > sweet potato layer intact, and start over with a fresh topping of
>> > marshmallows.
>> >
>> > This recipe was featured as part of our story on Thanksgiving Turkey
>> > Recipes, Traditional to Trippy.
>> >
>> > INGREDIENTS
>> > For the turkey layers:
>> > Unsalted butter, for coating the pans
>> > 2 pounds ground turkey breast
>> > 1 cup quick-cooking oats
>> > 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated on the small holes of a box grater
>> > 1/3 cup ketchup
>> > 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
>> > 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
>> > 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
>> > 2 tablespoons soy sauce
>> > 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
>> > 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage leaves
>> > 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
>> > 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
>> >
>> > For the sweet potato layer:
>> > 1 pound sweet potatoes
>> > 1/4 cup whole milk
>> > 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
>> > 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
>> > 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
>> > Pinch ground mace or nutmeg
>> > Freshly ground black pepper
>> >
>> > To assemble:
>> > About 5 cups or 1 recipe Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, warm
>> > 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, such as our Cranberry and Citrus Sauce,
>> > chilled, excess liquid drained
>> > 2 1/2 cups Sausage Stuffing, warm
>> > 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
>> > Gravy, for serving (optional)
>> > INSTRUCTIONS
>> > For the turkey layers:
>> > Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat 2
>> > (8-inch) cake pans with butter; set aside.
>> > Place all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix, using clean
>> > hands, until combined (don't squeeze or overwork). Divide the mixture
>> > evenly between the pans, spreading it to the edges and smoothing out
>> > the top. Bake until cooked through and the cakes begin to pull away
>> > from the edges of the pans, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven
>> > (but leave the oven on), and let cool for about 10 minutes. Using a
>> > paper towel, blot away any excess fat from the cake layers' surface;
>> > set aside. (While the turkey cakes are cooking, make the sweet
>> > potatoes.)
>> >
>> > For the sweet potato layer:
>> > Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan with a tightfitting lid.
>> > Add enough water to reach just below the basket; bring to a boil over
>> > high heat, then reduce the heat to low and gently simmer.
>> > Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
>> > Once the water is simmering, place the cubes in the steamer basket,
>> > cover, and steam until the potatoes just give when pierced with a
>> > fork, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the steamer basket with the
>> > potatoes to a plate; set aside.
>> > Discard the water in the saucepan. Place the milk and butter in the
>> > saucepan and heat over low heat until the butter has melted. Turn off
>> > the heat, add the reserved sweet potatoes and the brown sugar, salt,
>> > and mace or nutmeg, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Taste
>> > and season with salt and pepper as desired; keep warm.
>> >
>> > To assemble:
>> > Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven.
>> > Run a knife around the edge of the turkey cakes. Unmold one of the
>> > turkey layers and place it bottom-side up on an overturned 8-inch cake
>> > pan or in an ovenproof serving dish. With a long knife or offset
>> > spatula, evenly spread 1 1/4 cups of the mashed potatoes over the top
>> > of the cake, leaving a 1/2 -inch border (keep the remaining potatoes
>> > warm).
>> > Using the back of a clean spoon, spread the cranberry sauce evenly
>> > over the mashed potatoes.
>> > Using your hands, gently pack the stuffing in an even layer over the
>> > cranberry sauce, using one hand to keep any stuffing from falling off
>> > the side. Press gently on the stuffing to make sure it adheres to the
>> > mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
>> > Evenly spread another 1 1/4 cups of the mashed potatoes over the
>> > stuffing (keep the remaining potatoes warm).
>> > Unmold the second turkey layer and place it bottom-side up on top of
>> > the mashed potatoes.
>> > Transfer the cake pan or serving dish with the partially assembled
>> > cake to a baking sheet and bake until heated through, about 30 to 40
>> > minutes (an instant-read thermometer should register 165°F).
>> > Remove from the oven and set aside. Heat the oven to broil.
>> > With a long knife or offset spatula, evenly coat the outside (but not
>> > top) of the entire cake with the remaining mashed potatoes (you may
>> > have a little left over).
>> > With a clean long knife or offset spatula, evenly spread all of the
>> > sweet potatoes on top of the cake. Arrange the marshmallows across
>> > the top and gently press them into the sweet potatoes.
>> > Return the baking sheet with the assembled cake to the oven and broil
>> > until the marshmallows are golden, about 1 to 2 minutes (watch closely
>> > so the marshmallows don't burn). Using two flat spatulas, carefully
>> > transfer the cake to a serving dish. Serve immediately with gravy, if
>> > desired.
>> >
>> > More:http://www.chow.com/recipes/29029-thanksgiving-turkey-cake
>> >
>> > --
>> > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
>> > Have a great day,
>> > Tommy
>>
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