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--- recipes [2025.09.07 16:03] – [Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies] Steve Isenberg
+++ recipes [2025.11.29 13:07] (current) – [Roasting a turkey] Steve Isenberg
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 ====Roasting a turkey====
-Recipe was originally from Dave Maynard, a local Boston radio/TV celebrity, from over 20 years ago; received in the 90's from CarolP.
+Recipe was originally from Dave Maynard, a local Boston radio/TV celebrity, received in the 90's from CarolP.  Updated 11/29/2025.
   * Take a turkey, wash and remove giblets.  Dry.
-  * Take weight of turkey, determine total cooking time based on 13.5 minutes/pound
+  * Using weight of turkey, determine total cooking time based on 13.5 minutes/pound
-  * Put turkey in pan on its breast (note that it is not stuffed) and roast at 425˚F:
+  * Put turkey in pan on its breast (note that it is not stuffed) on 2 pc matzoh, and roast at 425˚F:
-    * Turkey weighs less than 20 pounds: 1 hour 15 mins
+    * If turkey weighs less than 20 pounds: roast 1 hour 15 mins
-    * Turkey weighs 20 pounds or more: 1 hour 30 mins
+    * If turkey weighs 20 pounds or more: roast 1 hour 30 mins
-  * Remove from oven, turn over (so it's on it's back), stuff it with dressing
+  * Remove from oven, set oven temp to 350˚F degrees
-  * Put in pan and put aluminum foil tent over it (snug to the pan so it's completely enclosed)
+  * Turn turkey over (so it's on it's back), stuff it with dressing
-  * Back in 350˚F oven for remainder of cooking time
+  * Put in pan; put aluminum foil tent over it (snug to the pan so it's completely enclosed)
-  * Remove foil and juices 30 minutes before cooking time is complete (and put back in oven) to brown the turkey
+  * Back in the 350˚F oven for remainder of cooking time
-  * When cooking is complete, remove from oven and let sit 20 minutes or so
+  * Remove foil and juices 30 minutes before cooking time is complete; then put turkey back in oven to brown it
+  * When cooking is complete, remove turkey from oven and let sit 20 minutes or so
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     * Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting to allow brownies to set.
-===== Optional Upgrades =====
-  * **Frosting or Glaze:** Top with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
-  * **Swirl Effect:** Use the cream cheese swirl variation below for a marbled cheesecake-style brownie.
-  * **Nutty Brownies:** Add chopped pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts for crunch.
-===== Texture Notes =====
-  * **Moist & Fudgy:** Slightly reduce water and avoid overbaking.
-  * **Cake-Like:** Use full water measurement and bake a bit longer.
-  * **Richer Pumpkin Flavor:** Replace 1 – 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with extra canned pumpkin.
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