As many of you get ready to eat Thanksgiving dinner tonight you’re probably not thinking about your Christmas Turkey yet. It could even be a daunting idea to make the same thing less then a month apart. Why not spice up your traditional Turkey and try Tequila Cajun Turkey.
When I discovered this recipe I was a little skeptical because most people don’t think of Cajun food when there’s snow outside and Jingle Bells playing in the background. Yet it’s a perfect way to add some flavor to a meal you had the month before and to warm things up.

I suggest …read more

When the weather starts getting cooler I start craving fall flavors. Today I have several recipes that can blend together into one dish, or be used to create three different dishes. Turkey roll ups with the turkey itself as the roll, stuffing, and a homemade chicken stock.
You can use the stuffing and the chicken stock to make the turkey rolls, or have the turkey, and stuffing separate, and use the stock to make a hearty soup.
These great fall flavors are courtesy of  Todd Adelman, Director of Nutritional Services for Block Institute. Todd is the co-author of the James Beard Award …read more

Butterball is synonymous with turkey in America. They have a 24-hour turkey hotline, a full range of turkey products, and they were gracious enough to share this “recipe for turkey success” with “All Holiday Cafe” readers:
Citrus, Mustard and Herb Infused Turkey
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
3 tablespoons each of chopped fresh tarragon and marjoram
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon each of lemon and orange zest
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Butterball(R) Turkey (14 to 16 pounds), thawed if …read more