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Spice Up Thanksgiving

Jerk Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry-Habanero Salsa

Some make their own dry jerk seasoning rub, but we found the Jamican jerk seasoning by Spice Islands to be a great substitute and time-saver. Don't let the ingredient list intimidate you, many of the items are already in your pantry.

Jerk Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry-Habanero Salsa

Ingredients

  • Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup (2-inch) sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon habanero hot pepper sauce or any other hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • Turkey:
  • 12 (2-ounce) turkey cutlets
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning (such as Spice Islands)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
  • Cranberry-Habanero Salsa

Preparation

To prepare marinade, combine first 17 ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until mixture forms a paste; divide mixture in half, reserving 1/4 cup for another use.

To prepare turkey, combine 1/4 cup marinade, cutlets, and jerk seasoning in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and toss well to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.

Remove cutlets from bag, and discard marinade. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cutlets, and sauté for 1 minute on each side or until done. Repeat procedure with the remaining oil and cutlets. Serve with Cranberry-Habanero Salsa.

Note: Try leftover marinade on chicken, pork, or shrimp.

Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2000

Sautéed Green Beans and Onions with Bacon

Sautéed Green Beans and Onions with Bacon Photo by: Randy Mayor

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
  • 4 bacon slices
  • 1 (16-ounce) bottle cocktail onions, drained
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain and pat dry.

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan; crumble bacon, and set aside. Add onions to drippings in pan; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and thyme; cook for 3 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the beans; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Stir in crumbled bacon just before serving.

Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2000

Harvest Stuffed Sweets

Harvest Stuffed Sweets

Ingredients

  • 6 (8-ounce) sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups diced peeled rutabaga or turnips
  • 1 cup diced peeled carrot
  • 1 cup diced peeled parsnip
  • 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°.

Wrap potatoes in foil; bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender.

Place rutabaga in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Add carrot; cook for 5 minutes. Add parsnip; cook for 5 minutes or until rutabaga is tender. Drain; mash vegetables to desired consistency. Stir in buttermilk and remaining ingredients.

Unwrap potatoes; cut a 1/4-inch slice from the top of each potato; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Add pulp to rutabaga mixture; stir well. Stuff the shells with the potato mixture, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2000

Drop Biscuits

The dough for these biscuits is dropped into muffin tins instead of onto a baking sheet, but their final shape is still free-form like that of traditional drop biscuits.

Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chilled butter or stick margerine, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450º.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk; stir just until moist.

Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until golden. Remove biscuits from pan immediately, and place on a wire rack.

Cooking Light OCTOBER 1999

Classic Sweet Potato Pie

Classic Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked Cream Cheese Piecrust
  • 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
  • Ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

Prepare Cream Cheese Piecrust in a 9-inch pie plate; set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine sweet potato and next 8 ingredients (sweet potato through eggs) in a food processor, and process until smooth. Spoon mixture into prepared crust. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until set; shield edges of piecrust with foil after 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Top each serving with whipped topping, and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

Note: Serve with Clos du Bois Late Harvest Semillon 1997 (Knights Valley, $18 per half-bottle), and opulent wine that is long and syrupy in the mouth.

Cooking Light DECEMBER 1999

Formal Menu Top Spice Up Thanksgiving

Jerk Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry-Habanero Salsa

Sautéed Green Beans and Onions with Bacon

Harvest Stuffed Sweets

Drop Biscuits

Classic Sweet Potato Pie

Cooking Light

Formal Menu Bottom

Shopping List for Spice Up Thanksgiving

Here's a quicker, spicy alternative to Thanksgiving- turkey cutlets. This dish is particularly great for a small gathering. (Serves 4)

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Baking

  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Canned

  • 1 (16-ounce) bottle cocktail onions, drained

Dairy

  • 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk

Meat

  • 4 bacon slices

Other

  • Marinade:
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked Cream Cheese Piecrust

Produce

  • 1/2 cup (2-inch) sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
  • 6 (8-ounce) sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups diced peeled rutabaga or turnips
  • 1 cup diced peeled carrot
  • 1 cup diced peeled parsnip
  • 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Special

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe List

Jerk Turkey Cutlets with Cranberry-Habanero Salsa

Sautéed Green Beans and Onions with Bacon

Harvest Stuffed Sweets

Drop Biscuits

Classic Sweet Potato Pie

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