Tag Archives: Turkey

Reinventing Your Turkey Leftovers as a Renaissance Banquet – Zuppa alla Scaligera

For those of you with any knowledge of Italian Renaissance banquets, or for you fellow fans of the Borgias, you are no doubt aware that these were incredibly elaborate affairs. During this time period, lavish meals were planned to honor … Continue reading

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The Best Leftover Turkey Soup or How to Use Your Entire Turkey

This year I purchased a 25 pound organic turkey from my local farm stand for our Thanksgiving feast. As always, my objective is to utilize the ENTIRE bird. This is a very European sentiment that we see all across Italy … Continue reading

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Braised Turkey with Pears, Chestnuts and Rosemary

If I had to pick one example of traditional American cuisine, it would probably be a Thanksgiving dinner. Every year, millions search their recipes books, magazines, and the internet looking for a new twist on the classic roast turkey. Or … Continue reading

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