TURKEY:
Serves 6-7 people Both versions.
Original Recipe
1 10 lb fresh turkey
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 bunch thyme
1 large onion
Nutrient Analysis – per serving of Rocco's Traditional Roast Turkey
Calories: 480
Fat calories: 220
Total Fat: 24g
Sat Fat: 7g
Chol: 205mg
Sodium: 590mg
Total Carb: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 61g
Vitamin A: 0% IUs
Vitamin C: 2%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 25%
* Note: used 12 servings for 10 pound turkey
Healthy Version
2 Double Turkey Breasts (6 lbs total)
Poaching Liquid-
2 cups Water
2 cups White Wine
2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1/4 cup carrots chopped
1/4 cup celery chopped
4 minced Garlic cloves
1/4 cup minced Onions
5 sprigs fresh Thyme chopped,
2 sprigs fresh Rosemary, chopped
5 fresh Sage leaves, chopped
1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
4 Bay leaves
1 Tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns
1 Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
2 tsp salt substitute
DIRECTIONS
1. In large kettle bring to boil broth, wine, water, carrots, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, 2 garlic minced garlic cloves.
2. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl to make a rub mixture.
3. Cover turkey breasts with the rub mixture and cover with plastic wrap.
4. Place turkey breasts in pot. Cover, then reduce heat and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hour or until tender and meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F, turning turkey occasionally.
5. Remove turkey; cool; slice. Reserve poaching liquid for gravy.
* Note: chicken stock can be substituted for white wine in poaching broth.
APPLE PIE:
Serves 6-7 people Both versions.
Original Recipe
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks and frozen
1/3 cup ice water
10 granny smith apples
½ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
sugar in the raw
Nutrient Analysis – per serving for Traditional Apple Pie
Calories: 500
Fat calories: 220
Total Fat: 24g
Sat Fat: 15g
Chol: 90mg
Sodium: 600mg
Total Carb: 70g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 32g
Protein: 60g
Vitamin A: 15% IUs
Vitamin C: 15%
Calcium: 40%
Iron: 15%
* Note: used 8 servings; did not include any garnish; eg ice cream or whipped cream
Healthy Version - Apple Crumble
Apples:
10 Granny Smith Apples
2 pints fresh Raspberries
1 tbls Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
4 oz Apple Juice
1/2 a Lemon, Juiced
Crumble Topping:
3 cups Low Fat Granola
2 tbls Canola Oil
1/2 cup Whipped Egg White
Pam
Mint
Fat Free Greek yogurt
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 11 inch baking dish with cooking oil spray. Set aside.
2. In a nonstick sauté pan, cook apples and spices in apple juice until tender add raspberries and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Place cooked seasoned apples/raspberry mixture in prepared baking dish.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine crumble ingredients.
5. Put crumble on top of apples.
6. Place in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt and mint sprig.
GRAVY:
Serves 6-7 people Both versions.
Original Recipe
1 Package neck, heart, gizzard from TURKEY giblets
1 Medium carrot, thickly sliced
1 Medium onion, thickly sliced
1 Medium celery rib, thickly sliced
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 TURKEY LIVER
3 Tablespoons fat from turkey drippings can use olive oil for sautéing veggies
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 Teaspoon salt
To Taste pepper
Nutrient Analysis – per serving 2 ounces traditional gravy
Calories: 270
Fat calories: 180
Total Fat: 20g
Sat Fat: 5g
Chol: 15mg
Sodium: 650mg
Total Carb: 23g
Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 3g
Vitamin A: 0% IUs
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 3%
Iron: 0%
notes: * 2 ounces = approx ¼ cup
Healthy Version
1 Package Ground Extra Lean Turkey
1 Medium carrot, thickly sliced
1 Medium onion, thickly sliced
1 Medium celery rib, thickly sliced
1 tsp Thyme
1tsp Rosemary
1tsp Sage
2 cups Onion puree to thicken
3 cups Reserve Poaching Liquid
DIRECTIONS
1. Brown ground turkey.
2. Add ingredients to sauce pan and simmer.
3. Add onion puree to thicken.
SWEET POTATOES:
Original Recipe
Crust
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling
2 large red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; 13/4 pounds)
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup whipping cream
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, beaten to blend
Nutrient Analysis – per serving used 12 servings of Sweet Potato Pie
Calories: 350
Fat calories: 150
Total Fat: 16g
Sat Fat: 9g
Chol: 95mg
Sodium: 190mg
Total Carb: 46g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 30g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin A: 190% IUs (sweet potatoes a great source of vitamin A!)
Vitamin C: 20%
Calcium: 6%
Iron: 10%
Healthy Version
Yield: 4 cups; 6 (2/3-cup) servings
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp Mace
1/8 tsp Cardonmon
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Sugar Substitute
Nutrient Analysis: per 2/3-cup serving
Calories: 102
Protein: 1 gram
Carbs: 16 grams
Total fat: 4 grams
Sat fat: 0.5 grams
Poly fat: .0 grams
Mono fat: 3 grams
Chol: 0 mg
Fiber: 2 grams (Sol 1 gram)
Sodium: 203 mgs
DIRECTIONS
1. Lightly coat a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet with olive oil spray.
2. Position a rack in lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Scrub sweet potatoes well. Rinse and dry completely. Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch dice. Transfer sweet potatoes to prepared baking sheet.
4. Drizzle olive oil over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat and place baking sheet on lower rack. .
5. Bake about 30 minutes, or until golden on the outside and tender inside. Turn potatoes once during baking.
SAUSAGE STUFFING:
Original Recipe
1 cup butter
3 cups celery, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons marjoram
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb. bulk port sausage, browned
1 lb. bread crumbs cubes for stuffing
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth
DIRECTIONS
1. Sauté celery, mushrooms and onions in butter, add browned sausage and all the seasonings. Simmer three minutes.
2. Put bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the beaten egg. Stir in sautéed vegetables. Add enough of the chicken broth to moisten.
* This will stuff a 21-24 pound turkey.
Nutrient Analysis – per serving baked
Calories: 400
Fat calories: 220
Total Fat: 24g
Sat Fat: 13g
Chol: 125mg
Sodium: 104mg
Total Carb: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 12g
Vitamin A: 15% IUs
Vitamin C: 6%
Calcium: 10%
Iron: 15%
* Note: used 12 servings; not sure of volume of finished stuffing; also this does not even include the fat absorbed by the turkey in which it was baked
Healthy Version
2 tsp Olive oil
3 cups celery, chopped
8 ounces figs, approx. 20 figs
3 cups onions, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons marjoram
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sage
3 teaspoons black pepper
1 lb. Jennie-O Turkey italian sausage, browned (remove from casings)
1 lb. Ezekial Whole Grain bread crumbs cubes for stuffing
2 Eggs
16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Sauté celery and onions in olive oil, add browned sausage and all the seasonings. Simmer three minutes.
3. Put bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the beaten egg and egg whites. Stir in sautéed vegetables, parsley and figs. Add enough of the chicken broth to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer stuffing to prepared baking dish. Cover baking dish with foil.
5. Bake stuffing 25 minutes.
6. Remove foil; turn oven up to 375 and bake stuffing until top begins to brown, about 10 minutes longer.
COLLARD GREENS:
Serves 6-7 people Both versions.
Original Recipe
1/2 lb. Smoked Meat
1 tbs. Seasoned Salt
1/2 tbs. Black Pepper
1/2 tbs. Garlic Powder
1 tbs. Hot Sauce
I Large Bunch Collard Greens
1 tbs. Butter
Healthy Version - Braised Collard w/ Red Wine
1 large bunch Collard Greens, chopped
2 cups Red wine
8 ounces low sodium chicken broth
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons White Onion, chopped
Pinch of Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onions and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 6 minutes.
3. Begin adding the greens, one-third at a time, pressing them down as they begin to wilt. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the greens are soft, about 8 minutes. Serve hot.
* Note: chicken stock can be substituted for red wine if desired