<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>carrots – DelectablyChic!</title> <atom:link href="https://www.delectablychic.com/tag/carrots/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com</link> <description>Food, style, travel, events and more...in Toronto and around the world</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2013 19:16:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">55826681</site> <item> <title>Yogurty Mashed Potatoes and Carrots</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/modified-mash-potatoes-carrots/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/modified-mash-potatoes-carrots/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carrots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[healthier cooking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mashed potatoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mashed potatoes and carrots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Side dishes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[yogurt]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=18785</guid> <description><![CDATA[I almost never make mashed potatoes, save for Thanksgiving and maybe the one or two times I make shepherd’s pie. However, I recently found a recipe-with-a-twist – mashed potatoes and carrots from a website called Creating Naturally. Yes, potatoes and carrots, together. In one bowl. As one dish. Of course, I had to modify it […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I almost never make mashed potatoes, save for Thanksgiving and maybe the one or two times I make shepherd’s pie. However, I recently found a recipe-with-a-twist – <a href="http://creatingnaturally.com/garlic-carrot-potatoes/" target="_blank">mashed potatoes and carrots</a> from a website called Creating Naturally. Yes, potatoes and carrots, together. In one bowl. As one dish. Of course, I had to modify it a little – most mashed potato recipes call for butter (including this one), but I don’t like adding that much to my food. In fact, I rarely use butter at home, at all, so I changed the recipe slightly to the following:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="18791" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/modified-mash-potatoes-carrots/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,405" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="mashed carrots and potatoes" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18791" alt="mashed potatoes, carrots, mashed carrots, dinner, recipes, sides" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg?resize=540%2C405" width="540" height="405" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg?resize=150%2C112&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mashed-carrots-and-potatoes.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <ul> <li>2-3 medium potatoes</li> <li>6 small carrots</li> <li>1 tablespoon of minced garlic</li> <li>1/4 to 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt (I used non-fat)</li> <li>A splash of milk (optional, as the yogurt will give the dish a fairly creamy texture)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Directions:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Peel the potatoes and carrots and then chop them into smaller pieces</li> <li>Boil them in water with the garlic for 20-25 minutes</li> <li>Place in a bowl, add black pepper, if desired, and use a masher to mash the vegetables with the yogurt</li> <li>Add milk until you get your desired texture (optional)</li> </ol> <p>The above recipe will serve 2-4 people.</p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/modified-mash-potatoes-carrots/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">18785</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Delicious Roasted Chicken with Honey Roasted Beets,Carrots and Celery</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/delicious-roasted-chicken-with-honey-roasted-beetscarrots-and-celery/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/delicious-roasted-chicken-with-honey-roasted-beetscarrots-and-celery/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizz Hill]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[beets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carrots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[celery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chicken]]></category> <category><![CDATA[entertaining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[honey roasted beets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lizz Hill]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[roasted chicken]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vegetables]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=10017</guid> <description><![CDATA[This recipe is great as a main course both for family or entertaining. Just adjust proportions according to the number of people you have! You will need: 8 chicken thighs, or about two per person 2 tbsp nutmeg 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp dry thyme 2 beets, skins removed (see below) 2 […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This recipe is great as a main course both for family or entertaining. Just adjust proportions according to the number of people you have!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg"><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="10028" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/delicious-roasted-chicken-with-honey-roasted-beetscarrots-and-celery/roastedchicken/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg?fit=500%2C373&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,373" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="roastedchicken" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg?fit=300%2C223&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg?fit=500%2C373&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10028" title="roastedchicken" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg?resize=500%2C373" alt="" width="500" height="373" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg?resize=150%2C111&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/roastedchicken.jpg?resize=300%2C223&ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p><em><strong>You will need:</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>8 chicken thighs, or about two per person</li> <li>2 tbsp nutmeg</li> <li>1 tbsp salt</li> <li>1 tbsp pepper</li> <li>1 tbsp dry thyme</li> <li>2 beets, skins removed (see below)</li> <li>2 carrots</li> <li>2 stalks of celery</li> <li>2 tbsp vegetable oil</li> <li>salt and pepper to taste</li> <li>1 tbsp honey</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>Method:</em></strong></p> <p><strong>1. </strong>Preheat oven to 450F. Cut the tops of the beets off, and cut a cross at the base of the beet, cutting off its tail.</p> <p><strong>2. </strong>Wrap the beets in tin foil, and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes. Allow to cool, then unwrap from the foil and slip the skin off the beets (it should come off fairly easily).</p> <p><strong>3. </strong>Preheat oven to 400F.</p> <p><strong>4. </strong>In a large bowl, toss the chicken with oil, salt and pepper. Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and dust the skin lightly with the nutmeg and thyme.</p> <p><strong>5.</strong> Cut all the vegetables to about the same size. In a pot of simmering water, blanch the carrots for about 5 minutes, just to soften them slightly. Refresh in cold water.</p> <p><strong>6. </strong>In a large bowl, mix the cooled beets, carrots, and celery with vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and honey. Lay out evenly on a tray lined with parchment paper and immediately place into the oven at the same time as the chicken.</p> <p><strong>7.</strong> Place the chicken in the oven, and roast for about 25 minutes until golden and crispy on top.</p> <p><strong>8. </strong>Once the chicken and vegetables are done, remove from the oven and allow to rest for about 10 minutes. Serve as-is, or side with a starch such as potatoes, rice, or quinoa.</p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/delicious-roasted-chicken-with-honey-roasted-beetscarrots-and-celery/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">10017</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Thanksgiving Dinner- Just for Two</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/thanksgiving-dinner-just-for-two/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/thanksgiving-dinner-just-for-two/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizz Hill]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carrots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[couples]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[duck]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[romantic dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[squash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[two people]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=6301</guid> <description><![CDATA[While Thanksgiving dinner is usually a massive affair, celebrated with friends and family alike, sometimes it’s nice to have a quiet holiday meal with just yourself, and your special someone. During this season, eating turkey is almost guaranteed. And, let’s face it- not many couples can devour an entire turkey dinner between the two of […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While Thanksgiving dinner is usually a massive affair, celebrated with friends and family alike, sometimes it’s nice to have a quiet holiday meal with just yourself, and your special someone. During this season, eating turkey is almost guaranteed. And, let’s face it- not many couples can devour an entire turkey dinner between the two of them! So, this holiday season, leave the turkey for Mom to make, and try something a little different.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg"><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6335" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/thanksgiving-dinner-just-for-two/thanksgiving-for-two/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg?fit=500%2C488&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,488" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="thanksgiving for two" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg?fit=300%2C292&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg?fit=500%2C488&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6335" title="thanksgiving for two" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg?resize=500%2C488" alt="" width="500" height="488" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg?resize=150%2C146&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/thanksgiving-for-two.jpg?resize=300%2C292&ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p>This year, my hubby and I have a minimum of three turkey dinners lined up- one at his parents’, one at my dad’s, and one at my mom’s. Not to mention any invitations that may pop up from our friends. That being said, we obviously have no need for any additional turkey feasts! We did, however, still want to have a romantic Thanksgiving meal for two; we decided duck was the way to go.</p> <p>Duck is an excellent alternative to turkey. For one thing, it is obviously quite a bit smaller than a massive gobbler. It also isn’t as played out as chicken, so it maintains the same special-occasion-feeling that turkey offers. A perfectly roasted duck, served with all the familiar Thanksgiving trimmings is the perfect holiday option for two- believe me, you won’t miss the turkey at all! Because this is a special occasion, put some extra care into your purchases when shopping for this meal. I started out with a four-pound, free-range duck. I always try to buy my meat and poultry from reliable sources, where I know the animals were raised properly. An ethically raised and fed animal is by far more delicious than anything else out there. I knew that a four pounder wouldn’t be finished in one sitting, but I enjoy leftovers (hey, leftovers are part of Thanksgiving, right?).</p> <p>Make sure to put the duck in the oven well ahead of anything else, as it takes the longest to cook. I start it in a hot, 400F oven for about 10 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 375F. This creates an extra-crispy skin in the beginning, and then the reduced heat allows the duck to roast slowly and fully develop its flavours. To complete my Thanksgiving dinner for two, I accompanied my bird with some traditional sides- stuffing, honey carrots with beets, and roasted maple pepper squash. I kept the stuffing traditional, using chunks of different types of bread I had on hand. At this time of year, I always recommend holding on to any left over bits of baguettes and crusty breads, as stuffing is the perfect way to use up stale bread. If you don’t have any old bread, new bread works just as well. Just pick a nice loaf of your favourite artisan bread, and cut it into bite-size chunks. Some nice additions to this stuffing would be dates, cherries or walnuts, although I chose to leave them out this time.</p> <p>I started off by sautéing finely diced carrots, celery and onion with some garlic in a hot sauce pan with a drop of olive oil, some butter, and a pinch of salt. Once the vegetables sweat a little, add the chunks of bread and allow it to soak up all the fragrant goodness. Chicken stock, white wine and a bit of cream are also added, too add moisture to the stuffing and provide extra flavour and richness. Once the bread has absorbed the liquid and cooked for a few minutes, pop it into an oven-proof container and bake it at 375F for about an hour.<br /> My honey carrots and beets are a classic favourite in my house. They have all the colours of fall, and are deliciously sweet and slightly salted. Likewise, roasted maple pepper squash is a fall classic. It is sweet, colourful and easy to make. The nice thing about these two sides is their simplicity. The squash is simply cut in half, and roasted with maple syrup and butter, at the same time as the stuffing and duck. The carrots can be cut ahead of time (or, use baby carrots to save prep work!), as can the beets, and are done in a sautee pan with a bit of butter and a drizzle of honey. Not only are these sides incredibly easy to prepare, they are the perfect side for any autumn meal. With a bit of planning, and some good ingredients, this holiday-inspired meal will be delicious and easy to make! So this year, why not try Thanksgiving for two?<br /> <strong>Holiday Roasted Duck</strong></p> <p><strong>You will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 whole duck, 2-4 lbs</li> <li>8 sprigs thyme</li> <li>½ tbsp butter</li> <li>Salt and pepper to taste</li> <li>3 stalks celery</li> <li>2 carrots</li> <li>½ onion, sliced</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Method:</strong><br /> 1. Preheat oven to 400F<br /> 2. Pat duck with a paper towel, to absorb any liquid that may be on its surface.<br /> 3. Gently rub duck with butter. Fill the cavity with thyme.<br /> 4. Line the bottom of a roasting pan with the celery, carrots and onion. These will flavour the duck as it cooks.<br /> 5. Place the duck on top of the vegetables, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.<br /> 6. Place in the oven for 10 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 375F. Allow to cook for at least another hour, until juices run clear.<br /> 7. Allow to rest at least 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.</p> <p><strong>Traditional Stuffing</strong></p> <p><strong>You will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 cup bread, cut into chunks</li> <li>½ tbsp butter</li> <li>3 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and chopped lightly</li> <li>1-2 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li>2 carrots, diced finely</li> <li>2 stalk celery, diced finely</li> <li>½ onion, diced finely</li> <li>2 tbsp each, chicken stock and white wine</li> <li>1 tbsp heavy cream</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method:</strong><br /> 1. In a large pan, over medium-high heat, heat butter with a drop of olive oil. Add thyme, garlic, celery, carrots and onion. Sweat veg for about a minute.<br /> 2. Add the bread, and mix well, allowing bread to absorb the flavours of the vegetables.<br /> 3. Add white wine and chicken stock. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes.<br /> 4. Add cream, stirring well to ensure everything is incorporated.<br /> 5. Remove from heat immediately, and place stuffing into an oven-proof container. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes to an hour.</p> <p><strong>Roasted maple pepper squash</strong></p> <p><strong>You will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 pepper squash, sliced in half and seeds removed</li> <li>2 tsp chicken stock</li> <li>1 tbsp butter, divided in two</li> <li>2 tbsp maple syrup, divided in two</li> <li>Salt and pepper to taste</li> </ul> <p>Method:<br /> 1. In each half of squash, fill the middles with 1 tsp of chicken stock, and butter and maple syrup.<br /> 2. Bake in 375 F oven for at least an hour.<br /> 3. When cool enough to handle, slice each half of squash into 3-4 sections, and serve immediately.</p> <p><strong>Honey carrots and beets</strong></p> <p><strong>You will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>2 large carrots, sliced</li> <li>1 beet, skin removed and sliced to about the same size as the carrots</li> <li>2 tbsp honey</li> <li>1 tbsp butter</li> <li>¼ cup water</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method;</strong></p> <p>1. Heat water over medium high heat in the bottom of a pan. Add carrots and beets, and allow to cook for about 5 minutes (this will soften them up).<br /> 2. Once water has almost entirely evaporated, add butter and gently toss with the veg. Add honey.<br /> 3. Allow to cook another 10-15 minutes. Adjust sweetness to your liking (you may add more honey if you wish)<br /> 4. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/thanksgiving-dinner-just-for-two/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">6301</post-id> </item> <item> <title>An Asian-Inspired Turkey for (Canadian) Thanksgiving</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/asianturkey/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/asianturkey/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:12:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Asian food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[asparagus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[birds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[carrots]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fixings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[green onions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[marinating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[meal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mushrooms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sides]]></category> <category><![CDATA[soya sauce]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sticky rice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[supper]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terriyaki sauce]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[turkey]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vegetables]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=659</guid> <description><![CDATA[My family and I just had a wonderful turkey dinner, my first as host. I bought the turkey earlier this week, and was lucky to find a smaller one – we were only going to be feeding four people (my parents, my husband and I) after all. The turkey was already deboned and weighed in […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-665" href="http://www.delectablychic.com/2010/10/asianturkey/dsc03115/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="665" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/asianturkey/dsc03115/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?fit=3264%2C2448&ssl=1" data-orig-size="3264,2448" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.5","credit":"","camera":"DSC-T20","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1286738080","copyright":"","focal_length":"6.33","iso":"250","shutter_speed":"0.025","title":""}" data-image-title="DSC03115" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-665" title="DSC03115" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?resize=300%2C225" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?resize=150%2C112&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/DSC03115.jpg?w=1920 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p>My family and I just had a wonderful turkey dinner, my first as host. I bought the turkey earlier this week, and was lucky to find a smaller one – we were only going to be feeding four people (my parents, my husband and I) after all. The turkey was already deboned and weighed in at five pounds. I decided to make an Asian-inspired turkey by marinating the bird in about 1/4 cup of a soya sauce/terriyaki sauce mixture with a bit of ginger and garlic (about half a teaspoon each) and some chopped green onions. After about two hours in the fridge, the bird was ready for the oven. Before placing it in the oven, I sprinkled more chopped green onions. The bird was cooked in the oven for just over two hours at 325 degrees F on a pan with asparagus and carrots (one note: asparagus dries out easily, so <em>DelectablyChic!</em> does not recommend roasting the turkey with it. Carrots are fine (and suggested), though). </p> <p>We served the meal with a bread-based stuffing, but to make it more Asian-inspired, there’s always Chinese sticky rice (which was what my family always did when I was growing up). Just get sticky rice (available at Asian groceries or from the Asian food ailse at many non-Asian stores) and cook it as directed along with some Chinese mushrooms. Stuff half of it into the bird and cook the turkey as usual. This stuffing is absolutely AMAZING! It’s something that I will be doing for next year’s dinner. </p> <p>As for what to do with the leftovers? My family traditionally made turkey congee (rice porridge) the day after Thanksgiving. It’s much lighter than fried rice or chow mein, and after a big meal the day before, you probably don’t want to eat much anyway. While there are tons of recipes all over the Internet, I like to keep mine simple – rice, water, chicken broth shreaded turkey and some green onions. If you have a rice cooker which has a porrige mode, follow the directions per the manual. Follow this:</p> <p>1. In a large pot, boil eight cups of water and one cup of chicken broth with 1 cup of rice</p> <p>2. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium or low for about half an hour.</p> <p>3. Stir in the shreaded turkey and continue cooking until the porridge has a think, creamy texture.</p> <p>4. Garnish with chopped green onions.</p> <p>This recipe should serve 4-6 people.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/asianturkey/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">659</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>