...and I'm not talking about leftovers from those holidays.
I cook. But I never cook any of that "traditional" stuff except for thse two days. I keep saying I would like to cook a turkey in July or just any other day, but for no reason. Of course I only live with my husband, so that much food would have to be shared in some way or another. I wonder how something like that would work out? I don't know about a whole, sit down, holiday dinner (on a non-holiday), but we always get together with people and eat, so why not do turkey? Is that wierd? Has anyone actually done anything like that, or am I the only one who hasn't?
2006-11-22 05:40:46 · 16 answers · asked by Consuming Fire 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes. Turkey (organic, as is most of the food I buy) is an excellent source of protein. Avoid the stuffing--unnecessary and usually the bread involves refined carbohydrates. Instead of cooking an entire turkey, you could just buy the breast. Sweet potatoes (without added sugar--you can add butter/cinnamon/nutmeg) and cranberries are great, healthy, nutrient rich foods. Sweeten the cranberries by tossing in some pineapple chunks along with the natural juice, instead of sugar or honey. This will help to keep your insulin levels more stable.
Happy Eating!
2006-11-24 05:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix Rising 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I could only eat what I could actually kill..I would be living on a diet of cockroach, a few ants and an occassional fly. I actually ate 3 bites of turkey this thanksgiving as I am not a big fan of meat although I am not a vegetarian..I would MUCH rather eat all the side dishes. If I had to kill what I ate..I would probably give up meat entirely..don't eat it much at all now anyway.
2016-05-22 16:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could grill a turkey in July, and then hold a Pre-Christmas celebration/party. We have done turkey with company all throughout the year. Why have all that yummy food on just Thanksgiving. If you have the space in your freezer, buy two turkeys and keep one for later.
2006-11-22 05:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by puppybarnes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I make about 4 turkeys a year..... 2 for holidays.... and 2 for the good meat. I buy larger than I need so there is lots of leftover meat. It can be frozen and used for things later.
Sue
2006-11-22 06:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cook a turkey 2-3 times a year, ham 6-8 times a year depending on what everyone else in the family wants. :)
2006-11-22 05:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by TC_43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can cook turkey any time of the year. Since there is only you and your husband you can use the leftover turkey in a salad like you would make a chicken salad or freeze it or use it to make sandwiches, It is alsio good in a pot pie.
2006-11-22 06:19:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you either have a large bunch of people you want to feed or a lot of storage (freezer) space there is no reason not to cook turkey or anything else you like on non-holidays.
2006-11-22 05:46:12 · answer #7 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Turkey when we feel like it. Ham in the winter. We save the bone to make split pea soup. Just had roast beef on Monday night.
2006-11-22 05:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, my family used to have turkey occasionally for Sunday dinner. My mom said that she was practicing with her new oven, but I think she also just wanted to make a nice dinner for us.
2006-11-23 08:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care for turkey, unless it's smoked. Then it tastes like ham. Once a year is more then enough for me. I usually eat more stuffing than actual meat, anyway.
2006-11-23 09:47:23 · answer #10 · answered by pinkrosegreeneyes bluerose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋