Buffalo Steaks With Sweet Potatoes Cornbread And Gravy Food

BRINED ROSEMARY CRUSTED TURKEY WITH PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• For the brine: Combine 8 quarts cold water, the salt, sugar, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves, carrots, celery and onions in a large container. Immerse the turkey in the brine and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.
• To prepare the turkey for cooking: Remove the turkey from the brine the night before roasting and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Combine the butter, rosemary and some salt in a small bowl. Taste it to make sure it tastes good. Work the butter under the skin of the turkey and massage it into the breasts and the legs. Massage the butter on the outside of the skin as well. Tie the legs together and over the breast so they will protect it during cooking to help keep it moist and juicy. Place the turkey on a sheet tray and refrigerate overnight UNCOVERED! Yes, that's right, uncovered. This will help the skin dry out and become really brown and crispy. Pay close attention not to have any food that will not be cooked near the turkey in the fridge.
• Thanksgiving Day: Take the turkey out of the fridge 1 hour before placing in the oven.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• For the gravy: Place the garlic, celery, onions, celery root, fennel, bay leaves, sage and thyme in a roasting pan and season with salt. Put the chicken stock and wine in the bottom of the roasting pan and place the turkey on top.
• Put the turkey in the oven until the skin of the turkey gets really nice and brown, about 40 minutes. Lower the heat of the oven to 350 degrees F for the remainder of the cooking time. Baste the turkey every 30 minutes or so and add more stock to the roasting pan if needed. Think about 17 minutes per pound for the turkey. Tent the turkey with aluminum foil when it gets to the proper color to prevent it from getting too dark.
• Remove the turkey from the oven when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the turkey reads 160 degrees F. Be sure the thermometer is not touching a bone when doing the reading.
• When the turkey has reached the proper temperature, remove it from the roasting pan and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
• To finish the gravy: Remove the bay leaves, sage and thyme and from the roasting pan. Using an immersion blender, blend the veggies together until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed (it will).
• Carve the turkey, and don't fight over the drumsticks.
• Give thanks for such a great turkey!!!

ROSEMARY MARINADE FOR BUFFALO STEAKS

Steps:

• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Arrange the buffalo steaks in a shallow dish or plastic container, pour the marinade over them, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. The lemon tenderizes the meat, and adds great flavor. Buffalo steaks tend to have a "tang" to them. The rosemary is so powerful that it infuses a great flavor to the meat. Grill or broil buffalo steaks to desired doneness.;

GRILLED HAM STEAKS WITH SAUTEED SWEET POTATOES, CORN AND CARAMELIZED APPLES

Steps:

• Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the ham slices to coat all of the pieces. Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Drain the pineapple chunks from the juice in the can. Add the ham and the pineapple chunks to the hot pan, and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the slices are golden brown. Reserve the liquid in the pan for the Sauteed Sweet Potatoes and Corn.
• Serve over lettuce with the Sauteed Sweet Potatoes, Corn, and Caramelized Apples.
• Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Peel and cut the sweet potato into small chunks. Add the sweet potato to the boiling water, and boil until tender. Drain the sweet potato into a colander. In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Return the sweet potato to the pot, and add the rosemary. Saute until the sweet potato has developed nicely browned crusts on the cut sides, and then remove it to a large serving bowl.
• In another medium-sized pot, place 2 ears of corn in just enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until kernels are soft and tender. Meanwhile, slice the green and red peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Add the peppers to the pan with the liquid from the sauteed ham, and cook over medium-high heat. Slice the corn off the cob, and add it to the pan with the peppers. Continue sauteing until vegetables are crisp yet tender. Add the corn and pepper mixture to the bowl with the sweet potato, and toss gently until combined.
• In a large pot, add the apples and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until apples are tender. Drain in a colander. To the same pot, add the butter and brown sugar, and return the apples. Over low heat, stir with a wooden spoon until the apples absorb the sugar and the butter has melted.

BUFFALO STEAKS WITH PICKLED CORN SALAD AND HOTTISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Marinate the steaks: Combine the parsley, shallot, rosemary, thyme, garlic and peppercorns in a small bowl. Add enough olive oil to cover. Place the steaks in a container or large zip-top bag, add the marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
• Make the corn salad: Place the corn in a nonreactive bowl. Combine the white wine vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and the turmeric with 1/4 cup water in a small nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over the corn, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Make the hottish sauce: Coat the bottom of a large saute pan with canola oil and set the pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno and sweat the vegetables until limp, 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and cayenne; toast the spices about 2 minutes. Add the tomato juice, red wine vinegar, mustard and 1 cup water. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce reaches the consistency of ketchup, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until completely smooth. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to loosen the sauce, if needed. Season generously with kosher salt. (The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Remove the steaks from the marinade and season well with kosher salt and black pepper. Grill approximately 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Let rest while you finish the corn salad.
• Drain the corn. Add the olive oil and lime juice and let sit 5 minutes, then add the bell peppers, shallot, tarragon, parsley, Amber spice mix and 1 tablespoon of the hottish sauce. Season the steaks with a little flaky sea salt. Serve with the corn salad and a little hottish sauce on the side.