Mediterranean Creamsicle Floats Food

ORANGE CREAMSICLE FLOAT

Steps:

• Remove the rind from the oranges. Supreme the oranges into a small bowl and squeeze the juice from the membrane over them. Stir in the vanilla.
• Transfer oranges and juice to a tall glass. Add the ice cream to the glass. Top off with the club soda. Stir once and serve immediately with a tall spoon.

CREAMSICLE FLOAT

Steps:

• In a tall float glass, place as much ice-cream as you want.
• Pour a can of orange soda over. Tilt glass & can to reduce the foam & bubbles.
• Enjoy!

CREAMSICLE FLOAT (OR ANY OTHER FLAVOR!)

Steps:

• In a chilled glass or freezie mug, add the ice cream and sherbet. SLOWLY pour on the soda, add a straw and an ice tea spoon and enjoy.

TED ALLEN'S DECONSTRUCTED HOLIDAY TURKEY WITH SAGE GRAVY

Steps:

• For the Gravy:
• 2 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Brine the turkey:
• Rinse the turkey parts and place in doubled 21/2-gallon resealable plastic bags (or a large stockpot). Add 1/4 cup salt, the honey, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, 2 sprigs sage, the peppercorns, allspice and celery leaves. Add enough cold water to cover the turkey (about 3 quarts). Press out the air, close the bags and place in a large bowl or other container to protect against any leaks. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Roast the turkey: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 425.
• Remove the turkey parts from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place skin-side up on racks set in 2 medium roasting pans (be sure to leave space between the turkey parts to allow air to circulate). Pour 1 cup water into each pan. Drizzle the turkey parts with melted butter and scatter with the leaves from the remaining 2 sage sprigs. Place 1 pan on each oven rack and roast until the turkey begins to brown, about 30 minutes.
• Lower the oven temperature to 400. Switch the positions of the pans and rotate from front to back. Continue roasting until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast (avoiding bone) registers 165degrees, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Transfer the turkey parts to a platter and tent with foil.
• Make the gravy: Pour the pan juices into a 4-cup glass measuring cup and let rest until the fat rises to the top, 2 to 3 minutes. Skim off and reserve the fat. Set 1 roasting pan across 2 burners, add 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits. Add the simmering broth to the pan juices in the measuring cup, then add the additional chicken broth, if needed, to equal 4 cups liquid.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the broth mixture and any collected juices from the platter. Increase the heat to medium high and boil, uncovered, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Carve the turkey pieces and garnish with sage. Serve with the gravy.

REAL MARASCHINO CHERRIES

Steps:

• Bring the liqueur to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. Add the cherries, stir, let cool, and then pour into jars. Refrigerate. Cherries will be tasty for months.

SMOKY CREAMSICLE FLOAT

Steps:

• Scoop some vanilla ice cream into a glass; add 1 ounce mezcal and 6 ounces orange soda.
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REFRIGERATOR PICKLES: CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS, CUKES, YOU NAME IT

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil, reduce the heat so the water simmers and add the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and salt, raise the heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves. Remove from the heat.
• In 2 clear 1-quart jars, place a few sprigs of dill. Divide the seeds and peppercorns between the jars. Using tongs, remove the garlic from the brine and place 5 cloves in each jar. Then pack the jars full of cucumbers, carrots, scallions or green beans, cauliflower and chiles. You want them to be tightly stuffed.
• Bring the brine back to a boil, pour it over the vegetables to cover completely, let cool, then cover and refrigerate. The pickles will taste good in just a few hours, better after a couple of days. And they'll keep for about 3 months.

BUTTERBEER FLOATS

Steps:

• Divide butterscotch between two heavy glass mugs. Add a splash of cream soda while stirring to loosen up butterscotch.
• Add a scoop of ice cream to each mug, fill to the top with cream soda and stir a few times. Finish with a layer of whipped cream, butterscotch drizzle and sprinkles.

APEROL FLOATS

Steps:

• Scoop ice cream into 2 glasses.
• Pour 1 oz of Aperol into each glass over ice cream.
• Finish by pouring 6 oz of soda into each glass until foam reaches the top.