Tonight I’m making one of my go-to dinners; a meal that is
easy and really doesn’t take much effort. The best thing about it is that it is
a mini-version of Thanksgiving. Yep, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and veg.
I’m not talking a whole big bird that has to bake for hours. I’m not even
talking about raw rolled turkey breast in a net. I have a simpler, easier
version, that leaves leftovers for sandwiches, pesto-turkey salad, or a turkey
potpie (which Brilliant Daughter is very good at).
If you get home at 5:30, dinner is on the table at 7. Most
of the work is up front, and by 6 or so, you have time to help the kids with
the homework, pay a few bills, call the mother-in-law, or put up your feet and
dig into a good book. Really!
I start with a cooked turkey breast that is carried by
Costco. It’s called a Kirkland Oven Browned Turkey Breast and they run about 3
to 3.5 pounds and cost around $12, but remember, this is enough for two dinners
or a dinner and lunches for a few days, so it’s not a bad deal, not to mention
convenient. Every time it comes out moist and tasty, and it couldn’t be easier
to cook.
Here are the simple steps to a hearty meal that your family
will love.
5:30
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Turn on the oven to 350 degrees
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Open turkey and place into baking ban with ½ cup
water. Cover with foil.
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Peel potatoes, cut in quarters and cover with
water. Put on the lid and sit it on the stove.
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Trim up the broccoli and cauliflower (Or
purchase it already cut up for extra time savings). Place in steamer pot with
one inch of water.
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Boil
2 ½ cups of water and add 1 Knorr Concentrated Chicken Stock packet.
Stir to dissolve. Shake up ½ cup water and 3 heaping tablespoons flour in a
jar. Slowly add to chicken stock, stirring with a whisk. Turn down and cook for
5 minutes to meld the flour into the stock. I like to add a tablespoon of Worcestershire
sauce for color and a flavor boost. Turn off the heat and cover.
6:00
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Put the turkey in the oven and go relax.
6:30
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Turn potatoes on high to boil for 25 minutes.
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Turn vegetables on low to steam slowly.
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Go back to whatever you were doing.
6:55
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Take the turkey out of the oven.
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Reheat gravy on low heat.
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Turn vegetables off.
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Mash potatoes with milk, butter, salt and
pepper.
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Slice turkey and plate the food.
7:00
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Voila! Turkey dinner on the table.
Easy peasy and oh-so-good.