T.V. Chef's Rx For The Juiciest Turkey Ever!

                             Recipe For The Perfect Turkey! 

If you're a fan of the Food network, then you're well aware that we (the viewing
public) will be hit with an onslaught of Thanksgiving day recipes and tips
in the next 2 wks.
And if you enjoy these types of shows, then by all means, continue to watch.
But, if you're not a fan or just don't have the time, that's okay as well. 

And if you plan on making turkey, and want a recipe for the "juiciest turkey"
ever, copy this recipe from none other than Food network star, Ree Drummond. 
AKA the "Pioneer Woman" says that brining your turkey first, is the key to a
turkey that's succulent and brimming with flavor. 

What is brining, you ask?
Soaking or saturating the turkey (meat) in a salty solution for a day or two before cooking it.
And the Pioneer woman's best brine for your turkey is...
Ingredients:
3 cups of apple juice or cider (not vinegar)
2 gallons of cold water
2 cups of brown sugar
1 1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cups fresh rosemary leaves
3 Tbs. peppercorns
6 cloves of garlic
5 whole bay leaves
the peel of 3 or 4 large oranges and get as pith (the white part)
as you can.
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a large pot, turn on the heat and simmer just
until the sugar and salt dissolve. Turn off the heat, and let it cool completely. 
Next,   look for a pan, tub, pail, whatever--something that can 
accommodate a 10, 15, or 20 pound turkey.  Place the turkey into the pot, pan, tub,
plastic bag, whatever, and then the brine, cover and leave in the refrigerator
or if you're lucky enough to live in Alaska, Minnesota or Buffalo N.Y. (colder
environments) place the bird and brine on an outdoor porch or tool shed for a day or two. 
(make sure no wildlife can get to it, cats, dogs, wolves, bears, or Raccoons).
And in a day or two, discard the brine, pat dry the turkey,
add some melted butter or oil, spices and herbs to it and then cook it.
Another great tip: place the turkey on the lowest rack, why?
Heat rises and if it (the turkey)  is at top of the oven it'll cook too fast.
Another great tip: From Wolfgang Puck and Rita Wilson, (Mrs. Tom Hanks)
place the turkey breast-side down. Why? All of the juices flow to the bottom,
which will make the breasts (white meat) much more juicier. 

That's it- a recipe for the "juiciest turkey ever" courtesy of the Pioneer Woman!
And if you want more great tips from some of your favorite chefs, head on over 

to Amazon.com/the kindle store and type, see title to the right
in the search bar and download it.
Learn how chefs-Carla Hall, Michael Symon, Giada DeLaurentiis, Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray may some of your 
Turkey day favorites.

Good Luck!
JGib~
RedCarpetRxs!

The Chew's Rx To Feel Great All Winter!

                  Eat This To Beat Winter Blues!

Are you a fan of the ABC cooking show- "The Chew?"
Well, if you are a fan, you're not alone.
A lot of people love this show, and one of the reasons for
its success: The hyperactive, talkative, dance queen known
as Carla Hall.

If you are a fan, then you know that Ms. Hall loves
oatmeal.
Yes, not that unusual, but if you're suffering from
the dark and dreary days of Winter, then you too, 
may want to become like Carla and eat oatmeal 3, 5 
or even 7 days a week.

Why?
Oatmeal is loaded with tryptophan, which boosts moods, and
it's low in protein, and that helps you feel more relaxed and
calm. And if you need help sleeping, have a bowl of
oatmeal an hour or 90 mins. before bed.

That's it- a bowl of oatmeal to boost moods.
One more thing--make it a good quality oatmeal.
No instant or quick oats. Look for slow-cooked
or steel-cut oatmeal.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

The Chew's Rx For Beautiful Hair!

                Eat More Steak! 

If you're a fan of the popular daytime show- "The Chew" you're not alone. 
Due to the 5 hosts and their different personalities, this show is gaining new
fans everyday and if you watched the show today, you were treated to a feast.
What type of feast? A meat feast.

The whole show was all about steak. What type of steak to buy, how to
cook it, how to slice it, etc.
But there's one thing they forgot to tell you about steak, what is it?
Steak will give you the thicker, fuller hair you so desire.
That's right, beef is loaded with phosphorus, a mineral that increases
blood flow to the scalp, and helping hair follicles ability to absorb other
key nutrients like zinc and vitamin B6.

There you have it, some good news about steak. 
And although steak and other types of meat aren't popular amongst
a lot of Hollywood types, they want to rethink their position after reading this
post.

And finally, if you do plan on adding more steak to your menu, make it
grass-fed beef, avoid the chemically and hormone laced cuts of meat.
Also important: watch the carbs that go with steak, you know-
the dinner rolls, the French bread and the bread sticks.
One actress who followed this one tip- was able to stop and reverse her thinning
locks.

So, if you haven't watched the T.V. show- "The Chew" do yourself a favor
and make it part of your daily routine, you may learn something and improve
your health as well.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!