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Turkey 101
From trussing to carving in easy step-by-step photos.
Roast Turkey with Herb Stuffing and Gravy
This stuffing is dark and aromatic with a generous amount of herbs.
Marble-Top Chocolate Rum Squares
Not all desserts are traditional, as these fancy make-ahead creamy squares show. Present them on plates decorated with chocolate curls, if you like.
No-Fail Pie Crust
Read on for Yvette Lessard's secret ingredient!
Sour Cream Raisin Pie
On Yvette Lessard's recipe card, this is entitled "French Cream Pie," but everyone who attends the supper knows it as Sour Cream Raisin.
Pumpkin Pie
A creamy mild filling makes this an annual crowd-pleaser.
Barbecue-Roasted Turkey
This unstuffed barbecued bird has a hint of smoky flavour that you'll love. It also frees up oven space for accompaniments such as biscuits, scalloped potatoes or apple cobbler.




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