A Thousand And One Ways to Roast a Turkey: How do you Cook Yours? – Glossom Resident reporting…

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays characterized by a gastronomic abundance and by a wealth of culinary traditions. It not only reflects the unique history of each cook, but also the rich diversity of America and beyond.

While the typical meal of the day consists of Thanksgiving nibbles such as turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, pies made from seasonal fruits and vegetables, among others, how these foods are interpreted depends largely on who's cooking. Different family traditions and regional flavors make the Thanksgiving meal unique.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, so it's time to get organized. Whip up your favorite recipes and get to work. But if you have not decided which Turkey recipe to use, we went around Second Life and asked some residents to share their own. Here are some mouth watering ways of cooking turkey to get you inspired. We would like to thank all who have shared their culinary secrets.

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Lanai’s “Slap Somebody’s Granny, It’s So Good” Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes

Disclaimer: no actual grannies have been hurt in the making of this recipe. Lanai does not really endorse slapping a granny, so don’t do it!

Ingredients

• ·         2 lbs ground beef (yields 5-6 slices)
• ·         9x5 inch loaf pan
• ·         ½ cup ketchup or use ½ can of Hunt’s Dinner Starter Meatloaf sauce
• ·         1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• ·         1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce mixture)
• ·         1 teaspoon dry mustard (powder)
• ·         3 slices of bread shredded or 1 cup bread crumbs
• ·         ¼ cup diced onion
• ·         1 beaten egg
• ·         1 cube of beef bouillon crumbled up or 1 tablespoon of your favorite hamburger seasoning
• ·         3 more table spoons lemon juice (for meat mixture)

Let’s Begin!

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