It rocked. This brine produced the sexiest turkey I have ever made...so attractive that I even have a picture of it hanging in my cubicle. I suggest using a fresh bird...I don't know if it makes a real difference or not but I know how I felt when I told everyone that this was a fresh 22 lb turkey brined over night in a delicious array of garlics and spices..."ooooooh" Sounds fancy, doesn't it?

Reviewed On: Jan. 5, 2009

First off, I HATE pumpkin pie, I hate it so much you'd think I was allergic. I can not recall any holiday where I've subjected myself to consuming this gooey orange colored mass of spices. However, my family LOVES pumpkin pie, and since I play chef every Thanksgiving...I thought I'd give this recipe a trial run before the eating extravaganza comes around this year. I had to taste test of course...what a tasty crunchy explosion of fall flavor! Not only was it simple to put together, but it was terribly yummy. I'm looking forward to unveiling this pumpkin-pie treasure this coming holiday season... I may even pair it with some Jeni's "Maker's Mark/Buttered Pecan" icecream to make for a decadant pie ala mode.

Reviewed On: Oct. 6, 2008