Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving Turkey Lasagna

Everything starts with a good ovenproof container. Actually I started a few days ago and roasted the unstuffed turkey in an oven bag, took off the whole breast afterwards and then simmered the rest of the cooked bird and vegs to make a good broth and the O So Necessary Gravy.
Removing skin, bones and icky things with no name, slice in large chunks.
Pour in a bit of the highly seasoned broth, and top with a layer of turkey breast.
Top that with dressing, made with Pepperidge cornbread stuffing mix, flavored with apples, raisins, cooked Jimmy Dean Hot pork sausage, sauteed onions, garlic and celery, broth and lots of butter.


Keep layering meat and dressing until the container is full and looks like a magazine picture.

Pour the remaining broth over all, since none of us wants dry dressing or turkey. Cover with foil and Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until the aroma begins to drive everyone nuts. Un-foil and let the top brown for 10-15. Dig in.



Yesterday I made pumpkin pie for me and my sister. Cool Whip awaits.



And then pecan tarts for the undiscriminating. I intend to eat plenty of both.
I am wearing expandomatics, in black.
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10 comments:

Olenka said...

Dear Melody,
Heartfelt thanks for sharing your life -- reading your blog has brought me much inspiration and delight. Wishing you and your family a joyful Thanksgiving!
Olenka

Colleen said...

That turkey lasagna looks delicious!! It's only 11:00 and I'm starving already...LOL

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)

Jane Moxey said...

Ooh I love those little individual pecan tarts! Have a wonderful day.. the foods look so delish! I'm off to do the pies now. Thank you Marie Callender for making the best frozen pie shells!!

Denise said...

Dang this Celiac disease!! The traditional Thanksgiving Feast is no more for me BUT at least I can "enjoy" it a bit through you.
Have some for me!!

Louise in SW Saskatchewan said...

that turkey lasagna looks very interesting. What are you serving with it as side dishes?

Anonymous said...

Thanksgiving looks tasty at your house. I wish you a wonderful day with your family. I have enjoyed reading about you & your sister coming together again as sisters. How wonderful for both of you. Congradulation on 5 years of blogging I have been with you all the way thru good times and bad. Please stay with it I would feel like I had lost an ole' friend if you stopped
Roberta

Gari said...

I love your turkey lasagna: I think I will make a couple of small ones to freeze using the leftovers from today's dinner. Great idea!!

BillandVirginiaAtkin said...

Hi Melody,

thanks for your generous sharing - I've learnt heaps reading it.

Would you try to give that mouth-watering Turkey lasagne recipe for those of us who don't live in the USA . . . We can't buy packets the same way you can, but if you describe what's in the packets, and how much they weigh, we can usually figure out a substitute...
Sorry to be such a pain, but it's your fault for posting such a fabulous sounding recipe!

Happy Thanks Giving
Virginia

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Jeri is said...

Melody, my only question is about how much broth you used. Did you use a cup, two, three? I don't want my dressing dry, but I don't want it soaked, either! LOL. The recipe sounds wonderful and a great way to use up left overs, too!