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    Thanksgiving Recipes to Make Now and Freeze

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    Cider Sage Gravy
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    Makes 2 cups
    1 small bunch sage leaves
    3 tablespoons (or more) drippings from turkey
    1 cup apple cider
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    Cider Sage Gravy
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    Makes 2 cups
    1 small bunch sage leaves
    3 tablespoons (or more) drippings from turkey
    1 cup apple cider
    3 tablespoons flour
    1 cup homemade or low sodium chicken stock
    kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

    1. Add the sage leaves to the roasting pan with the drippings from roasting the turkey.
    2. Place the pan over medium heat and allow the sage to infuse the fat and heat until the leaves start to stick to the bottom of the pan.
    3. Deglaze the pan by slowly adding the apple cider, stirring to scrape up the brown bits. Simmer for 3 minutes.
    4. Whisk together the flour and chicken stock in a separate container until smooth.
    5. Slowly pour the stock/flour mixture into the pan and stir continuously until it reaches the desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the sage leaves and add salt and pepper to taste. less 
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    Wed, Nov 7, 2012 2:40 AM EST
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    Thanksgiving might be the tastiest holiday of the year, but it can also be the most stressful. Between entertaining guests, rolling out your pie dough, and ensuring your bird doesn't burn, there can be little room to relax. This year, we've got ten Thanksgiving recipes that you can make now and freeze until the big day. A little work now will save you a lot of last-minute stress. Simply defrost, reheat if necessary, and serve with a smile.

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