Fall Feeds

Nothing says the spirit of the coming season like the flavors of fall. If you are getting ready for your special November bird, here’s some can’t-miss accessories. (Courtesy of our friends at Dunkin’ Donuts, who just launched their seasonal (and yummy!) Pumpkin Donut, Pumpkin Muffin, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Vanilla Spice Coffee.)

Savory Apple and Onion Chutney for Poultry
Perfect with flavorful chicken breast or turkey and pumpkin stuffing, or omit the onions to serve with pumpkin French toast

  Ingredients:

  1 21 oz can apple pie filling or topping
  1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  1/4 cup dried sweet cranberries
  1 small red onion (1/2 cup)
  1/4 tsp powdered ginger

  Procedure:

    1. In saute pan over low heat, cook onions in 1 oz olive oil till light
       brown, around 5 minutes
    2. Add apple pie filling, cranberries, ginger and vinegar
    3. Heat until warmed thru on low heat around 5 minutes
    4. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
    5. Place in oven proof dish and keep warm until service.

  Yields 12 3 oz servings

Pumpkin Muffin Stuffing
This savory stuffing has a touch of sweetness to it and is perfect for any cool fall or winter evening. Make the rest of your accompaniments match the season too.

  Ingredients:

  1 small carrot (washed, peeled, diced)
  1 celery stalk (washed, diced)
  1 small white onion (peeled, diced)
  2 Tbsp fresh sage, fine diced
  1 tsp fresh thyme, fine chopped
  1 14 oz can vegetable broth or chicken broth
  1 8 oz bag panko bread crumbs
  2 Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Muffins
  1/4 tsp Allspice

  Procedure:

    1. On low heat in stockpot, heat carrot, celery, and onion with thyme
       and sage in 1 Tb olive oil and 2 Tbs unsalted butter.
    2. Cook until soft 4 minutes and add allspice, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp
       black pepper.
    3. Add broth and bring to simmer.
    4. Shut off heat and mix in crumbled muffins and bread crumbs
    5. Cool stuffing, and refrigerate until ready to stuff