Tips
Storage And Freezer Guide (Soups) #1
Cold Facts: Make sure soups (or any cooked foods) are completely cooled before you transfer them to freezer-safe containers. Leave 2 inches at the top to allow for expansion. Cover and freeze. Square containers take up less space than round ones.
The Naked Truth
For maximum flavor without the guilt, leave the skin on the chicken and cook it a day ahead, according to the instructions here. When the fully baked chicken is cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight. About 20 minutes before serving, remove any congealed fat, cover, and reheat. Remove the skin from the chicken before you eat it. (That’s the way I like to make this dish!)
Good Stuff
For Thanksgiving, see Cornbread Stuffing Mounds (page 338 of Norene’s Healthy Kitchen). For Passover, see Matzo and Vegetable Stuffing (page 469 of Norene’s Healthy Kitchen). Bake the stuffing separately so it does not absorb the fatty drippings from the turkey.
How Much Turkey is Enough?
Calculate 3/4 lb (350 g) per serving. An average turkey will serve 12 hungry people, plus leftovers if you are lucky!