Michelle's Holiday Recipes

A Very Cherry Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner

Very Cherry Thanksgiving Turkey

The Glaze is Key to This Thanksgiving Star!
1 Cup Michelle's Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate
¼ Cup Soft Butter
⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Olive Oil
½ Cup Brownwood Farms 'Northern Fruits' Tart Cherries
1 Teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
¼ Teaspoon Corn Starch
Salt and Pepper

Bring to a boil stirring constantly and simmer until ready for glazing.

Preheat oven at 400 degrees.

Prepare the Turkey by rubbing olive oil and salt and pepper all over, stuff with Michelle's Michigan Dressing.

Place in cooking bag and bake for one hour.

Pull turkey out of the oven and remove from the bag. Heavily baste the turkey with the glaze, cover and bake 30 minutes, repeat until done. Roast accordingly to the weight of the bird. Please follow regular baking instructions on cooking time.

Michelle's Michigan Thanksgiving Dressing
Using either boxed or homemade dressing
Add:
½ cup Michigan Dried Cherries
1 Apple (diced)
½ cup fresh mushrooms

Stuff Turkey and prepare the same amount for the table.

Michigan Squash
1 Tablespoon Michelle's Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate
¼ Cup Butter
1 Tablespoon Michigan Brown Sugar
½ Cup Dried Cherries

Simmer all ingredients for about 5 minutes. Split squash, baste, and fill with sauce. Bake for 1 hour covered.

CranCherry Sauce – A Thanksgiving Must Have!
1 Jar Brownwood Farms Cranberry Butter
1 Tablespoon Michelle's Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate

Mix and serve.

Dessert Table

Michigan's Favorite Thanksgiving Pie – Grand Traverse Pumpkin Pie from Grand Traverse Pie Company

Served with Michelle's Homemade Cherry Whip Cream!

1 Cup Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Michelle's Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla
¼ Cup Sugar

Whip at high speed until firm. Served high atop GT Pie Company's Pumpkin Pie.

An easy version: Store bought whipped cream with 2 Tablespoons of Michelle's Miracle blend and serve.

Carmel Apple Cherry Pie

One Store Bought Pie Crust or Homemade Crust in Pie Pan
Prepare 4-5 Apples - peeled and sliced thick
1 Cup Carmel Sauce
½ cup Dried Cherries
1 Tablespoon Michelle's Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate

Mix ingredients well – put some love it!

Fill and cover pie with top shell and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Bake at 425 for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 for 40 to 45 minutes until crust is golden.

Michigan Holiday Spritzer

L. Mawby Champagne – served with a drop (1/2 tsp.) ofMichelle's Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate

A colorful toast to the season!

A non-Alcohol version:

Substitute Sparkling Soda Water for Champagne and Two Large drops (1 Tablespoon) of Michelle's Miracle Tart Cherry Concentrate.