CHEF GORDON RAMSAY'S TASTY THANKSGIVING TIPS TURN YOUR 'KITCHEN
NIGHTMARES' INTO TURKEY DREAMS
Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without the turkey.
World-renowned chef and star of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, Gordon Ramsay suggests
these simple, turkey tips to help make your holiday nightmare-free.
" Test the Turkey - To ensure your turkey is cooked, skewer the
thickest part of the thigh and check the juices. If they're clear, the
turkey is done; if they're pink, the turkey needs more time in the oven.
" Baste the Turkey - To avoid the skin shriveling as it cools,
baste the turkey as soon as it comes out of the oven.
" Rest the Turkey - Never slice the turkey straight from the oven!
When the turkey is ready, cover it with tin foil and let it rest for at
least 25 - 30 minutes. Resting the meat allows the juices to redistribute
in the bird, making it moist and tender.
" Slice the Turkey - Use the whole bird. Carve the breast first
and then start on the legs.
" Gravy - Don't forget the pan juices from the turkey-roasting
tray! It's where all the turkey flavor is stored, and makes a great base
for your gravy.
KITCHEN NIGHTMARES has all-new episodes through the month of November
on FOX. On Wednesday, Nov. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Chef Ramsay visits
Pomona, CA, to try to rev up business for Lela's, an upscale restaurant in
desperate need of customers. When Gordon gets in the kitchen and starts
criticizing the menu items, the executive chef is less than thrilled and
they have a showdown in front of the entire staff.
The nightmares continue on Wednesday, Nov. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)
when Chef Ramsay heads to Fair Lawn, NJ, to visit Campania, an Italian
restaurant that's losing more money than its making. Serious changes are
needed or this restaurant will be forced to close its doors for good. With
Gordon's changes in place, they have a grand re-opening, but just when
everything seems to be going smoothly, the cops crash the party!
KITCHEN
NIGHTMARES is a co-production of Granada America and Optomen Television,
in association with A. Smith & Co. Executive producers are Arthur
Smith, Kent Weed, Pat Llewellyn, Gerry McKean and Curt Northrup.
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