Vintage Recipes for Turkey With Apple Raisin Herb Stuffing and Paradise Pumpkin Pie

With our economy in a downward spiral, we are all looking for ways to cut back on our food expenses.  Turkey is one of the best ways to do that.  They are inexpensive and usually provide more than one meal; there are so many ways to use turkey leftovers.  So whether it is holiday time or you just have several to feed or you are looking for economical meal ideas, give this Turkey and Apple Raisin Herb Stuffing a try.  Pumpkin is another good food that is inexpensive.  Pumpkin is a nutritional plus and is good for anytime of the year.  If you want something different in a pumpkin pie, try this Paradise Pumpkin Pie recipe.

APPLE RAISIN HERB STUFFING & TURKEY

This recipe is from an old rural Midwestern Electrical Co-op Newsletter.12-14 lb turkey, thawed8 cups dried bread cubes (10-13 slices of bread)3 cups Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped3/4 cup golden raisins1/3 cup chopped onion1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley1 1/2 tsp rubbed sage1 tsp dried thyme1 tsp dried rosemary1 cup chicken broth6 tbsp margarine, melted

Combine bread cubes, apples, raisins, onion, parsley and herbs. Add broth and margarine. Toss to mix. Stuff seasoned turkey and roast according to turkey package directions.

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE

This recipe is from a 1975 edition of “The Workbasket” magazine. This magazine is no longer on the market but used to be a favorite of homemakers everywhere, especially in the rural areas.

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese1/4 cup sugar1/2 tsp vanilla1 egg1 1/4 cups canned or cooked pumpkin1/2 cup sugar1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp ginger1/4 tsp nutmegdash of salt1 cup evaporated milk2 eggs, slightly beaten1 9-inch unbaked pastry shell with high edges

Combined softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla; mixing until well blended. Add 1 egg; mix well. Cover botton of pastry shell with mixture. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Carefully pour over cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 65 to 70 minutes or until done. Cool. Brush with maple syrup; decorate with nuts, if desired.

Enjoy!