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Slow Cooker Turkey and Cranberry Dressing

23 Monday Nov 2015

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Cranberry DressingJust because you may have limited space and resources in your RV kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a true Thanksgiving dinner. Try this easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Dressing recipe and you may never go back to the traditional way again.

Plus! – clean up is 10 times faster which means more time to spend with your loved ones.

 Ingredients
  • 1 (8-ounce) package stuffing cubes
  • ½ cup hot water
  • ½ can of chicken broth, heated
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ½ cup celery, chopped
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 (3-pound) boneless turkey breast
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
  1. Coat a 3 ½ quart (or larger) slow cooker with nonstick vegetable spray
  2. Put stuffing cubes in the cooker and add water, broth, butter, onion, celery, and cranberries; mix well
  3. Sprinkle the turkey breast with the rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place the turkey over stuffing mixture. Cover and cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours. Times may vary with slow cookers. Using a meat thermometer, check to see if the turkey is fully cooked. Internal temperature of the turkey breast will be 165° when done.
  4. Remove turkey to a cutting board and slice. Stir the stuffing until thoroughly mixed and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Spoon onto platter and top with the sliced turkey. Serves 4 to 6.
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Thanksgiving on the Go

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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Happy-Thanksgiving-blog-headerTraveling around during the holidays is pretty common for most people, but what about when you’re looking for that next great destination and adventure in your RV? For Thanksgiving, RV campers and travelers have a unique opportunity to celebrate this great American holiday in a whole new way. What are some ways you can celebrate Turkey Day in your RV? Here are some tips to get you into the festive mood.

Thanksgiving specials in a new city
chef holding turkeySome restaurants will feature a full Thanksgiving dinner for those interested and this can create some brand new memories and traditions for your own traveling family. You can meet other travelers and the best part about it all? You don’t have to worry about all the clean up! All you have to worry about is catching the football game or getting your Black Friday shopping plan in place.

Some cities will have Thanksgiving harvest festivals or “all-in-one” Thanksgiving meals you can take on the go. You can enjoy your turkey dinner in the comfort of your RV or camper while taking in the beautiful sights of the changing seasons.

DIY Thanksgiving right in the RV
thanksgiving dinner RVYou can try out several different travel friendly recipes that are absolutely perfect for a Thanksgiving on the go. Here are some to get you started:

  • Put everything into one hearty and warm meal with a slow cooker turkey dinner! All you have to do is throw everything in together, sit back, relax and enjoy spending time with your loved ones.
  • Traditional style southern biscuits are also a great on the go meal that can be topped off with some gravy or mashed potatoes. They are soft, chewy, and will keep you filled up during your travels.
  • Or you can get really adventurous and try out a gelatin salad or molded salad like back in the 1950s and 1960s! Make it a retro Thanksgiving with a great dessert (or full dinner) that is easy to make with an RV kitchen at your disposal.

Lakeside (or Ocean side) Thanksgiving celebration
scarecrow by lakeFind a nice and secluded spot out in the forest, near a lake or right on the oceanfront for a gorgeous but simple Thanksgiving to recall how the holiday used to be celebrated. Give thanks to your camping lifestyle with seasonal vegetables and even ditch the turkey for some venison or other wild game meats to make it even more memorable and exciting. Who says you need to have the “normal” Thanksgiving in order to have an enjoyable holiday? You can take in the sights right from your RV and enjoy some great food with loved ones.

Campfire Pumpkin Pie

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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What a great alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie!  Invite a neighbor over, stand by the warm coals, and visit while this delicious dish cooks up in your dutch oven.

Ingredients

Pie Dough (double crust):
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter
1/2 cup water

OR you can buy the pre-made pie crust dough and just roll it out in a pie pan.

Filling:
2 cups pureed pumpkin
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups light cream or evaporated milk
3 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix together the dry ingredients for the crust and then add water.
  2. Knead until you have made a firm pie dough.
  3. Roll out two sheets with a rolling pan into even and flat pieces of dough in the desired size for the base and top of your pie crusts.
  4. Fit one sheet into a pie pan as the base.
  5. Mix together the pie filling ingredients.
  6. Pour over bottom layer of pie crust in pie pan.
  7. Cover and seal the edges with the second sheet of pie crust dough.

Cooking Method

dutch ovenThe best way to make this over the fire is by using a Dutch oven. You should start by greasing the bottom and sides of the Dutch oven so that your pie does not stick. (This is not necessary if you have a pre-made pie crust already in a foil type pan or if you have rolled out the dough and put into a pan beforehand.) Place the pie crust with the filling in the Dutch oven and place over the hot coals of your fire. Finish by covering the Dutch oven with a lid and placing more coals on top of it. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Voila! A great tasting Thanksgiving dessert right over the campfire! Know of any other great Thanksgiving recipes? Tell us about them in the comments section below!

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