Hi guys! - I’m back from my travels, which means it’s time for some more recipe videos…

Here’s one that gives you something different from the regular roast turkey, without abandoning the tradition. For those who aren’t so hungry, I have included quantities and instructions for chicken as well, albeit a big chicken or Cornish hen.

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INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN

for the stuffing -

• 1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Small Onion, chopped
• 60g / 2Tbs Chopped Mixed Dried Fruit
• 20g / 1.5Tbs Melted Butter
• ½ Cup Dried Pumpkin Seeds
• Ground Pepper to Season
• ½ Tsp Ground Cumin

for the chicken -

• 1 x 1.8kg (2lb) Chicken
• ½ Tsp Ground Pepper
• ½ Tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
• 30g / 2Tbs Melted Butter

INGREDIENTS FOR TURKEY

for the stuffing -

• 3 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 Large Onion, chopped
• 150g / 6oz Chopped Mixed Dried Fruit
• 5Tbs Melted Butter
• 10 Pieces Sundried Tomato, chopped
• 90g / 3oz Seedless Raisins
• 1Cup Dried Pumpkin Seeds
• Ground Pepper to Season
• 1.5 Tsp Ground Cumin

for the turkey -

• 1 x 3.6kg (8lb) Turkey
• 1 Tsp Ground Pepper
• 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
• 2 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
• 60g / 4Tbs Melted Butter

Set

• Roasting pan, basting brush, string to truss

Go

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHICKEN

1. Combine all of the stuffing ingredients. Trim any excess skin and fat from the neck and rear of the chicken. Force the stuffing into the cavity of the chicken, compacting it as much as possible. Tie the drumsticks securely enclosing the filling.
2. Combine all the other ingredients and brush these over the skin of the chicken.
3. Roast the chicken in a pre-heated oven (180c / 350F) for 90 min, until crisp and golden.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TURKEY

1. Combine all of the stuffing ingredients. Trim any excess skin and fat from the neck and rear of the Turkey. Force the stuffing into the cavity of the
2. turkey, compacting it as much as possible. Tie the drumsticks securely enclosing the filling.
3. Combine all the other ingredients and brush these over the skin of the turkey.
4. Roast the turkey in a pre-heated oven (160c / 325F) for 3 hours, until crisp and golden.

(roast any style turkey - 325°F for 20-25 min per pound (450g))

What you should know

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