Key Lime Bourbon Turkey Glaze From Kermit’s Kitchen Yields 2 1/4 cups; less when using Vanilla extract This recipe uses either bourbon or vanilla extract to achieve the same great flavor.  The glaze is excellent for a whole turkey, a turkey breast, chicken, or when roasting chicken pieces. A half-cup of the glaze added to giblet gravy makes for great flavor and a memorable meal. Ingredients: 1-cup bourbon Or 1/3-cup Vanilla extract 2/3-cup Kermit’s Key Lime Syrup 2/3-cup ketchup 1/3-cup soy sauce 2 Tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger 2 Tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar Preparation:  Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Brush the glaze over the turkey during the last 15 minutes of roasting. Return to Top Ginger Cranberry Sauce From Kermit’s Kitchen Serves 12 This recipe takes advantage of the goodness of cranberries, the great taste of Florida oranges, and the ability of Key Lime juice to heighten flavors. Ginger Cranberry Sauce freezes well or can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.  These characteristics make this an ideal holiday dish. Ingredients: 1 pound (about 4 cups) fresh cranberries, picked over and rinsed 2 cups Kermit’s Key Lime Syrup Finely grated zest of 1 Florida orange 1/2-cup fresh Florida orange juice 2 Tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger Preparation:  Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop open, about 10 minutes.  Note: Watch the clock.  Cooking this sauce for more than 10 minutes is too long. Skim any foam from the surface with a metal spoon.  Let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 months.  Freezes well.  Note: If prepared ahead and frozen, defrost the cranberries the day before serving. Serving suggestion: Ginger Cranberry Sauce is a fine accompaniment to a holiday meal.  The dish goes exceptionally well with Turkey, Duck, or Capon. Return to Top Kermit’s Carrots From Kermit’s Kitchen Serves 4 Add syrup to taste when cooking carrots.  The sweetness of the syrup and the touch of Key Lime help produce a carrot dish that is easy to fix and great tasting too. Ingredients: 2 cups carrots (allowing 1/2 cup per person).  Peeled carrots can be sliced in rounds or diced, as preferred.  Alternatively, baby cut carrots can be cooked whole. 1/4 cup Key Lime syrup.  Add more, if desired. 1/2-cup water (or enough to provide about 1/4 inch in the bottom of the saucepan) 1 Tablespoon butter (optional) Preparation: Add water to saucepan; turn burner to medium. Add carrots. Pour Key Lime syrup over the carrots. Add butter, if desired. Cover. Bring carrots to a boil.  Reduce heat to a slow boil. Cook carrots to desired tenderness.  The length of cooking time will depend on individual preference and the size of the carrot pieces. Serving suggestion: Serve carrots as a vegetable dish with turkey, chicken, fish, or ham. Return to Top Key Lime Sweet Potatoes From Kermit’s Kitchen Serves 4 to 6 This memorable dish is easy to make.  The Key Lime in the syrup enhances the sweet potato taste to provide great flavor.  Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any dinner you want to make special. The variations on the basic recipe make Key Lime Sweet Potatoes a dish for many occasions.  Quantities may be doubled to serve a larger gathering. Ingredients: 24 ounces, mashed sweet potatoes.  Use either home baked sweet potatoes (see recipe below) or a prepared commercial package (such as, Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes).  1/4 cup of Kermit’s Key Lime Syrup 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2-teaspoon cinnamon Variations: To the basic recipe, add: 1/4 cup chopped pecans For a topping, add: 1 1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows Or 1/2-cup brown sugar Preparation: Microwave: Combine ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.  Cut butter into small pieces while adding to the bowl. Cover and microwave on High for 5 minutes, stirring once.  If needed, cook longer to insure dish is thoroughly heated.  Stir and serve. Variations: If adding chopped pecans, combine with basic ingredients and cook as directed. If adding a topping:  Cook as directed, on High for 5 minutes, stirring once during cooking and again, before adding topping.  Add desired topping, microwave until topping is melted.  Note: In a microwave the marshmallows or brown sugar will melt into the top of the dish. Oven Baked: Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Place sweet potatoes in a roasting pan and bake until tender - - about 40 minutes.  Allow potatoes to cool, then peel.  Mash sweet potatoes.  To save time in the final preparation, this step may be done ahead. Using 24 ounces of mashed sweet potatoes, in an 8-inch baking dish, combine with other ingredients.  Melt butter before combining. Bake casserole for 20 minutes (until thoroughly heated) Variations: If adding chopped pecans, combine with basic ingredients and cook as directed. If adding a topping: After baking for 20 minutes, remove from oven, cover with either the marshmallows or the brown sugar.  Return to oven and bake until the marshmallows are golden or the brown sugar has melted, about 5 minutes more. Serving Suggestions: Serve Key Lime Sweet Potatoes proudly with turkey, chicken, duck, ham or a pork roast. Return to Top Homemade Applesauce From Kermit’s Kitchen Serves 4 to 6 Homemade applesauce is an easy to make special treat.  Recipe may be doubled. Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples Tablespoon water 2 Tablespoons sugar (may need more, depending on the ripeness of the apples) 2 teaspoons Kermit’s Key Lime Syrup Preparation: Peel and core apples.  Cut into uniform slices In medium sized saucepan, add water and apple slices Heat pan on high until the apples begin to sizzle, then turn burner to low and cover. After about 20 minutes, stir the apples to insure uniform doneness When the apples are cooked (they will mash easily), add sugar and syrup.| Mix thoroughly Note: Apples will vary in ripeness and in their water content.  Less ripe apples may require more water when cooking.  They may also require more sugar. Serving Suggestions: Serve warm or chilled.  Homemade applesauce is a great side dish with ham or pork.  As a dessert, it is terrific all by itself or as a topping for vanilla ice cream. Return To Top Kissed Strawberries From Kermit’s Kitchen Serves 4 Strawberries kissed with Key Lime Honey or Key Lime Syrup are sure to please. Ingredients: 1-quart fresh Florida strawberries (rinsed) 2 Tablespoons Planters Slivered Almonds 2 Tablespoons Kermit’s Key Lime Honey Or 3 Tablespoons Kermit’s Key Lime Syrup Optional: 2 cups whipped topping Preparation: In medium sized bowl: Remove stems and cut strawberries into quarters Toss gently with almonds and honey (or syrup) Chill until ready to serve. As an option, top with whipped cream Serving Suggestions: Kissed strawberries make a great dessert or afternoon snack.  The strawberries also make a tasty topping for vanilla ice cream or pound cake. Return to Top