Cook a Frozen Turkey

My friend gave me a recipe to cook a turkey frozen. This worked exceptionally well but what really got me was the fact that I didn't have to try to thaw out a turkey in my fridge for days or in my small 4" deep sink, using up what precious little space I have. So here it is. I loved it and will probably never go back to the old way.

Preheat oven as directed on turkey.

Take a turkey bag and put 1-2 tbsp flour in it and shake it up so the bag is coated. Put the bag in the roaster pan and then put 4 celery sticks about 1" apart on the bottom.

Take out your frozen turkey and take off packaging. Turn the turkey upside down (so breasts are on the bottom) and slip it into the bag on top of the celery. (Yes the bag of all the 'extras' are still in the turkey, that's okay...).

Cook turkey according to the directions, but add 1 extra hour.

Take turkey out, test for doneness, let sit for at least 45 minutes. Carve and put back in it's own juices. It'll soak back up its own juice and make the meat so soft! Enjoy!

Slow-Cooker Lasagna

This is from Kraft Foods and is really easy and yummy.

Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 4 hr 15 min Makes: 8 servings

What You Need!
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 container (15 oz.) Ricotta Cheese (I just used cottage cheese)
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 egg
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Make It!
BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley.

SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles, broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Note: Recipe was successfully tested in 4-, 5- and 6-qt. slow cookers. For best results, do not cook on the HIGH heat setting.
Make Ahead: If your slow cooker has a removable liner, layer ingredients in liner as directed. Refrigerate overnight. Place liner in slow cooker the next day and cook as directed.