A potluck is when every member brings a dish to share. Potlucks originated during hard times in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. This makes potlucks perfect for our current economic time and our monthly dinner. It is a low-pressure way to find a little joy to share and break bread together among friends and foster new relationships. At the heart of our LBF Community, a potluck is a low stress opportunity to enjoy yourself, meet new friends, and mingle over a delicious meal.
In other words…SHARING IS CARING!
At our LBFC potluck dinner, the task of cooking is shared among our active and generous members . This takes the pressure off of just a few people for "doing it all." (Hooray for teamwork!)
PLEASE EMAIL HAI to let her know your dish(s) in these categories … main dish, side dish and/or desserts below. Our community will provide drinks, (sweet tea, water, coffee) and dinner rolls with an inviting table setting.
Just bring your favorite dish to share among friends. If you are willing to give Hai the recipe we will print it out to share with all. You can give your name or tell Hai if you wish to be anonymous.
Let Hai know your needs for your dish(s) …hot or cold to consider how to best take care of your dish when we are ready to serve. Keep it as simple as you can with your choice of dish(s) to bring.
To keep cleanup minimal and easy, we will use eco-friendly disposable plates, cups and cutlery.
You get to take your cookware home with you - so the clean up and break down will be easy and fast for everyone!
Bon Appetite!
*** Monthly dinner dates, time and location subject to change. Always check our schedule before attending on "Upcoming Events Page" for the most current dates before attending.
Any first time new friends coming to learn more about our community DO NOT NEED OR REQUIRED to bring a dish. Just come as you are to enjoy and join in our fellowship.
We, at LBFC encourages you take this opportunity to FIND YOUR PLACE TO BELONG and discover our community at your own pace.
Regardless if this is not right for you, we would love to share a meal and a warm invitation to meet you and give you an opportunity to meet our family in your local community.
We want you to leave here feeling JOY and know you are not alone.
We want you to be a part of our family to join us as members; no longer as strangers next time and become active members of our family to help and support each other. It’s up to you!
That’s our mission...Let’s Be Friends Community!
We hope to see you there!
** Monthly dinner dates, time and location subject to change. Always check our schedule before attending on "Upcoming Events Page" for the most current dates before attending.
Let's Be Friends Community is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 non-profit tax-exempt organization. Your contribution may be tax deductible as provided by law. In accordance with IRS regulation, no goods or servicess were provided to you in consideration of this gift.
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RUB CLEAN TURKEY WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER (inside cavity and outside and put in refrigerator over night to marinate)
Herb Butter Rub Ingredients :
2 CUPS OF SALTED BUTTER (room temperature)
1 cup of fresh parsley (chopped up)
1 fresh whole garlic (chopped up)
4 sprigs of fresh thyme (chopped up)
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary (chopped up)
4 sprigs of
RUB CLEAN TURKEY WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER (inside cavity and outside and put in refrigerator over night to marinate)
Herb Butter Rub Ingredients :
2 CUPS OF SALTED BUTTER (room temperature)
1 cup of fresh parsley (chopped up)
1 fresh whole garlic (chopped up)
4 sprigs of fresh thyme (chopped up)
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary (chopped up)
4 sprigs of fresh sage (chopped up)
(If you can't get them fresh, dried seasonings will be fine)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon "adobo" seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
STUFFED TURKEY CAVITY ON THE DAY OF COOKING
2 stalks celery
1 onion (cut in quarters)
1 orange (cut in quarters)
1 lemon (cut in quarters)
1 apple (cut in quarters)
CHICKEN BROTH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOKING PAN with
additional veggies per your choice and space allowed.
OUR TURKEY WAS 18 POUNDS;
BAKE (covered with foil) at 350 degrees for 5 hours. (15-20 minutes per pound because oven varies)
Turkey is fully cooked when internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. Insert the thermometer in between the leg and breast for accuracy which is the thickest part of the turkey without hitting a bone.
UNCOVER the turkey and
OUR TURKEY WAS 18 POUNDS;
BAKE (covered with foil) at 350 degrees for 5 hours. (15-20 minutes per pound because oven varies)
Turkey is fully cooked when internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. Insert the thermometer in between the leg and breast for accuracy which is the thickest part of the turkey without hitting a bone.
UNCOVER the turkey and broil on HI and keep a close watch for browing the skin for 30-40 minutes to even out the desired golden roast skin. ( cover high areas of turkey with foil to prevent burning on breast or any highest areas closest to the broil heat until all areas brown to your desire.)
*** SECRET TO A TENDER & JUICY TURKEY INSIDE WHILE CRISPY OUTSIDE:
INJECT chicken broth with a food injector to breast and legs every hour as it cooks to stay moist inside while crispy outside. Voila!
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Our FIRST meet-up for 2025 will be a BREAKFAST BAR Meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
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