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Kitchen shears and scissors
Choose sturdy shears that come apart easily for cleaning, and if you plan to cut through poultry make sure they give you plenty of leverage.
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Roast Turkey and Gravy
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A juicy Christmas turkey the Raymond Blanc way: the bird roasts on its own browned wings and neck, starts in a very hot oven, finishes low with regular basting and then rests for up to…
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