VEGGIE TURKEY CENTERPIECE

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Planning a special Thanksgiving celebration? We can't think of a more novel way to start the table talk-or serve the veggies-than with this incredible edible Mr. Turkey centerpiece! Subscriber Anita Johnson of Morrison, Colorado says, "Half the fun is putting this gobbler together. He's a traditional tasty guest at our Thanksgiving table now, but the first time I made him, folks found him simply too cute to eat!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 1 centerpiece.

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 radishes
13 kale leaves, divided
1 medium head cabbage
1 medium carrot, peeled
Toothpicks
2 raisins
2 pimiento strips (1-1/4 inches long)
1 small head red cabbage
12 cherry tomatoes
18 pimiento-stuffed olives
2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Trim both ends of each radish. With a sharp knife, cut the radishes to make roses. Place in a bowl of ice water; refrigerate until radishes open, about 30 minutes., Line a serving platter with six kale leaves. Cut the bottom off the medium cabbage so it sits flat; place on platter for turkey body., From the carrot, cut a 3-1/2-in. piece and a 1-1/2-in. piece. (Discard remaining carrot or save for another use.) Make a diagonal cut at one end of each carrot piece. , Make a V-shaped cut at the other end of the small piece to create a beak. Using toothpicks, attach the diagonal end of the larger carrot piece to turkey body for neck., For head, attach the diagonal end of the smaller carrot piece to neck. Using toothpicks, attach raisins for eyes and pimiento strips for the wattle., for tail, attach the remaining kale leaves on the back. remove eight leaves from the red cabbage and attach in front of the kale leaves. (Save the remaining cabbage for another use.) Attach the cherry tomatoes in front of the cabbage leaves., Attach stuffed olives for wings. Cover remaining body with ripe olives. Arrange radish roses on plate.

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Notx Yt
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Ofa ki Okalani Mafi
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I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to impress your guests with a vegetarian dish.


Tassian Morgan
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This was a great recipe! I made a few changes, like using a different type of bread for the stuffing, and it turned out delicious.


Mvuyo Mgaba
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend making a few changes. For example, I would add more herbs and spices to the stuffing.


Rose Pack
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but the veggie turkey was a disaster. It was burnt on the outside and raw on the inside.


Joseph Barreiro
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes and the veggie turkey didn't turn out well.


Silvio Cepele
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I would not recommend this recipe. The veggie turkey was bland and the stuffing was too salty.


Kyla Casey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, but it's not very flavorful.


Martha Ferguson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the veggie turkey didn't turn out well. It was too mushy.


GSK MAHIM
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The veggie turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Anissa McGillivary
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I would definitely make it again.


Steven onyirioha
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


ali randhawa
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian Thanksgiving centerpiece. It's easy to make and it looks really impressive.


Poline Nayebale
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


suraj singh
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this veggie turkey. It was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was really good.


MAYE MOOGE PICKER
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and it turned out perfect. The stuffing was especially delicious.


JJG_21
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This veggie turkey centerpiece was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so delicious and flavorful, and it looked really impressive on the table. I'll definitely be making this again next year.