Andalusia is the southernmost region that stretches from the Mediterranean coast across the tip of the Iberian Peninsula to the Atlantic. This region features flamenco dancing, bullfighting, sherry, and gazpacho. The name is derived from "Al Andaluz", the name that was given to Spain by its moorish occupiers. This is the region of red earth and olive groves. Andalusia features whitewashed villages and moorish architectural masterpieces such as he Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita or great mosque of Cordoba, and the Alcazar in Seville. This is the largest olive producing region in the world.

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Here are 6 tips for better mashed potatoes:

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Don't throw away the neck and giblets that come with your turkey. They can be turned into a tasty broth that makes terrific gravy. Giblets are full of rich flavor and can add great complexity to your turkey broth. Th giblet bag includes a heart, liver, gizzard (part of the stomach), and neck. The liver should not be used for broth, because it will make it bitter. You can saute, chop, or add the liver to stuffing or to the finished gravy.

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When I cook or roast turkey, I prefer to roast small fowl, no more than 14 pounds gross weight, because they cook more evenly than larger birds. Smaller birds cook faster and are generally more tender, but sometimes you need a bigger bird for a large holiday gathering. Either way, roasting is always a great delight to make and eat. This recipe will lock in enormous amounts of extra juices due to the basting method the recipe uses. If your item is purchased frozen, make sure to thaw your bird in the refrigerator until it is ready to cook.

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