posted by bionicgal 06-22-98 7:35 AM Roast Goose with Stuffing 1 (10 lb) goose stuffing (below) 1 (13 3/4 oz) can chicken broth 2 Tblsp flour 1/4 cup cold water Preheat oven to 350° F. Remove neck and giblets from goose; discard fat from body cavity; rinse; drain. Prepare stuffing. Stuff bird lightly. Skewer neck skin to back. Tie legs and tail together. With large fork prick skin. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of meat between breast and thigh, avoiding bone. Place goose, breast side up, on wire rack in open roasting pan. Roast at 350* 31/2 hour or until thermometer reads 1990* F. When goose is done, remove to platter and remove string. To make gravy, spoon fat from drippings in pan leaving juice and browned bits; stir in broth. Over medium heat, heat to boiling. In cup, blend flour and water; gradually stir into hot mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened. Serve with goose. Mixed Fruit Stuffing 1 (12 oz) pkge mixed dried fruit, chopped water 1 med onion, minced 1 (16 oz) pkge cranberries 1 cup sugar 5 cup lightly packed, day-old bread cubes 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground allspice In 2 qt pan over high heat, heat 2 cp water, fruit and onion to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 min or until fruit is tender; pour mixture into large bowl. In same pan over med heat, heat 1/4 cp water, cranberries and sugar to boiling. Reduce heat to low;simmer 7 min or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Drain liquid from berries. Pour berries into fruit mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly. Chestnut Stuffing 1 1/2 lb chestnuts water 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup onions, chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp thyme leaves 1 tsp marjoram 1/2 tsp seasoned pepper 8 cups fresh bread curmbs With tip of sharp knife, mark and "X" on flat side of each chestnut. In large saucepan, cover chestnuts with water. Over high heat, bring water to goil; cook 1 min. Remove pan from heat. With slotted spoon remove 3 or 4 chestnuts at a time; remove shells and skins. Set aside after coarsely chopping chestnuts. In large Dutch oven over medium heat, in hot butter, cook celery and next 5 ingredients abut 10 in or until veggies are tender. remove pan from heat. Stir in chestnuts and bread curmbs; mix all ingredients together well.