Rinse the chicken well, removing any excess fat, and pat it dry.

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Wild birds can be stuffed and cooked like any other turkey, but you have to take more care not to overcook them or dry them out since they have no extra fat.

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He's quick to embrace the artistry of his craft, especially when it comes to the primping and prepping required once the internal organs and body fat are removed and the carcass is fully dry.

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Milk may have been adjusted by separating part of the milk fat therefrom, or by adding thereto cream, dry whole milk, skim milk, or nonfat dry milk.

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It sounds simple, and it is, but what happens when the matzo soaks up some egg and fries in a generous slick of fat is at the same time profound: What was dry and severe becomes plush and custardy.

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