Roast Turkey with Gravy without chorizo

2 lrg onions minced (about 4 c.) 4 x ribs celery minced 1 stk unsalted butter (1/2 c.) 1 lrg bunc kale stems discarded and the leaves rinsed well and minced[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved 2 medium carrots , chopped 2 large celery ribs , chopped 3 1/2 cups chicken broth[...]

2 cups coarse salt 2 cups sugar 2 medium onions , coarsely chopped 2 carrots , peeled and coarsely chopped 2 celery ribs , coarsely chopped 4 bay leaves 8[...]

2 cups dried apricots 4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from baguette-style bread) 4 cups bread cubes (1/2 inch cut from multigrain or whole wheat bread) 4[...]

1 (14 lb) frozen whole turkey, thawed (can use fresh turkey) 1/4 cup butter , softened and divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup fresh sage[...]