Description
A collection of ideas for a Thanksgiving menu that includes traditional and modern dishes.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-14 lbs)
- Butter – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Onions – 2 large
- Celery – 3 stalks
- Carrots – 2
- Chicken broth – 4 cups
- Stuffing mix – 1 box
- Cranberries – 2 cups
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Almonds – 1 cup
- Pumpkin pie – 1
- Whipped cream – for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by cleaning and seasoning it with butter, garlic, and herbs.
- Stuff the turkey with stuffing mix and vegetables.
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare cranberry sauce by cooking cranberries with sugar until they burst.
- Blanch green beans and toss with almonds.
- Serve pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert.
Notes
- Brining the turkey can enhance flavor.
- Make cranberry sauce a day ahead for best taste.
- Use fresh herbs for stuffing for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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