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Savory Dishes: Roasted Turkey

Ingredients:

• 1 whole turkey (10-12 pounds)
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of fresh sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Gently separate the skin from the turkey breast and spread the herb butter mixture evenly under the skin.
4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
5. Roast the turkey for 2.5-3 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the skin to brown.
6. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey to ensure it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
7. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.

Sweet Treats: Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup of white sugar
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup of red and green M&Ms

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms into the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop, place dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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