16+ Holiday Dinner Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

Ingredients

Main Dish:

• 1 whole roasted turkey (10-12 pounds)
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried sage
• 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Side Dishes:

• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of chopped onion
• 1 cup of chopped celery
• 1 cup of chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried sage
• 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Main Dish:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, olive oil, dried thyme, dried sage, and dried rosemary.
3. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pat it dry with paper towels.
4. Using your hands, gently loosen the skin of the turkey from the breast and legs.
5. Spread the herb butter mixture under the skin, making sure to evenly coat the entire turkey.
6. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the turkey.
7. Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and place it in the oven.
8. Cook for 2 hours, then remove the aluminum foil and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F.
9. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.

Side Dishes:

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried sage, and dried rosemary to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from the broth and discard.
4. Add the uncooked rice to the broth and stir well.
5. Cover and let it cook for 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve as a delicious side dish to your holiday dinner.

With the holiday dinner recipe complete, all that's left to do is gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a delicious and stress-free holiday meal. This professionally crafted recipe is sure to impress and become a new favorite for years to come. Happy holidays!