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The Main Attraction: Roasted Turkey

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-pound) whole turkey, thawed
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

To start off your Thanksgiving feast, you'll need to prepare the star of the show - the roasted turkey. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped herbs to create a flavorful herb butter. Set aside.

Next, rinse the thawed turkey and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and stuff the cavity with the quartered onion, chopped carrots, celery, and halved lemon. Rub the herb butter all over the turkey, making sure to get in between the skin and the meat. This will help keep the turkey moist and add extra flavor. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the turkey.

Cover the turkey loosely with foil and roast for 2 hours. Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (75°C). Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving.

Savory Side Dishes

No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a variety of delicious side dishes. Here are some ideas to complement your roasted turkey:

Cranberry and Walnut Stuffing

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of day-old bread, cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried sage
• 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of chicken broth

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until tender. Add in the walnuts, cranberries, parsley, and dried herbs, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and the onion mixture. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and toss to combine. Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Bacon and Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of fresh green beans, trimmed
• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pan, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the trimmed green beans and sauté until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the crispy bacon and butter and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Decadent Desserts

No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a sweet ending. Here are a couple of indulgent desserts that will satisfy any sweet tooth:

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of crushed graham crackers
• 1/4 cup of melted butter
• 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice and beat until well combined. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 45 minutes. Let the cheesecake cool in the pan before removing and refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.

Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
• 6 cups of thinly sliced apples
• 3/4 cup of white sugar
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of butter

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix together the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Dot the top of the apples with butter. Cover the pie with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Let the pie cool before serving.

With these delicious recipes, your Thanksgiving feast is sure to be a hit. So gather your loved ones, give thanks, and enjoy a memorable and mouth-watering dinner. From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving!