Brine the turkey the night before
Herb Roasted Turkey
1 (12-14 pound) whole, turkey (defrosted)
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Prepare your turkey by removing innards and washing inside and out in cold water. Set turkey on rack in roasting pan. Slide hand under skin to separate skin from meat. Tuck wings under turkey.
In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, basil, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper with a fork.
Using your hands coat turkey with your butter mixture. Slide hands under skin to rub herb butter mixture over meat. Rub mixture all over top, side and legs as well as under the skin. Pour water into pan.
Homemade Gravy without drippings
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces or 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup broth or stock, any flavor
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter. Once hot, add the onion and a big pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and and salt and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the broth/stock and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk. Serve while hot.*
Honey-Baked ham
Corn
Green bean casserole (regular recipe, but we put 1/2 cup of milk instead of 3/4)
Mac and Cheese (Mama's recipe)
Rolls (Sister Schubert's)
Mashed Potatoes (Mama's recipe)
Watergate Salad (Mama's recipe)
Chocolate Satin Pie (because I need chocolate)
- 1 prepared 9-inch (6 oz.) graham cracker crust
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- Whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- WHISK together evaporated milk and egg yolks in medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot and thickens slightly; do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in morsels until completely melted and mixture is smooth.
POUR into crust; refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Top with whipped cream before serving; sprinkle with nuts.
