Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Herb-Roasted Turkey with Citrus Glaze

tgdinnerrecipes — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:21:00 +0000

Ingredients:

1 15-Pound WHOLE TURKEY fresh or frozen (thawed)
3 Large lemons
2 Large limes
1-1/2 Teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
1/4 Cup dry white wine (see note)
1/4 Cup packed brown sugar
Pan Gravy
1 Bunch, each fresh sage, marjoram, and thyme, divided

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325.

Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for gravy. Rinse turkey with cold running water and drain well. Blot dry with paper towels.

Peel skin from lemons and limes to make rose garnishes. Reserve in refrigerator. Squeeze enough juice from the lemons and limes to equal 2 tablespoons each. Cut the remaining lemons and limes in half and place in the turkey cavity. Sprinkle salt in the cavity.

In a small bowl, mix the wine, brown sugar, and citrus juices; reserve for glaze.

Gently loosen skin from the turkey breast without totally detaching the skin and carefully place 1 tablespoon each fresh sage and marjoram under the skin. Replace the skin.

Fold neck skin and fasten to the back with 1 or 2 skewers.

Fold the wings under the back of the turkey. Return legs to tucked position.

Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow (about 2-1/2 inches deep) roasting pan.

Rub turkey with salt, pepper, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of salad oil. Insert oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, being careful that the pointed end of the thermometer does not touch the bone.

Roast the turkey in a preheated 325 degree F. oven about 3-3/4 hours.

During the last hour of roasting time, baste with the pan drippings.

During the last 30 minutes, baste with the citrus glaze.

Loosely cover with lightweight foil to prevent excessive browning.

Continue to roast until the thermometer registers 180 degrees F. in the thigh, or 170 degrees F. in the breast.

Remove turkey from the oven and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Place on a warm large platter and garnish the platter with the remaining fresh herbs and lemon and lime roses.

Prepare lemon and lime roses as follows: with a small sharp knife or vegetable peeler, cut a continuous thin 1-inch strip of peel. Avoid cutting into the white pith. Roll tightly, skin inside out, and secure with toothpicks. Reserve in a bowl filled with ice water until time for service.

Finish Your Thanksgiving Day Table With a Flower Centerpiece

tgdinnerrecipes — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:13:41 +0000

Planning and preparing your Thanksgiving holiday feast is more than enough to deal with in the upcoming days. The food itself will decorate your table, but you need something festive to tie it all together. A lush centerpiece of fresh, seasonal, colorful flowers will do the trick!

Get a Thanksgiving centerpiece for your own table, and while you’re at it, send Thanksgiving flowers to your friends and relatives. Flowers make a delightful gift this time of year: They send the right message of love and they’re easy to order online.

Find out more about sending Thanksgiving flowers here.

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

tgdinnerrecipes — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:12:30 +0000

Is it your turn to host the family Thanksgiving dinner? Want to throw a warm Thanksgiving party for friends?

Don’t let hosting responsibilities drag you down this holiday season. Make-ahead recipes, and a casual atmosphere will make your Thanksgiving party as easy as, well, pie!

Here you will find great and essential recipes for putting together a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a complete Thanksgiving menu you can use as is or as a starter for other Thanksgiving dinner menu ideas.

Here’s what you can sink your teeth into:

Roast Turkey with Herbal Rub
Moist Glazed Ham
Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing
Green Onion and Cornbread Stuffing
Basic Turkey Gravy
Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkin and Praline Pie

Click here for more Thanksgiving dinner recipes, tips, ideas, and resources.