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Serine Milo

Thanksgiving Feast

A collection of heartwarming Thanksgiving recipes, including Roasted Herb-Butter Turkey, Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Classic Pumpkin Pie, designed to bring families together around the table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Thanksgiving
Calories: 850

Ingredients
  

Roasted Herb-Butter Turkey
  • 1 (12-14 lb) whole turkey, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Optional: lemon slices and onion quarters for stuffing
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chives or parsley for garnish
Classic Pumpkin Pie
  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream for serving

Method
 

Roasted Herb-Butter Turkey
  1. First, preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the turkey dry and season it generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and sage until well blended.
  3. Gently slide your hand under the turkey skin over the breast to loosen it. Smear some of the aromatic herb-butter mix directly onto the meat beneath the skin.
  4. If desired, stuff the cavity with lemon slices and onion quarters.
  5. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around the base.
  6. Roast for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes. The turkey is done when juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  1. Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the quartered potatoes and garlic, cooking until tender—about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain and let them sit for a moment to steam dry.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine milk and butter over low heat until melted but not boiling.
  4. Mash the potatoes and garlic together in a large bowl until smooth, gradually incorporating the milk mixture.
  5. Stir in sour cream, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes at high heat, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes.
  4. The pie is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 850kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 38gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For the turkey, basting every 30 minutes and allowing it to rest for at least 20 minutes after cooking keeps it moist. The mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of milk. The pumpkin pie can include bourbon or maple syrup for added flavor.

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