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What You Need:
1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
1 C extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. salt
1 sweet apple, cored, peeled and chunked
How to Make It:
Remove the giblets and neck from the inside of the turkey.
Rinse the turkey with cold water inside and out, allow the water to drain from the turkey [...]

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A meal is never quite finished until dessert is eaten. On Holidays that is especially true seeing as there are so many delightful dishes to choose from. Here are some ideas for Holiday desserts your family will love.
The first dessert everyone looks forward to is pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are a favored item during [...]

What You Need:
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth, divided
How to Make It:
Place the softened butter into a mixing bowl.
Add the sage, thyme and garlic and [...]

What You Need:
3/4 C unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. sage, chopped fine
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 (21 lb.) turkey
4 C turkey broth, divided
2 C apricot preserves
2 tbsp. ginger root, minced
2 tbsp. honey
How to Make It:
Place the butter in a small sauce pan.
Sprinkle in 3 tbsp. sage and the salt and pepper.
Heat on [...]

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What You Need:
1 (16 lb.) whole turkey thawed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 onions, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can of jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 C brown sugar
How to Make It:
Clean the thawed turkey under cold water, remove the neck and giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towel.
Salt and pepper the inside [...]

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What You Need:
2 tbsp. oil from a jar of oil packed sun dried tomatoes, divided
4 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
2 tsp. lemon peel, grated
1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
3 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth, divided
1 large onion, cut into wedges, divided
6 oil packed sun dried tomatoes, chopped and divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 [...]

What You Need:
1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 orange, cut into wedges and remove seeds
2 tbsp. orange marmalade
1/4 C red currant jelly
1/2 tsp. anise seed, coarsely ground
How to Make It:
Set the oven temperature to 325 degrees and allow the oven to heat up while prepping the turkey.
Remove the giblets and neck, [...]

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What You Need:
1 (15 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
3 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. cold water
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
How to Make It:
Clean the turkey well with cold water and pat dry.
Remove the neck and giblets and [...]

What You Need:
1 (15 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
2 celery stalks, cut into quarters
1 yellow onion, cut into quarters
1 C rosé wine, divided
1/2 C unsalted butter, melted and divided
1/4 C orange juice
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. onion powder
How to Make It:
Clean the turkey by removing the giblets and rinsing the turkey with [...]

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What You Need:
6 bacon slices, chopped
1/2 lb. fresh chestnuts, peeled and chopped
1 C white bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/2 bunch of watercress, chopped fine
1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1 1/4 tsp. pepper, divided
1 (10 lb.) whole turkey, thawed
3 tbsp. butter, room temperature
How to Make It:
Place the bacon in a skillet over low heat.
When [...]