Easy Thanksgiving Meal

Jessica Mazzone
Every year we have the traditional turkey and stuffing dinner for thanksgiving. Why? Well because that’s what we were raised on and taught about when we were younger so it’s just natural to have that, anything and it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving. For some of you that have families and are hosting the big dinner at your house this year here are some simple Thanksgiving meal recipes, courtesy of allrecipes.com.


Simply Perfect Roast Turkey-
Ingredients:
1 (18 pound) whole turkey
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 quarts turkey stock
8 cups prepared stuffing


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place rack in the lowest position of the oven.
2. Remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in the roasting pan. Loosely fill the body cavity with stuffing. Rub the skin with the softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Position an aluminum foil tent over the turkey.
3. Place turkey in the oven, and pour 2 cups turkey stock into the bottom of the roasting pan. Baste all over every 30 minutes with the juices on the bottom of the pan. Whenever the drippings evaporate, add stock to moisten them, about 1 to 2 cups at a time. Remove aluminum foil after 2 1/2 hours. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 4 hours.
4. Transfer the turkey to a large serving platter, and let it stand for at least 20 to 30 minutes before carving.


Moist and Savory Stuffing-
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
Generous dash ground black pepper
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing


Directions:
1. Heat broth, black pepper, celery and onion in 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add stuffing and stir lightly to coat.




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