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Christmas Lunch Recipe

Name: Don Alfonso 1890 Restaurant Cascais Christmas Lunch Recipe
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf Bruschetta; 2 cups Cherry tomatoes; 1 cup Fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves Garlic; 3 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Salt; to taste Pepper; 1 whole (12-14 lbs) Roast turkey; 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme; 1 cup Butter; 2 teaspoons Garlic powder; 2 teaspoons Onion powder; 2 tablespoons Salt; to taste Pepper; 2 cups Chicken broth; 4 cups Mashed potatoes; 1 cup Heavy cream; 1 stick Butter; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; 4 cups Green beans; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 cup Almonds; 1 whole Pumpkin pie; 2 cups Whipped cream

Inspired by Don Alfonso 1890 Restaurant Cascais

Time3h

Serves8

Celebrate Christmas Day bathed in winter light at Don Alfonso 1890 Cascais, where Italian flavours, laughter and shared moments fill the table with warmth.

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

1 loaf Bruschetta

2 cups Cherry tomatoes

1 cup Fresh basil leaves

2 cloves Garlic

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Aged balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

to taste white, green, and black pepper

Main Course

1 whole (12-14 lbs) Roast turkey

2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary

2 tablespoons Fresh thyme

1 cup Butter

2 teaspoons Watkins garlic powder

2 teaspoons Onion powder

2 tablespoons Celtic sea salt

to taste white, green, and black pepper

2 cups Chicken broth

Sides

4 cups Mashed potatoes

1 cup Heavy cream

1 stick Butter

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste white, green, and black pepper

4 cups Green beans

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup Almonds

Dessert

1 whole Pumpkin pie

2 cups Whipped cream

Method

Appetizers

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare Bread

Cut the loaf into slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.

Prepare Topping

In a bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Toast Bread

Place the sliced bread in the oven and toast for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown.

Assemble and Serve

Remove the bread from the oven, top with the tomato-basil mixture, and serve immediately.

Main Course

Preparing the Turkey

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

Seasoning the Turkey

In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Rub this mixture all over the turkey.

Roasting the Turkey

Place the turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. Roast according to the weight of the turkey, about 13-15 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Resting the Turkey

Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Sides

Making Mashed Potatoes

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash them.

Adding Cream and Butter

Mix in heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Preparing Green Beans

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.

Adding Almonds

Add sliced almonds to the green beans and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

Dessert

Serving the Dessert

Slice the pumpkin pie and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.