Thanksgiving French Family Meal Recipe
Whole serves 10-12, Half serves 4-6
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Ingredients
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Main Course
Stuffing
Sides
Dessert
Method
Main Course
- 1
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and rinse the turkey inside and out under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Turkey
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the turkey, including underneath the skin.
- 3
Stuff the Turkey
Stuff the cavity of the turkey with the quartered lemon.
- 4
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large pan. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the drippings.
Stuffing
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with bread cubes, sage, thyme, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and the beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- 7
Bake the Stuffing
Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake in the oven alongside the turkey for about 30-40 minutes, until golden brown.
Sides
- 8
Blanch Green Beans
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
- 9
Dessert
- 10
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and evaporated milk. Beat until smooth.
- 11
Fill the Pie Crust
Pour the pumpkin filling into the pie crust, spreading evenly.
- 12
Bake the Pie
Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30-40 minutes until the filling is set.