Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsShuga'sChristmas Day Recipe

Christmas Day Recipe

Inspired by Shuga's
Time4h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Main Dish

Side Dishes

Dessert

Method

Main Dish Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Turkey

    Rub the olive oil all over the turkey. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Squeeze the lemon juice over the turkey and place the lemon inside the cavity.

  3. 3

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes to brown the skin.

Side Dish Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Mashed Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

  2. 5

    Mash the Potatoes

    Add the butter and milk to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 6

    Prepare Green Beans

    Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.

  4. 7

    Toast Almonds

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the almonds and toast them until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle over the green beans before serving.

Dessert Preparation

  1. 8

    Serve Pumpkin Pie

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

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