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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Side Dishes
Dessert
Method
Main Dish Preparation
- 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
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
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
- 4
- 5
- 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.
- 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
- 8
Serve Pumpkin Pie
Slice the pumpkin pie and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.