Classic Turkey with Cranberry Glaze
Ingredients:
1 whole turkey
1 cup cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season the turkey with salt and pepper, and place it in a roasting pan.
Mix cranberry sauce, honey and orange juice together in a small bowl, and brush the mixture over the turkey.
Bake the turkey for 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the cranberry glaze.
Remove the turkey from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Herb-Crusted Pork Loin
Ingredients:
1 boneless pork loin
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the pork loin with salt and pepper, and place it in a roasting pan.
Mix Dijon mustard, parsley, thyme, rosemary and garlic together in a small bowl, and spread the mixture over the pork loin.
Bake the pork loin for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork loin from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
1 large butternut squash
1 onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the butternut squash into quarters, remove the seeds and place the quarters in a roasting pan.
Roast the butternut squash in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is soft and tender.
Heat a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onion until it is soft and translucent.
Add the roasted butternut squash and vegetable broth to the pot, and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender until it is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream and chopped sage, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the soup hot with crusty bread on the side.
Conclusion
Thanksgiving dinner is a time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying delicious food. These recipes offer a modern twist on traditional favorites, and are sure to impress your guests. From turkey with a cranberry glaze to roasted butternut squash soup, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So go ahead and get creative in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, and make it a meal to remember!
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