Delicious Recipes for Your Christmas Get-Together
1. Classic Roast Turkey
Ingredients:
- 1 whole turkey (12-14 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 onions, quartered
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the turkey inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Rub the butter all over the turkey.
- Stuff the cavity with onions, celery, carrots, and herbs.
- Roast for 3-4 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Let the turkey rest before carving.
2. Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions:
- Boil the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and return to the pot.
- Add cream, butter, salt, and pepper; mash until smooth.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
3. Holiday Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup molasses
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add the egg and molasses, mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough and cut out shapes; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
