Ethiopians from USA Cook for Thanksgiving!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

stuffing

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bread crumbs

Quinoa is a healthier grain option.

cranberry sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: canned cranberries

Fresh cranberries are lower in sugar.

mashed potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower mash

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Cauliflower mash is lower in carbs.

The day before Thanksgiving, prep the turkey by removing the neck and excess parts.

Dry the turkey with paper towels.

Prepare a dry brine using 9 teaspoons of salt (half a teaspoon per pound of turkey).

Rub the salt all over the turkey and place it in the fridge.

Start making dinner rolls by warming 1 cup of milk in the microwave for about 25 seconds.

Add 1/2 cup of warm water and 1/4 cup of sugar to the yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, 1 egg, and salt.

Knead the dough until it doesn't stick to your hands, then cover with aluminum foil and let it rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours.

After 2 hours, check the dough and let it rise for an additional hour if needed.

Prepare the turkey by making a butter mixture with butter, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, and fresh thyme.

Lather the butter mixture under the skin of the turkey.

Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 lemon and 1 onion.

Preheat the oven and place the turkey inside to cook for 2 hours.

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