Homestyle Recipes: Thanksgiving Quarantine Dinner

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than turkey.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is often cheaper.

pumpkin pie

🥗Healthier: sweet potato pie

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie

Sweet potato pie uses more affordable ingredients.

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

Prepare the turkey by seasoning it inside and out.

Stuff the turkey with stuffing mixture.

Place the turkey in a roasting pan, breast side up.

Roast the turkey for about 13-15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

While the turkey roasts, prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until tender.

Drain potatoes and mash with butter and cream until smooth.

Cook green beans in boiling water until bright green, about 5 minutes, then drain.

Prepare gravy by simmering turkey drippings with flour and broth until thickened.

Bake sweet potatoes until soft, then mash with butter and brown sugar.

Serve cranberry sauce alongside turkey and stuffing.

Slice the turkey and arrange on a platter with sides.

Finish the meal with pumpkin pie for dessert.

Cooking Techniques

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