Laid Back Turkey | Dinner at Julia's | Julia Child

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more accessible and last longer.

Start by butterflying the turkey, removing the backbone to flatten it out.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Rub the turkey with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity with garlic, onion, fresh herbs, and lemon slices.

Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.

Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan.

Arrange carrots and celery around the turkey in the pan.

Pour broth into the bottom of the pan to keep the turkey moist.

Roast the turkey for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally.

Check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh; it should reach 165°F.

Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

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