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Thanksgiving recipes

The whole table on one page, each recipe on a single card. Read the ingredients down the left side, then follow the steps to the right. A step spans every ingredient it works on, so one glance tells you what goes into each bowl.

Roast Turkey (about 12 servings)

2 Tbs. (18 g) kosher salt
Take the turkey out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
12 lb. (5.4 kg) turkey, thawed	remove neck and giblets, pat dry	rub over and under skin	fill cavity, set on rack in roasting pan	roast 325°F (165°C) 3 to 3¾ hr. until thigh reads 165°F (74°C)	rest 30 min.	carve
½ cup (115 g) butter, softened	mash together
1 tsp. (2 g) black pepper
1 Tbs. (3 g) chopped fresh thyme
1 onion	quarter
1 lemon	halve

Pan Gravy (about 3 cups)

pan drippings from the turkey	pour into a cup, spoon off ¼ cup (60 mL) fat into a saucepan	whisk over medium heat 2 min.	whisk in slowly	simmer 5 to 10 min. until thick	season to taste
¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour		whisk over medium heat 2 min.
3 cups (720 mL) turkey or chicken stock, plus the drippings
salt and pepper

Herb Stuffing (about 10 servings)

2 cups (480 mL) chicken stock	whisk
Butter a 9 × 13 in. (23 × 33 cm) baking dish
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
1 lb. (450 g) day-old white bread	cut in 1 in. (2.5 cm) cubes, toast 15 min.			toss	spread in dish, cover with foil, bake 350°F (175°C) 30 min.	uncover, bake 15 to 20 min. more until golden
½ cup (115 g) butter	melt in a skillet	cook 8 to 10 min. until soft	stir in
1 large onion	dice
3 ribs celery	dice
2 Tbs. (5 g) chopped fresh sage
1 Tbs. (3 g) chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. (6 g) salt
½ tsp. (1 g) black pepper
2 large eggs	whisk

Mashed Potatoes (about 8 servings)

½ cup (115 g) butter	warm until butter melts
3 lb. (1.4 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes	peel, cut in 2 in. (5 cm) chunks	boil 15 to 20 min. until tender	drain	mash until smooth	season to taste
cold water to cover
1 Tbs. (18 g) salt
1 cup (240 mL) whole milk	warm until butter melts
salt and pepper

Green Beans with Almonds (about 8 servings)

½ cup (55 g) sliced almonds	cook in a large skillet 3 min. until golden
2 lb. (900 g) green beans	trim	boil 4 min.	drain	toss until hot	season
a large pot of salted water		boil 4 min.	drain
3 Tbs. (45 g) butter	cook in a large skillet 3 min. until golden
1 Tbs. (15 mL) lemon juice
salt to taste

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes (about 8 servings)

2 Tbs. (40 g) maple syrup
Line a baking sheet with parchment
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
3 lb. (1.4 kg) sweet potatoes	peel, cut in 1 in. (2.5 cm) cubes	toss, spread on sheet	roast 425°F (220°C) 30 to 35 min., turning once
3 Tbs. (45 mL) olive oil	whisk
1 tsp. (6 g) salt
½ tsp. (1 g) ground cinnamon

Cranberry Sauce (about 2¼ cups)

1 cup (200 g) sugar	bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves
1 cup (240 mL) water	bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves	boil again, simmer 10 min. until berries burst	stir in	cool	chill
12 oz. (340 g) fresh cranberries	rinse
zest of 1 orange (optional)

Pumpkin Pie (about 8 servings)

1 tsp. (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
¾ cup (150 g) sugar	mix	stir	stir in slowly	pour in	bake 425°F (220°C) 15 min.	lower to 350°F (175°C), bake 40 to 50 min. until a knife near the center comes out clean	cool on wire rack 2 hr.
½ tsp. (3 g) salt
½ tsp. (1 g) ground ginger
¼ tsp. (0.5 g) ground cloves
2 large eggs	beat
15 oz. (425 g) can pumpkin purée
12 fl. oz. (354 mL) can evaporated milk
9 in. (23 cm) unbaked deep-dish pie shell

Temperatures are for a standard oven. Check a turkey with a thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh, away from the bone. Cooking times vary with the size of the bird and your oven, so start checking 30 minutes early.