Ditch the chicken and rice and try some of these recipes to make your meal as special as the holiday itself.
Fancy feasting on something a little more exotic this Christmas?
Ditch the chicken and rice and try some of these recipes to make your meal as special as the holiday itself.
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Roast Beef With Slow-Cooked Tomatoes and Garlic
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless rump or rib roast kosher
Salt and pepper
Tomatoes, garlic, cloves peeled and fresh thyme
Olive oil
Preparation
Heat oven to 350° F.
Step 2
Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper and place in a large roasting pan.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Step 4
Scatter the tomato mixture around the meat and roast to the desired doneness, about 1 hour for medium-rare (internal temperature 125° F).
Step 5
Transfer the beef to a cutting board and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing. Divide among individual plates and serve with the tomatoes and garlic.
Roast Turkey With Garlic, Sage, and Lemon
Ingredients
Whole turkey
4 small carrots
2 medium yellow onions, cut into wedges
7 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 cup chicken broth
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh sage, finely chopped 1 lemon, zest grated and juice squeezed
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 425° F.
Step 2
Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Place the wings underneath the body.
Step 3
Place the carrots, celery, and onions in a metal roasting pan. Transfer the turkey to a wire rack and place it on top of the vegetables.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine parsley with garlic, sage, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Carefully slide your fingers under the skin of the turkey breast and thighs to loosen it. Stuff the herb mixture under the skin.
Step 5
Drizzle the skin with the remaining 6 tablespoons oil and, using your fingers, spread it on evenly. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast the turkey uncovered until browned, 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 6
Add the broth to the pan. Cover the turkey loosely with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F. Roast until a thermometer inserted in a thigh registers 165° F, about 2 hours.
Let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. Reserve the pan drippings and vegetables for the gravy.