My favorite thing to recreate for ordinary Weekday Meals are what I call “Miniature Thanksgiving Dinners.”
The Star: a Whole Roasted Bird… + Buttery and Yeasty Rolls, Sauteed Green Beans or Asparagus, Macaroni dripping with sinful Cheese, and Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes…a fabulous concept indeed!!
Thanksgiving happens to be my very favorite Holiday. More so than Christmas…insane, I know. In my household, unlike others, we don’t actually gather to formally engage in a Christmas Dinner. There are many Christmas nights that have seen a naked table featuring a bubbling Korean Soup and Rice…and maybe some Kimchi, but that’s all. Thanksgiving is when we get the whole she-bang. As much as I’m obsessed with food, did you figure any other Holiday could hold such a soft spot in this girls heart? Thanksgiving is where it’s at! That, and all the wonderful Pumpkin-ish babies begin tumbling out…also coinciding with my favorite Season = Autumn…it’s my little version of Utopia!!!!
- Chicken (any lb)
- 2 ts Dried Thyme (Fresh will also do but I really like the steeping qualities of Dried)
- 1-2 Lemons (or any Citrus Fruits will do in a pinch–use as many will comfortably fit within the cavity of your bird)
- 1 head Garlic (use more if you’d like–as it Roasts, it takes on a Sweet and Smokey flavor so no worries).
- Liberal amount of Olive Oil (not Extra Virgin)
- S & P to taste
- Kitchen Twine
- Generously oil/butter your Bird.
- Massage in all the Herbs and Seasonings. Work it under the skin, all around and inside.
- Stuff the cavity with your Citrus, Garlic, and throw in a bit more Salt, Pepper, and Thyme for good measure.
- Truss your bird (refer to video).
- Elevate it on a rack or on a bed of chopped Veggies.
- Bake at 350 until the internal temperature reaches 165.
(or at least the next Mini Thanksgiving Dinner) ^.^
Love,
Your Squishy Monster =D
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