Bliss in every bite
First for Women|November 27, 2023
Prep-ahead dishes make it stress-free
Bliss in every bite

How we made it healthier

Quash heartburn with honey. 

It adds sweetness to our glazed carrots, and honey can ease heartburn in just 60 seconds. How? Honey is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that coat the throat to protect against stomach acid.

Orange-Apple Brined Turkey 

ACTIVE TIME: 45 min. TOTAL TIME: 3/2 hrs. + brining time SERVES: 12

Overnight brining in salty-sweet liquid is the easy secret to this juicy bird that makes the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table

1 Using vegetable peeler, shave rind from orange. Quarter orange; reserve. In 8-qt. non-aluminum container, combine 1 qt. cider, orange rind, brown sugar, salt, 4 sprigs rosemary, pepper and bay leaf. Add turkey and enough cold water to submerge turkey. Cover; chill 15–24 hrs. or overnight.

2 Heat oven to 350°F. Drain turkey; rinse and pat dry. Add onion to roasting pan; place turkey on top. Rub turkey skin with butter; stuff cavity with orange quarters and 2 sprigs rosemary. If desired, truss turkey. Roast, basting occasionally, 21⁄2 hrs., tenting with foil if browning too quickly.

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