Not all of us have large families, so cooking a large turkey or ham for a holiday meal is not only labor intensive, but it's impractical. When you don't live near family, or if you have a small family, a wonderful alternative for a festive meal is making a turkey roast. Turkey Roast's are much smaller and more affordable than regular turkeys, and also much easier to make. They are the perfect size for a small family, and still leave enough for leftovers the next day. 

Ingredients: 
3 pound turkey roast
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 tsp dried thyme 
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt & Pepper

Place your turkey in a large baking dish. In the bottom of the dish, pour your wine and broth. Coat your turkey roast with your butter, then sprinkle liberally with your thyme, sage, and salt and pepper. Bake at 325 degrees for 2-3 hours or until your roast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

This recipe is easy and delicious and will leave you with a moist and flavorful way to enjoy turkey that doesn't require any stress. Enjoy!

Another easy 20 minute dish for you today! This creamy rice is reminiscent of a risotto, only much easier and much healthier too! 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, diced

1 cup arborio rice

1 cup white wine

salt and pepper

1 pound shrimp, peeled

1 pint grape tomatoes

1 clove garlic, minced

8 springs fresh thyme 

1/4 cup fresh parmesan shavings

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat 1/2 your oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, cook your onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the wine and rice and cook on medium high heat until the wine is absorbed, this should take about 2 minutes. Add your water and 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper to your pan. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, should take just under 20 minutes. While your rice is cooking, toss your shrimp with oil, salt, pepper, the tomatoes, thyme, and garlic. Roast them on a baking sheet in the oven until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 15 minutes. When your rice is done, mix in a little parm or sprinkle it on top as a garnish, serve your shrimp on top of the rice. 

Lovely, easy, with nice flavor combinations. What more could you want for a great weeknight meal?