Turkey Recipe
(makes 16 servings)
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Remove the turkey from its wrapping, then remove all the items from its internal cavity. Rinse the inside of the turkey with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the cavity with the salt (if using), pepper, and garlic by rubbing them into the inside wall of the cavity. Add the rosemary, thyme, and oregano to the cavity. Run the olive oil over the outer skin of the turkey. Place the turkey in a roasting pan in the preheated oven. No need to cover the bird; it will brown better uncovered. After 15 minutes, lower the over temperature to 325 °F. Continue to roast the turkey until a thermometer shows that it has reached an internal temperature of 165 °F. This should take about 4 hours. When the turkey is done remove it from the oven, set it on a large platter, and let it rest for half an hour. This settles the juices and makes slicing easier. Remove any skin before slicing, or suggest that guest remove the skin from their own portions.