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Happy Thanksgiving!  Today is such a special holiday.  I love having the aroma of turkey baking in the oven, pumpkin pie baked and ready to slice  Cranberry Champagne Cocktail in hand.  I’ll have a large family group gathered around my dining room table and I always want to impress them with some of the special touches and beautiful details that I automatically supply for my clients.  I always have a holiday Floral arrangement, good food and delicious desserts.  This year I plan to cook something a little different than my usual turkey.  This year I will serve Citrus Herb Baked Turkey and it’s so good I want to share my recipe with you.  Click on “More” below and enjoy!!

Citrus Herb Baked Turkey

I found this recipe in the 1985 Southern Living Cookbook page 303 although I have made a few adjustments to it since then.  I’ve always had rave reviews when I served this dish, try it and enjoy!

3 lbs. Turkey Breast

vegetable cooking spray

1/2 cup Orange Juice 

1/4 cup Lemon Juice

1/3 Tsp. grated Orange Rind

1/3 Tsp. grated Lemon Rind

1/2 Tsp. Fresh Thyme

1/2 Tsp. Fresh Tarragon

1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1 Tsp. Paprika

1/4 Tsp. Black pepper

1/2 Tsp. Salt

Cover and bake for approx. 1 hour @ 350 basting every 15 minutes.  Thicken Pan Drippings with Corn Starch to make a creamy sauce.  Happy Thanksgiving!