Sara's Cooking Class: Christmas Dinner

About Sara's Cooking Class: Christmas Dinner Game

'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Christmas dinner? In Sara's Cooking Class: Christmas Dinner game, Sara is ready to share her festive feast with you! You'll learn how to make a juicy turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, a colorful green pea salad, and tangy cranberry sauce.

But cooking a big Christmas dinner can be a bit overwhelming, even for the most experienced chefs. That's why you're here to help Sara! Your mission is to follow her easy instructions, learn new cooking techniques, and create a Christmas meal that will have everyone cheering.

How to Play

You'll use your mouse to click, drag, and interact with all the yummy ingredients in Sara's kitchen. It's just like helping out with a real Christmas feast!

Let's start with the star of the show: The Turkey!

Ingredients:

For the Turkey:
- 1 whole turkey (about 14 pounds)
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 8 oz fatty bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste

For the Stuffing:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, minced (chopped into tiny pieces)
- 4 oz smoked bacon, minced
- Turkey liver, diced
- 3 1/3 cups cooked and diced chestnuts
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace (or nutmeg)
- 8 oz ground pork
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Make the Stuffing: Melt some butter in a big frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, bacon, and turkey liver and cook for about 10 minutes, until the onion is soft and everything is starting to brown. Stir it up so it doesn't stick!

2. Mix the Stuffing: Put the cooked onion mixture in a big bowl. Add the chestnuts, parsley, thyme, mace, ground pork, salt, and pepper. Mix it all together really well!

3. Get the Turkey Ready: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Take out any giblets from inside the turkey and stuff it with your delicious stuffing mixture. Don't pack it too tightly! Tie the turkey legs together with some string.

4. Butter and Bacon: Rub the softened butter all over the turkey skin and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then, lay the bacon strips over the turkey, making sure to cover the legs too.

5. Bake the Turkey: Put the turkey on a baking tray and cover it loosely with foil. Bake it in the preheated oven at 425°F for 40 minutes.

6. Baste the Turkey: After 40 minutes, take the tray out of the oven. Lower the oven temperature to 340°F. Remove the foil and bacon from the turkey. Use a spoon to pour some of the yummy juices from the bottom of the tray over the turkey.

7. Finish Baking: Put the turkey back in the oven and bake it for another 3.5 hours at 340°F. Then, turn the oven up to 425°F and bake for another 40 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.

8. Rest and Carve: Turn off the oven and let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving it.

Now, let's make the sides! Follow Sara's instructions to make the Green Pea Salad, Twice-Baked Potatoes, and Cranberry Sauce. Each one is a delicious addition to your Christmas feast!

Ready to create a Christmas dinner that will make everyone's eyes sparkle? This is the perfect way to learn how to cook a festive feast and spread holiday cheer. So grab your apron, and let's get cooking!