Name: Roast Turkey with Cream Gravy
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 4 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-to 14-pound) turkey, neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for turkey stock; 2 1/2 cups water, divided; About 4 cups hot turkey giblet stock; Melted unsalted butter if necessary; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Equipment: a 17- by 14-inch flameproof roasting pan with a flat rack; kitchen string; a 2-quart measuring cup or a fat separator

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Roast Turkey with Cream GravyWilliam Abranowicz

When it comes to the Thanksgiving centerpiece, most people aren't looking for a lot of bells and whistles—they simply crave a big, juicy bird with golden skin. This recipe delivers. Cream gives the gravy, which is equally straightforward to prepare, a velvety lushness that your guests won't soon forget.

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