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Thanksgiving Dinner for One

This elegant roast turkey dinner for one brings all the traditional flavours of a festive feast into a manageable, nutritionally balanced meal. Featuring a succulent turkey tenderloin infused with aromatic thyme and orange, the dish is served alongside a twice-baked sweet potato. The potato boat is whipped with egg yolk for a light texture and finished with a classic topping of crunchy pecans and toasted marshmallows, providing a wonderful contrast of savoury and sweet notes.

Designed for those who want a celebratory homemade meal without the effort of a full bird, this recipe prioritises fresh ingredients and clever techniques. The addition of crisp green beans and a sophisticated white wine and butter emulsion ensures a high-quality dining experience. It is a perfect choice for a quiet Sunday roast or a special seasonal celebration, offering a comforting yet healthy plate that feels truly indulgent.

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Ingredients for Thanksgiving Dinner for One

  • 1 sweet potato

  • 1 cucchiaino di scorza d'arancia finemente grattugiata

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme, plus 1 sprig

  • Sale kosher, pepe macinato fresco

  • 1 turkey breast tenderloin (about 275g )

  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

  • 1 tuorlo d'uovo grande

  • 5 cucchiai di burro non salato, diviso

  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, divided

  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans

  • 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows

  • 1 scalogno, affettato sottile

  • 110g green beans, trimmed

  • 120ml di vino bianco secco

Preheat oven to 191°C. Roast sweet potato on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet until tender, 45–55 minutes. Let sit until cool enough to handle.

Meanwhile, mix orange zest, chopped thyme, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl. Rub turkey tenderloin all over with zest mixture and let sit at room temperature 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear turkey, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast turkey, turning once halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre registers 74°C, 8–10 minutes. Transfer turkey to a cutting board and let sit at least 5 minutes before slicing; reserve drippings in skillet.

Slice potato in half lengthwise. Working over a medium bowl, scoop out flesh from 1 half, leaving a 1/2"-thick layer of flesh inside the skin—this will be your "boat." Place "boat" on same foil-lined sheet. Scoop out all flesh from remaining half into bowl; discard skin. Mash flesh with a whisk. Add egg yolk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoons salt and whisk until mixture is as smooth as possible. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired. Spoon filling into prepared "boat." Top with pecans and marshmallows. Bake potato "boat" until top is lightly puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium until melted. Add shallot and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add green beans, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and shallot is lightly caramelized, 3–4 minutes. Season with 1/8 teaspoons salt and a pinch of pepper.

Heat skillet with turkey drippings over high. Add wine, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add thyme sprig and cook, stirring, until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice, then remove from heat. Remove thyme sprig. Cut remaining 45ml butter into cubes, then add to skillet one piece at a time, stirring until melted and emulsified before adding the next. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer sliced turkey to a plate. Spoon sauce over. Serve with green beans and stuffed sweet potato alongside.

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