Rosemary roasted turkey

Good for family get togethers, this turkey recipe is seasoned with rosemary, garlic, basil and other great flavors.

Ingredients

1 turkey (size your choice)
3/4 cups of olive oil
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Directions

1. Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt to taste. Set aside.
2. Wash the turkey inside and out and pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen the skin from the breast by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin.
3. Using your hand, spread a generous amount of the rosemary moisture under the breast skin and down the thigh and leg. Rub the remainder of the rosemary mixture over the outside of the breast. Use toothpicks to seal skin over any exposed breast meat.
4. Place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Roast according to the number of pounds your turkey weighs. This is usually 20 minutes per pound in a 325 degrees Fahrenheit oven. A meat thermometer inserted in the thigh should show 180 degrees Fahrenheit and the juices should run clear when pierced with a fork.