Thank you for choosing AJ’s for your holiday celebration. We hope you and your family enjoy your chef-prepared meal!

Oven times may vary. We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperatures.

- Entrees -

Whole Turkey

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove turkey from the bag. Place turkey & 1 cup of turkey broth in the pan. Cover with foil and heat for 1 ½-2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Larger turkeys may take longer. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes of cook time to brown the turkey.

Turkey Breast

Pre-heat oven to 350.  Place turkey and 1 cup of broth or water in pan. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Spiral Ham

Pre-heat oven to 375.  Add 1 cup of liquid (water, apple juice, orange juice) to pan.  Cover with foil and heat for approximately 1 hour.  Remove foil and brush a generous amount of orange glaze on the ham.  Return to the oven for 30 additional minutes.  Heat until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Beef Wellington

Pre-heat oven to 375.  Uncover your wellington and place in oven for 30-35 minutes.  Check after 15-20 minutes.   Wellington should be golden brown & meat is cooked to preferred temperature.*

Standing Ribeye Roast

Set roast out at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pre-heat oven to 350. Place roast in oven and cook for 30-60 minutes, checking after 20 minutes. Cook until your roast reaches the preferred temperature.

Rare (120-125)       Medium Rare (130-140)      Medium (145-150)   Well Done   (155)

- Sides -

Green Beans Almondine

Set toasted almonds aside.  Add ¼ cup of water/broth to pan & cover. Place in pre-heated 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until hot.  Remove from oven, add nuts just before serving.

Candied Yams

Remove lid, cover with foil and place in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

Herb Stuffing

Remove lid, cover with foil and place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.  Remove foil and continue cooking until top has browned, approximately 10-14 minutes.

Mashed or Scalloped Potatoes

Remove lid, cover with foil and place in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for 25-35 minutes.  For Mashed Potatoes:  Stir occasionally.  For Scalloped Potatoes:  Remove foil for last 10-15 minutes of cook time to brown top.

Gravy & Sauces

Transfer to a saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Note:  Turkey Gravy may be thick when cold. It will thin once warm.

Reheating Side Dishes in the Microwave

Place in a microwaveable container, cover with plastic and heat on high for 6-10 minutes.  Stirring half way through cook time.