Christmas Turkey

Christmas Turkey

Christmas Turkey: Did you know that Christmas turkey has its roots in Mexico? In 1824 this Mexican tradition became part of our Christmas traditions and until now it remains one of the main dishes in our table along with the famous Chicken Soup. Nowadays all families in Greece come together in order to prepare the most delicious Christmas Turkey, for which the recipes vary according to each family’s taste.
An Exciting Challenge: So, for this Christmas we have prepared something exciting for you and your families…We “challenge” you to watch the video of the famous Christmas Turkey recipe, and try to cook it with your family! It would be an amazing way to have fun with your beloved ones and also a chance to practice your Greek during holidays. You will have so much fun! We promise!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/a-zsh2rc6M8?t=401
Find the recipe in English here: https://akispetretzikis.com/en/categories/kotopoylo-galopoyla/grhgorh-christoygenniatikh-galopoyla
Find the recipe in Greek here: https://akispetretzikis.com/el/categories/kotopoylo-galopoyla/grhgorh-christoygenniatikh-galopoyla

Some useful vocabulary:

GreekEnglish
γαλοπούλαturkey
βούτυροbutter
αλάτιsalt
πιπέριpepper
θυμάριthyme
λάδιolive oil
σκόρδοgarlic
κρεμμύδιonion
μέλιhoney
βράζωboil
προθερμαίνωpreheat
φούρνοςoven
δεντρολίβανοrosemary
φασκόμηλοsage
κάστανα βρασμέναchestnuts boiled
ξεφλουδισμέναpeeled
βερίκοκαapricots
ξεράdried
λαχανικάvegetables
τηγάνιpan
ψυγείοrefrigerator

Now you‘re ready to get started!
Have fun!!

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