Thanksgiving Recipes -  Herbed Roasted Turkey

Ingredients:
1 Whole turkey (12 pounds)
3/4 Cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
2 Teaspoons dried basil
1 Teaspoon ground sage
1 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
2 Cups water

Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. While waiting for the oven to reach the desired temperature, clean the turkey (discard giblets and organs).
3. Place the cleaned turkey in a roasting pan with a lid.
4. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper.
5. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey.
6. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
7. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
8. Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for ~30 minutes before carving.