Preheat
oven to 450º. Rub the bird with olive oil and salt and
pepper. Place vegetables, stock and wine in shallow baking
dish. Place the bird on top. Roast at 450º for 20 minutes,
basting often. Reduce heat to 375º and cook for 40 minutes
or until done. Baste occasionally. Let bird sit 5 minutes
before carving. Variations: 1/ Put a sage leaf under the
skin of each breast. 2/ Rub the cavity with lemon and fresh
herbs. |