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Between baking homemade pies, warming everyones favorite holiday casseroles, and browning the dinner rolls, the battle for oven space on Turkey Day can be intense. To pull off the perfect feast, you have to have a detailed schedule, knowing exactly when the stuffing will go in and the mac and cheese will come out. And … Read more

Cooking ideas surface in the most unexpected ways. This one came out of a casual conversation with a friend, who suggested poaching a turkey breast. It sounded like a good idea. After all, the white meat of turkey has a lot going for it. It is fairly inexpensive, low-calorie as well as low-cholesterol–a 3 1/2 … Read more

You probably have lunch meat in your refrigerator right now. Its a household staple for a reason. Cold cuts are tools of convenience, the key to following a delicious club sandwich recipe or Italian sub recipe. Many of us eat cold cuts on an almost daily basis. Unfortunately, deli meat is also one of the … Read more

Turkey knuckles are an underappreciated and delicious part of the turkey that can add great flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. But where exactly do these turkey knuckles come from? Turkey knuckles are essentially the joint connecting the drumstick to the thigh on the leg of the turkey. They are part of the … Read more

Like turkey, but not the effort it takes to cook? A smoked turkey from Gartner’s Meats is the perfect solution. Our Smoked Turkeys are fully cooked, and here are tips for reheating them. To Reheat: We recommend using a rack in your roasting pan. Add a little water to the bottom of the pan and … Read more

Is it really Thanksgiving if you don’t wind up with leftovers? For many of us, that too much is just enough, because the actual best parts of the holiday are the meals that follow the original turkey feast. I’ll be honest and admit that I look forward to my Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich more than the … Read more

Ground turkey is a versatile protein that is often used as a healthy alternative to ground beef in a variety of dishes from burgers to tacos to chili. However you use ground turkey, it is important to understand how to store it safely so you can have it available when you need it. Ground turkey … Read more

Learn how to roast a turkey with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to make a turkey full of flavor for Thanksgiving or any holiday. Cooking the star of your Thanksgiving dinner—a whole turkey—can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be with proper planning and technique. With an oven temperature of 375°F, you … Read more

Buttery mashed potatoes, caramelized sweet potato casserole, creamed onions, turkey stuffing, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and perhaps one more piece of pecan pie—Thanksgiving starts the time of year when many of us relax our eating restrictions. And coincidentally (or not), the holiday overlaps with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. We asked gastroenterologist Andy Liu, … Read more

These smoked turkey legs are just like the ones you get at the Disney parks and Renaissance fairs — but better! Tender, juicy, and super smoky and flavorful thanks to an overnight brine and a braise in the oven to finish. (The best way to smoke turkey legs, imo!) If youre new to the world … Read more