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Most everyone has deli meats around the house, as they are convenient for making lunch or a quick snack. However, it is important to note that deli meat can only be left out at room temperature for two hours. Turkey sandwiches and wraps are classic lunch and dinner options that never go out of style. … Read more

Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during “the big thaw.” While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon as it begins to thaw, any bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to grow again. Immediately after grocery store checkout, take the frozen turkey home and store it in … Read more

Cranberry sauce and roast turkey are as much a part of Thanksgiving as pilgrims and Indians. But how did this peculiar combination become a national tradition? As a professional food writer I decided to do some digging on the origins of the cranberry sauce and turkey pairing. What I discovered surprised me and shed light … Read more

When it comes to cooking the perfect turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, everyone wants moist, tender meat with crispy, golden brown skin The age-old question is – should you bake or roast the turkey to achieve this? There are good arguments on both sides, so let’s take a closer look at the pros and … Read more

Im always working on my recipes to keep my calories down. Mixing lean hamburger and adding ground turkey, still keeps the flavor of the hamburger. Your guests will never know and they are half ground beef and ground turkey, a crowd-pleaser as well. My husband and I lost 80lbs. For us, just changing our mindset … Read more

This is trick I learned one day when wondering what to do with the extra fat drippings I drain from roasting my turkey. Yes, I use some of the fat for making a roux, but I have learned to save all the seasoned fat drippings from my turkey. I dislike wasting anything. The holiday season … Read more

Preserve the warmth of homemade comfort with our guide to canning turkey soup! Stock your pantry and savor the convenience of homemade soup anytime with this safe canning recipe. There’s something comforting about a steaming bowl of homemade soup, especially when it’s made with care and preserved to be enjoyed when the craving strikes. In … Read more

Learn how easy it is to make Turkey Stock from the bones of your Thanksgiving turkey! All you need is a picked over turkey carcass and some vegetables and herbs that you probably already have on hand from cooking your turkey. You are going to love using this flavorful turkey stock in your next soup! … Read more

Cooking a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal can seem like a daunting task. All those nostalgic dishes need to be delicious and timed to perfection — and the most intimidating of all is the turkey. Knowing how long to cook a turkey is tricky: go too long, and itll be dry; too short, and you risk … Read more

Roasting a turkey in your convection oven is about 25% faster than in a traditional oven. Here are cooking times to get it perfect every time. Once youve mastered preparing a golden-brown, crispy-skinned roasted turkey, it might seem strange to try to fix whats not broken. Unless time is an issue, that is. If youre … Read more