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Contributing writer Ron Dimpflmaier, also known as “Captain Ron”, is our dedicated Big Green “Eggspert” who is showing how to cook a whole turkey in your Big Green Egg or Kamado cooker for perfectly cooked, smoked turkey flavor in the same amount of time the turkey would take in your oven. It’s that time of … Read more

The classic turkey club sandwich has been a lunchtime staple for generations. But is this seemingly wholesome combo of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread really good for you? Let’s take a closer look at whether turkey clubs can be part of a healthy diet. Breaking Down the Nutrition First we need … Read more

To roast a juicy, succulent turkey, without using any butter or oil, soak your turkey in a brine bath overnight, you will never want to cook a turkey another way. Roasting a turkey can seem intimidating if you are doing it for the first time, but I can assure you, it is easier than you … Read more

The Godfather’s Smoked Turkey recipe is the only smoked turkey recipe you’ll need! In fact, the turkey brine is so good, this is still the best turkey you’ll ever try even if you roast it in the oven. I’m not quite sure how to introduce this recipe. Maybe I can start with the story of … Read more

Turkey is incredibly versatile—smoke it, oven-roast it, or spatchcock it, no problem. And ground turkey? Its a game-changer. As someone following a keto diet, you know that hitting your macros is key. Protein is an important part of the equation, helping to preserve muscle mass as you cut carbs and burn fat for fuel Ground … Read more

Frying a turkey can be a great way to prepare a juicy and delicious holiday meal. However, it can quickly turn into a frustrating experience if your turkey fryer won’t stay lit. As an avid turkey fryer enthusiast, I’ve encountered this issue more times than I can count. But over the years, I’ve learned how … Read more

I tested 4 ways to cook store bought smoked turkey legs and the results were surprising! With the holidays approaching, turkey legs are in high demand and quite popular. But what is the best way to prep and cook them? Starting from scratch can be a mess and time consuming so I tested 4 ways … Read more

Cooking a flavorful and healthy turkey dinner doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming In fact, roasting a turkey alongside fresh vegetables is one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to prepare this classic centerpiece The key is choosing the right combination of produce to complement the turkey. When done right, you’ll end up … Read more

There are a lot of opinions out in the world about how best to prep a turkey for Thanksgiving. Should you make a dry-brine turkey? Wet-brine? Skip brining altogether? We’ll just cut right to the chase: The official Epi opinion is that dry-brining is the only brine method you should consider when prepping a holiday … Read more

One of the reasons A Christmas Story is a holiday classic is its portrayal of a dysfunctional family dealing with day-to-day struggles. The down-to-earth feel of the 1983 film is best demonstrated in its funniest scene, which was unscripted — at least for one of the stars. Although Ralphies story is the primary focus of … Read more