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Here’s a bold statement for you: if you don’t dry brine your turkey before cooking it this Thanksgiving, you are making a mistake. A big one. Now, I tend to not be very fussy in the kitchen—and I like to skip steps whenever I can—but a turkey brine is one of those steps that you … Read more

Spatchcocking, also known as butterflying, is a great way to cook a whole turkey quickly and evenly By removing the backbone and flattening the bird, it cooks much faster than a traditional whole turkey. But once it’s cooked, you still need to know how to properly carve it! Carving a spatchcock turkey isn’t too difficult, … Read more

Deep Fried Turkey – if you haven’t had it, I promise you are missing out on a juicy and well-flavored turkey. It isn’t only people in Texas, home of the fried food exhibit in their State Fair, that enjoy this. You can deep fry a turkey at home. I use my Masterbuilt 23011114 Butterball Indoor … Read more

This comprehensive guide and easy kitchen tips will help you lean how to freeze gravy so your leftovers dont go to waste! Ever wonder if its okay to freeze gravy? Its not a dumb question, in fact people ask Google thousands of times a day, “How to freeze gravy?” This topic is especially popular after … Read more

Have you ever wanted to call or visit someone in Turkey but struggled to figure out the time difference? As an avid traveler and blogger, I understand how confusing it can be to coordinate plans across time zones. In this article, I’ll clearly explain how many hours Turkey is ahead of the US and other … Read more

Do you want to start cooking ground turkey but you’re not sure how to season it? Let’s dive into two simple, delicious seasoning blends you can use for all of your ground turkey needs- and added bonus, you probably have all of these spices in your spice rack already! Turkey meat often gets a bad … Read more

Cooking up a 25 pound turkey for your holiday feast? If starting with a frozen bird, proper thawing and roasting times are key to turning out a tender, juicy turkey Follow this guide for tips on safely thawing, prep, roast times, and determining doneness when cooking a large 25 lb frozen turkey. Thawing a Large … Read more

As Thanksgiving approaches many home cooks realize they have a frozen turkey in their freezer that needs to be thawed and prepared for the big feast. But there’s not always enough time for proper thawing. Could you shortcut the process by thawing the frozen bird in a brine? An Overview of Brining Turkeys Brining is … Read more

To some, turkey is a succulent holiday centerpiece. To others, it’s a vehicle for gravy. But turkey can be great (delicious even) if you know how to cook a turkey properly so that it hits the ideal internal temperature without going over. Whether you’re a longtime Thanksgiving pro feeling bogged down by the year’s newest … Read more

Trying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but nicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you – unless you give in and have a cigarette! Vaping has … Read more