Having a frozen bone in turkey breast can be a tricky situation to prepare for a meal. You may be unsure of the proper defrosting time to ensure the meat is ready to cook, or you may not know the best methods to do so. In this blog post, we will discuss the appropriate amount … Read more
How to Thaw a Turkey – Find all the information you need to thaw your Thanksgiving turkey and get it ready to cook for a small or large group in one convenient location! Thaw in refrigerator (not at room temperature). Place unopened roast on a tray in refrigerator for 1½ to 2 days, or until … Read more
Your homemade pasta will last longer in storage if you dry it, and it will also maintain the desired shape and consistency when you cook it. The best pasta is freshly made using a pasta maker, but it can frequently be quite delicate. Fresh spaghetti or fettuccine will have a much firmer texture after being … Read more
You must try this simple air fryer turkey tenderloin recipe for consistently juicy, perfectly cooked turkey breast! Who doesn’t enjoy discovering quick, scrumptious dinners that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes? When busy weeknights have you rushing around, this dish is here to save the day, especially when they’re as simple as this … Read more
When the holidays come around, one of the primary tasks for many of us is planning a big meal for family and friends. While there are many delicious dishes to choose from, the centerpiece of this meal is often a succulent turkey. Defrosting a whole turkey can be a daunting task, and one of the … Read more
We’ve deep-fried a turkey for Thanksgiving every year for the past 16 years. Here’s how to do it without any oil. You’ll find out in the recipe what we learned after a near-accident around year two that there must be a safer way than to dangerously heat up 6 gallons of cooking oil on my … Read more
The meat of slow-roasted turkey literally falls off the bone, and the skin is a rich, golden-brown color. It is a simple, hands-off method of cooking turkey that consistently produces excellent results. Lower the heat to 200 degrees F. Cook the turkey for 40-50 minutes per pound (9-11 hours for a 14 pound turkey) or … Read more
A complete meal that only requires a few ingredients, Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is ideal for a buffet or potluck. Add the uncooked spaghetti (you may need to break the noodles in half to fit) to the slow cooker. Gently stir and press down so that it is completely covered by the liquid. Cook … Read more
When my son asked me earlier how to microwave pasta, I must admit that I found the question amusing. It wasn’t something I had ever considered doing; after all, wasn’t the traditional method of cooking pasta the only option? Anyhow, that served as the inspiration for this article, and I decided to make microwave pasta … Read more
It might seem intimidating or even foolish to fix what is not broken once you have perfected the technique for roasting a golden-brown, crispy-skinned turkey. Unless time is an issue that is. You can roast the same turkey in a convection oven and finish it in a fraction of the time. It typically takes between … Read more