FinanceBuzz looked up turkey prices in every state to find out where home cooks can expect to pay the most and least for their Thanksgiving dinner. We receive compensation from the products and services mentioned in this story, but the opinions are the authors own. Compensation may impact where offers appear. We have not included … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches turkeys are thawed and prepped for the big feast. For moist, flavorful meat many cooks choose to brine their birds. But finding a container large enough can be a hassle. Why not use a trusty trash bag instead? Though unconventional, brining a turkey in a garbage bag is a surprisingly common, safe, … Read more
You may have thrown them out in the past because you did not know what to do with turkey giblets, but you will soon enough. The offal meat is invaluable. As holiday time approaches, so do ideas of abundant turkey dinners and giblets. Yes, the offal meat, packaged and stuffed into the cavity of the … Read more
It doesnt matter how many unique side dishes you make, a festive holiday spread just isnt complete without the star of the show: the turkey. Whether you want to barbecue or fry the bird or go the traditional route with roasting, the recipe options are endless. The only caveat with cooking the holiday staple is … Read more
Mites are tiny bugs in the tick and spider family. They get blamed for a lot of mysterious itching or biting symptoms because they are so tiny and hard to spot. There are thousands of different species of mites, and each species has different eating, biting, and bloodsucking habits. Some mites, like dust mites, are … Read more
Have you ever removed the neck and giblets from a turkey and wondered what in the world to do with them? Most often they get thrown away. My mom, who could never let anything go to waste, always used the turkey neck and giblets to make a quick pot of broth to use for making … Read more
Several factors contribute to a perfect Thanksgiving, but the holiday hinges on one question in particular: How long will it take to cook that turkey? Notoriously prone to overcooking, turkey meat has been ridiculed for its perceived dryness time and again. On top of the meat’s naturally lean characteristics, these very large birds have sections … Read more
With this spatchcock turkey recipe, you can cook a large turkey in a fraction fo the time. It comes out with juicy meat and extra crispy skin! While it’s perfect as a Thanksgiving dinner or for the holidays, this spatchcocked turkey is easy enough that it can be made any time of year. Cooking a … Read more
A no-mess, no-stress way to cook a whole turkey—in the slow cooker! No basting or brining needed. This slow cooker whole turkey recipe will give you the most tender, juiciest turkey ever! When I was younger, my mom always slow-cooked her Thanksgiving turkey. She would prepare the turkey the day before Thanksgiving and then slow-cook … Read more
Every Thanksgiving, once the turkey hits the table, everyone in my family (politely) fights over which parts of the bird they want. Some cant get enough white meat, while others are drumstick and thigh partisans. You might say the choice is down to personal preference. Thats a reasonable and tolerant way of looking at it, … Read more