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
This deep fried turkey is brined in a mixture of herbs and citrus, then fried to golden brown perfection. Fried turkey is crispy on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside. The best way to prepare your holiday meal when you’re short on oven space! Looking for something a little different to serve … Read more
Nothing tastes better than a grilled burger in the summer. Now you can achieve a similar taste year-round, but have less fat, by using ground turkey instead of ground beef, and a George Foreman grill inside your kitchen. George Foreman grills are a fast and convenient way to cook up delicious turkey burgers right at … Read more
If you’re pressed for time (or oven space), Make Ahead Roasted Turkey is just what you need. With this technique, cooking turkey the day before, the week before, or even the month before, still tastes delicious and freshly carved. Of all the easy Thanksgiving turkey recipes out there, this one just works. Well before guests … Read more
Making homemade Turkey Stock is an easy way to extend delicious holiday leftovers. Use it for turkey soup or freeze it for later! Post holiday leftovers are always a beloved way to extend the celebrating just a little bit longer. A fabulous and EASY way to do this when turkey has been served is to … Read more