My son’s preschool teacher shared her super simple method for preparing a big turkey dinner for a crowd that requires almost no work – I’ve tweaked a few ingredients to make the all-time easiest turkey dinner you could ever imagine with a flavor that is out of this world! Shredded turkey that is juicy and … Read more
When you hear the word thanksgiving, you’ll probably think of turkey. Turkey is a classic meal that usually brings the family together. And for it to be cooked right, it needed to be thawed right. So, how long can thawed turkey stay in the refrigerator? The quick down and dirty science answer is, “You could … Read more
The simple secret to a truly juicy roast turkey is to season the turkey with a rub a couple of days before roasting. This is called dry brining and it makes the flesh beautifully moist, and you can even do it while the turkey is still FROZEN! It cooks faster, has crispy golden buttery skin, … Read more
As far as Thanksgiving traditions go, breaking a turkey wishbone might just be the oldest (and most bizarre) custom of all! In fact, it pre-dates the very first Thanksgiving dinner altogether—and it gets its roots from ancient Italy! So how did the tradition of breaking a wishbone make its way to the American dinner table? … Read more
I wish I could find turkey wings year round – but I can only find them easily during the holiday season. We treat them like gigantic holiday chicken wings. They are so meaty, crispy, and flavorful ! And there is a lot more meat on a turkey wing so it feels a little like cheating. … Read more
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
Thanksgiving turkey recipes have sure come a long way. Thanksgiving dinner, in general, has come a long way! Simple brine for turkey can be as easy as dissolving salt in water or as complicated as a two-day process of an herb infused brine and then allowing for an air dry for the perfect, crispy turkey … Read more
Because turkey tail is full of fat, there is no need to deep fry it although it is deep fried originally. I use to bake it with takes longer. Luckily, the airfryer came to the rescue. I always boil seasoned turkey tails before frying them. If using a pressure cooker, poultry setting will of course … Read more
Learn how to carve a turkey like a pro! It’s easy, promise. I’ll walk you through it step-by-step and show you on video, so you can create a stunning, photo-worthy Thanksgiving platter. After you’ve roasted the most succulent, perfectly golden turkey recipe, do it justice by presenting it beautifully. Carving the turkey the right way … Read more
While Thanksgiving is traditionally a holiday to celebrate family, friends, and food, its also a day of great television. Back-to-back football games, the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, the dog show: No matter your interests, theres something on TV for everyone. However, once dinner is over and the festivities have quieted down, you may be looking … Read more