We had no leftovers and my husband was missing his turkey sandwiches. He was in Publix at the deli counter and the service person told him they had plenty of defrosted, Fully Cooked, Oven Baked, Butterball Whole Turkeys left. He took a chance and brought one home. I called the Butterball Turkey Hotline and checked … Read more
This is the best turkey injection recipe when you want to use your grill or smoker to make a whole turkey. By injecting a poultry marinade into your holiday turkey (or any meal!), you will end up with a tender and moist turkey that is full of flavor! This recipe has a hint of sweetness … Read more
Learn how to make turkey bacon in the air fryer in under 5 minutes! It’s fast and easy and yields crispy and crunchy bacon every single time. As much as I love regular bacon, I try and balance it out with healthier alternatives. This is where air fryer turkey bacon comes into the equation. It’s … 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
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest cooking days of the year. With so many dishes to prepare, oven space at a premium, and hungry guests to feed, it can be incredibly stressful for the cook. One way to help take some of the pressure off is to make your turkey gravy ahead of time. As … Read more
Southern folks know that Southern Green Beans are the real MVP of the veggie game. When you slow cook some string beans with potatoes and super flavorful smoked turkey necks, you get legit comfort food. It ain’t hard to make y’all, and it’s mandatory at the holiday or Sunday supper dinner table. Other folks may … Read more
Buying turkey for Thanksgiving dinner is a big choice. Do you want a heritage bird or a classic grocery store bird-in-a-bag? Fresh or frozen? Whole or parts? And, arguably the most important consideration of all: Just how much turkey per person do you need? To calculate how big your Thanksgiving turkey should be, you’ve got … Read more
Making turkey bacon in the microwave is really easy. My husband taught me how to do it! The most important lesson he’s taught me, though, is how to make bacon in the microwave. Yes, out of all of the things I’ve learned from Mr. Riley, this one kitchen hack has added so much joy to … Read more
Delicious Turkey Sliders on soft buttery rolls filled with sharp cheddar cheese, tart apple, and the best cranberry aioli! Whether your making these to use up leftover holiday turkey or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, everyone is sure to love them! Turkey sliders are a fun, bite-sized way to enjoy juicy turkey burgers. But what sides … Read more
Make use of the whole Thanksgiving turkey by turning the bones into a delicious rich turkey stock that is perfect for gravy, soup, or stew. Learn how to make turkey stock to store in your freezer, or pressure can it for shelf-stable jars. So many people throw away the leftover turkey carcass after the Thanksgiving … Read more