Butterball turkey has become a staple for many families’ holiday meals However, with food allergies and dietary restrictions becoming more common, many people wonder – is Butterball turkey actually dairy-free? Let’s take a detailed look at what’s in Butterball turkey, alternatives for dairy-free diets, and how to safely enjoy Butterball turkey even with dietary restrictions. … Read more
While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again. There are three safe ways to defrost a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in a microwave oven. As Thanksgiving approaches, many home cooks are faced … Read more
Smoked Spatchcock Turkey is a the perfect Thanksgiving bird! Learn how to spatchcock a turkey and cook it on your smoker (we used a Traeger). This smoked spatchcock turkey recipe is easy to make, delicious and packed with flavor! Spatchcock turkey has become a popular preparation method for getting perfectly cooked and flavorful turkey off … Read more
Is it really Thanksgiving if you don’t wind up with leftovers? For many of us, that too much is just enough, because the actual best parts of the holiday are the meals that follow the original turkey feast. I’ll be honest and admit that I look forward to my Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich more than the … Read more
Every fall, my daughter is obsessed with pumpkins. She loves all the different shapes and sizes of pumpkins and winter squash, so we end up buying more than we can really use (theres only so much butternut squash soup and pumpkin pie you can eat). A couple years ago we worked together to create this … Read more
Most everyone has deli meats around the house, as they are convenient for making lunch or a quick snack. However, it is important to note that deli meat can only be left out at room temperature for two hours. Turkey sandwiches and wraps are classic lunch and dinner options that never go out of style. … Read more
Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during “the big thaw.” While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon as it begins to thaw, any bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to grow again. Immediately after grocery store checkout, take the frozen turkey home and store it in … Read more
Cranberry sauce and roast turkey are as much a part of Thanksgiving as pilgrims and Indians. But how did this peculiar combination become a national tradition? As a professional food writer I decided to do some digging on the origins of the cranberry sauce and turkey pairing. What I discovered surprised me and shed light … Read more
When it comes to cooking the perfect turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, everyone wants moist, tender meat with crispy, golden brown skin The age-old question is – should you bake or roast the turkey to achieve this? There are good arguments on both sides, so let’s take a closer look at the pros and … Read more
Im always working on my recipes to keep my calories down. Mixing lean hamburger and adding ground turkey, still keeps the flavor of the hamburger. Your guests will never know and they are half ground beef and ground turkey, a crowd-pleaser as well. My husband and I lost 80lbs. For us, just changing our mindset … Read more