Looking for a quick shortcut to a complete Thanksgiving Dinner or just need a smaller meal? Costco has a Turkey Dinner Meal Kit at Thanksgiving time and it’s a great deal! The complete Turkey Dinner contains a turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potato, green beans, gravy and cranberry sauce. See below for cooking and heating instructions … Read more
Brining a turkey can help to ensure tender, juicy meat that is full of flavor. But have you ever wondered what is better – unbrined, dry brined, or salt water brined turkey? We did a side-by-side comparison. Read on for the results. For years, I used a salt water brine to prepare my turkey for … Read more
If you’ve had one sliced deli turkey, you’ve had them all, right? Wrong. Made from thoughtfully-raised turkey, our succulent, slow cooked, Oven Roasted sliced deli turkey is the secret sauce your sandwich has been missing—if it even makes it to your sandwich. Turkey is a versatile and popular meat that can be enjoyed in many … Read more
This simple and tasty recipe for whole turkey on the grill is a perfect way to prepare a feast without tying up the oven. Flavored simply, with olive oil, salt and pepper, this whole grilled turkey is prepared without stuffing on a charcoal grill for a juicy, smokey flavor without the fuss. Note: that links … Read more
Recently, we were able to take a trip to visit our COVID-vaccinated parents/grandparents. Yay! My mother-in-law made us a delicious buttermilk-brined roasted turkey breast. I had already bookmarked this recipe, so I had to make it myself after we returned home. Yum. This recipe is from The New York Times, contributed by Samin Nosrat. Using … Read more
Each Thanksgiving, I sit down with a set of gleaming, smoked turkey legs that could make a vegetarian cringe. Last year, I discovered that reheating these babies is an art in itself. See, my very first attempt to revive smoked turkey legs ended up being much more of a medieval weapon than a feast. So, … Read more
Deep frying adds a unique flavor and texture to food that is impossible to replicate with other cooking methods. This is a core reason that restaurant food is so appealing. You can achieve similar results at home with an electric or stovetop deep fryer, but its important to clean the deep fryer regularly to prevent … Read more
Turkey with carrots, celery and onions is a beloved classic recipe that has graced holiday tables for generations. This simple yet hearty dish combines tender roasted turkey with aromatic vegetables for a foolproof crowd-pleaser. In this article, we’ll walk through how to make this timeless recipe easily and deliciously. Whether it’s your first time cooking … Read more
Frying a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner might sound intimidating, but with Alton Brown’s proven method, you’ll get a perfectly cooked bird with crispy skin and moist, flavorful meat every time. Once you try deep-fried turkey Alton Brown style, you may never want to roast a turkey in the oven again! Why Frying Makes … Read more
Few things say summer like a juicy steak or a burger hot off the grill. But does indulging in red meat, especially grilled or smoked meats, come with an increased risk of developing cancer? “Higher levels of consumption of red meat has been linked to several chronic diseases. And there is convincing evidence of an … Read more