Roast the perfect Christmas turkey with tips for how to baste the meat in the traditional way and advice on brining it to keep the meat moist. Ensure your Christmas Day feast is a hit with our expert guide to turkey basting. Learn how to baste a turkey, plus three easy shortcuts that will save … Read more
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Few food items are as polarizing as the turkey leg — it is a true “love it” or “hate it” situation. On one end of the spectrum, its beloved admirers cant get enough of the generously portioned, sodium-laced, portable food. On the other hand, its haters really know how to hate — knocking its large, … Read more
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with spices, herbs, garlic and lemon zest! Tender juicy breast meat with crispy flavorful skin, it’s a simple alternative to a full-sized turkey, perfect for smaller families! Here’s a simple recipe for Oven Roasted Turkey Breast seasoned with herbs and spices and roasted over a pan of veggies. A delicious one-pan … Read more
It’s Thanksgiving morning. The table is set the pies are cooling on the counter and you’re feeling pretty good about the big meal. Then it hits you – the turkey is still frozen solid in the fridge! Don’t panic. Yes, you can absolutely cook a frozen turkey without thawing it first. It just takes some … Read more
While Norman Rockwell made mother’s presentation of a large oven roasted turkey great art the reality of taking on a big bird is different. Think 1½ pounds per guest (enough for healthy eaters and leftovers), cook 15 minutes per pound at 325 degrees. Serving a dozen guests? That’s 4½ hours of oven time for an … Read more
Using a cooking bag for your turkey means that it wont dry out and all the flavors are kept in. Its perfect for white meat like the turkey breast which often can end up dry and flavorless. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 5 pounds bone-in turkey breast salt ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter, at room … Read more
Cooking a Turkey In A Roaster Oven creates a tender and juicy centerpiece of your holiday meal while saving space in the oven. We like to use an herb butter along with fresh carrots, celery, onions, garlic and lemon to create a simple recipe that can be made any where you have an electric outlet. … Read more
For many people, Thanksgiving means spending hours in the kitchen roasting and basting a turkey But if you want to skip the hassle of cooking an entire bird this year, ordering a pre-cooked turkey is a convenient alternative There are lots of places that offer complete cooked turkey meals and sides for pickup during the … Read more
After making chicken and turkey broth in a slow cooker for years, I am now making broth most often in an Instant Pot (IP). Both methods are easy–fill a slow cooker or Instant Pot with ingredients, set it and forget it. The biggest difference beween these options is time. If Im in no hurry, the … Read more