Enter the total cost of the turkey, and it’s total weight into the calculator to determine the turkey cost per pound. With Thanksgiving coming up, you may be planning to cook a turkey for your holiday feast. For smaller gatherings of 6-8 people a 10 pound turkey is the perfect size. But how much can … Read more
In the city of Dubuque, Iowa, there is one local specialty sandwich that stands out above the rest: the iconic turkey and dressing sandwich. This regional creation has become deeply ingrained in the culinary culture of Dubuque over the decades. Let’s take a closer look at the history and lasting popularity of Dubuque’s trademark sandwich. … Read more
Raising turkeys can be a rewarding experience for any homesteader. However, before you bring home those cute little poults, you’ll need to build them a proper home. Turkeys have different needs than chickens, so a chicken coop won’t cut it. Building a well-designed turkey coop is an essential step to raise healthy, happy turkeys. In … Read more
With Missouris current hunting season winding down, hunters may already be making preparations for next year. Prepare those vacation requests, because the dates for the 2024-2025 hunting season have been determined, along with a few adjustments to state hunting regulations. The Missouri Conservation Commission set hunting dates, approved changes to spring turkey hunting season with … Read more
Turkey nuggets are a favorite appetizer or main course that both kids and adults love. With a crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior, turkey nuggets are easy to make at home and can be a tasty way to use up leftover turkey. In this article, I’ll share some tips on how to make turkey … Read more
This Turkey Pot Pie recipe is a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey! In this recipe, a delicious filling made with a from-scratch sauce sits between two layers of flaky, buttery homemade pie crust for a meal your entire family will love. When I cook for Thanksgiving, I always make enough to ensure we … Read more
Free Range organic turkeys are extremely expensive at over $8 a pound. This game bird can be difficult to find so we decided to try raising turkey poults ourselves. We chose the Bronze Breasted turkey poults, and our results were astounding! After they hatch from their egg and are small enough to hold in your … Read more
Looking for an Easy Homemade Gravy to serve with your holiday feast? This recipe doesn’t require turkey drippings and only takes a few minutes to prep for a fantastic addition to any meal. Thick and creamy, this flavorful gravy will have your guests raving! Gone are the days of store bought gravy – you can … Read more
I’ll admit I’ve been a bit intimidated to even attempt roasting a whole turkey. But just like many things in life, I was overcomplicating it and not realizing it’s the exact same procedure for other roasted chicken recipes I’ve made, like this Peruvian-inspired pollo asado, and herb roasted spatchcock. The same steps as turkey – … Read more
If you enjoy cooking turkey or chicken, then you should have a good turkey or chicken brine recipe in your back pocket. If you’re cooking turkey or chicken without brining, what are you doing?! Creating a brine is the best way to serve a juicy, tender, bite of protein. Continue reading as I share with … Read more