Can You Cook a Turkey With the Neck Inside? A Guide to This Holiday Tradition As Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach, many home cooks are preparing to roast a turkey for their family feast. When prepping the bird, you may notice a bag of giblets and the turkey neck tucked inside the body cavity. … Read more
Like any enormous project, preparing for Thanksgiving can be a hustle no matter how you slice it. It’s easy to forget the things that matter most to you at the last minute. Totally fine if that’s how it shakes out; you can always order pizza if it all falls apart. (Ahem, as long as there’s … Read more
True or false: crispy browned skin is the BEST part of roast turkey or chicken! I say true. Don’t even bother debating me. I would eat all the skin off the Thanksgiving turkey if it weren’t totally socially unacceptable. Below are my best tips for a crispy-skinned, evenly-browned turkey or chicken, and why they work! … Read more
Are you trying to figure out what to serve with meatloaf to turn into a delicious, nutritious dinner? I’ve got you covered! These are the best healthy meatloaf sides – from roasted veggies to creamy gratins to low-carb cauliflower mash. There’s something for everyone. We eat meatloaf quite a bit! Just about every week, we … Read more
If you’re ready to shake up your holiday tradition with a turkey that’s anything but ordinary. Enter the spatchcocked smoked turkey – a method that promises to upgrade your feast with juicier meat, crisper skin, and a so much more flavor that’ll have your guests raving long after the leftovers are gone. We’ve spent years … Read more
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love getting together with family eating lots of delicious food, and decorating my home for the occasion. One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving decor is making a papier mache turkey! Papier mache turkeys are a fun crafty way to add some festive flair to your home. … Read more
A smoked Traeger turkey is cooked to perfection with smoke and heat giving it a nice crispy skin and juicy meat. We brined this turkey in buttermilk and spices to make sure this is the juiciest turkey you have ever served for Thanksgiving. Cooking a turkey on a Traeger wood pellet grill results in an … Read more
So will this be the year you just say the heck with it and swing by Arbys for a few turkey sandwiches or maybe pick up a Popeyes cajun turkey instead? Assuming youre still bound and determined to cook your own bird, we have yet more advice on how you should cook your turkey — … Read more
As autumn arrives, the excitement for Thanksgiving grows. The roasted turkey is a highlight, filling homes with its delicious smell. But, have you ever thought about the difference between are turkey drumsticks and turkey legs? Are they the same, or do they have special qualities that can make your holiday meal better? When considering your … Read more
Brining a turkey is a time-honored tradition that helps ensure a moist, flavorful bird on the big day. But with busy schedules leading up to the holidays, you may be wondering – what is the absolute shortest brining time that will still infuse that signature salty-savory flavor into the meat? I’ve done extensive research on … Read more