Cooking a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal can seem like a daunting task. All of those nostalgic dishes have to taste great and be served at just the right time. The turkey is the most difficult one to get right. It’s hard to say how long to cook a turkey. If you do it for too … Read more
Turkey breast cutlets are a versatile and healthy protein option that can be prepared quickly and easily. When baked in the oven, turkey breast cutlets come out juicy, flavorful and ready to be the star of your meal. But how long should you bake turkey breast cutlets to ensure they are cooked through without drying … Read more
For many people, giblets are a mystery when it comes to cooking a whole turkey for Thanksgiving or other holidays. Giblets refer to the organs of poultry that are often included when you purchase a whole turkey or chicken. Understanding what they are and how to use them can add extra flavor to your holiday … Read more
I feel like time is flying by! We spent all of last week making pies, and this morning I realized I needed to go over what happens after brining the turkey. In years past, I’ve experienced a little trial-and-error with brining. It definitely adds a lot of flavor to the turkey and helps it stay … Read more
You may have looked at turkey ham in the deli section of your grocery store and asked yourself, “What the heck is that?” It doesn’t make much sense at first, like products labeled “chicken beef” or “salmon pork.” Plus, ham has to be made with pig thigh meat by law. But rest assured, turkey ham … Read more
You will want this easy Turkey Stuffing recipe with sage, thyme, and rosemary on your Thanksgiving table this year and every year after that! Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without stuffing (or dressing!) for the turkey on the table. In either form, stuffing the turkey or baking it in the oven, turkey stuffing is an … Read more
You can brine, roast, smoke, fry, spatchcock, grill, or slow-cook the bird, but it’s always the star of the Thanksgiving dinner. That kind of spotlight makes most home cooks nervous about getting it just right. But lets talk turkey; the biggest risk comes from undercooking the meat. The U. S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture … Read more
Cooking a juicy and flavorful turkey breast at home can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be with the right tools and techniques. An instant pot is the perfect appliance for cooking boneless turkey breast that turns out moist and tender every time. As an avid home cook and instant pot enthusiast, I’ve learned … Read more
Thanksgiving is here and you want to roast a Butterball Turkey (or turkey of your choice). Okay, now you know how to roast a turkey the easy way, so every time you make a turkey, it will be juicy and golden brown. single. time. I promise it’s so much easier than you think. ANYONE can … Read more
Deep frying a turkey is a delicious alternative to roasting it in the oven. It results in juicy, tender meat enveloped in a wonderfully crispy, golden skin. But frying a whole turkey can be daunting for novice cooks. A great place to start is with a turkey breast, which comes together more easily and quickly. … Read more