I’ve known for a really long time that it was pretty much sacrilege to throw away the bones and carcass from the Thanksgiving turkey (or any roasted poultry, for that matter). However, I totally cop to being lazy for an equally long time. After spending days preparing for Thanksgiving, the last thing I want to … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. To some, turkey is a succulent holiday centerpiece—to others, merely a vehicle for gravy. Whichever camp you fall into, knowing how to cook and prepare a turkey so it emerges from the oven golden on the outside … Read more
It’s the day before Thanksgiving and you’ve got your turkey in the oven, ready for the big feast tomorrow. The house smells amazing as your bird roasts away But then you realize something’s not right – your turkey is done cooking way too early! Now what? Don’t panic, I’ve got you covered Having your turkey … Read more
Grilled Turkey Breast is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving or a healthier year-round change of pace. Use traditional seasoning or make BBQ with the recommended brown sugar dry rub. Easy to do with the simple instructions. Any turkey, fresh or frozen, skin-on-bone-in whole or half breast, or a boneless turkey breast, will work—season to your … Read more
If its Thanksgiving morning and youre reading this with a frozen turkey on the counter, let me put your fears to rest: Yes, you can cook a frozen turkey. And yes, it will taste just as delicious as the thawed turkey youd use for any traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe. You may still have time to … Read more
This keto roasted turkey recipe brings juicy, tender meat with perfectly crispy skin to your table, whether it’s the holidays or just a regular night. This recipe will be a game-changer for all your Thankgiving holiday table! Turkey is a nutritious and delicious meat that can be a great addition to a low-carb diet. With … Read more
For people with diabetes, Thanksgiving can be as scary as Halloween, but with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and stuffing providing the frights instead of ghosts and goblins. These types of foods are carbohydrates and convert to glucose in our bodies, raising our blood sugar (blood glucose). With a little planning and strategic thinking, however, it … Read more
Overcooked turkey is a common Thanksgiving pitfall, but undercooked turkey may be an even bigger horror show. Luckily, you can fix it fairly quickly. For many of us, preparing a whole uncooked turkey is limited to just once or twice a year – Thanksgiving and Christmas Because we don’t handle raw turkey often, it can … Read more
This old fashioned turkey stuffing made with celery, sage and bread is a traditional turkey dressing recipe that tastes just like Grandma used to make. There is nothing like a fabulous roasted turkey with this traditional turkey stuffing and some roasting pan gravy to make your Thanksgiving dinner a big hit. I have to admit…a … Read more
A no-mess, no-stress way to cook a whole turkey—in the slow cooker! No basting or brining needed. This slow cooker whole turkey recipe will give you the most tender, juiciest turkey ever! When I was younger, my mom always slow-cooked her Thanksgiving turkey. She would prepare the turkey the day before Thanksgiving and then slow-cook … Read more