Is it burger night? Skip the traditional beef burgers and serve one of these great options alongside a turkey or chicken burger tonight! Here are 25 perfect side dishes for your summer cookout. While I love to sink my teeth into a classic burger for dinner, sometimes we like to switch things up. Today, there … Read more
The roasted turkey is undeniably the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table. After hours of preparation and cooking, you’ll want to present your turkey in the most mouthwatering, Instagram-worthy way. A beautifully decorated turkey platter is sure to impress your guests before they dig in. Follow these simple tips and tricks to create a stunning turkey … Read more
Oh those Cajun turkey people are SMART! There you are trying to figure out what size turkey to buy and there is a pretty display promising you the BEST Thanksgiving turkey you’ve ever tasted with a bottle of turkey injection juice. Well, they lie. You can make something even better at home! Injecting flavor directly … Read more
For many years, I’ve been making turkey stock from our leftover roasted turkey meals. It’s a simple way to create a flavorful and nutrient-rich base for turkey noodle soup, turkey pot pie, or for adding flavor to cooked rice. You can make this stock and use it for any recipe that calls for chicken broth … Read more
As Thanksgiving inches closer, the day-of stress may be mounting — and much of it may come directly from the bird. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast for your loved ones, one of the biggest questions youll ask yourself is how much turkey to make per person. Before choosing between a wet or dry brine … Read more
The “fun” now begins. It’s time to butcher your turkey for its 8- to 10-plus pounds of meat. That means salvaging the legs, thighs and breast meat, which are all incredibly delicious. All deer hunters field dress their deer’s carcass, which means removing its organs and other entrails. That work helps preserve the meat, cool … Read more
Turkey season in Michigan runs from mid-April through early June. Spring turkey hunting offers a great chance to not only pursue turkeys, but to see Michigan green-up and enjoy the warming weather. For many hunters in Michigan, spring turkey hunting is a beloved tradition It offers the chance to be out in the warming spring … Read more
Cook thoroughly to: 165.0 degrees F for safety. See cooking instructions on the back panel. Breast meat: Prepare. 1. Remove dear plastic netting and wrapper. 2. Refrigerate gravy packet until ready to use. If cooking from frozen, place roast on microwave-safe plate and heat in microwave on high 2 minutes or until gravy packet can … Read more
With November almost here (but how?), I imagine many soon-to-be Thanksgiving hosts across the country are digging out their recipe files, drafting their menus, making monstrous grocery lists, and crafting their game-day plans. One of the most pressing questions is “what can I make ahead for Thanksgiving?” Sure, you can shop for non-perishable pantry goods … Read more
I have a small turkey breast I want to cook in the air fryer. The turkey breast is in a cooking bag. Do I need to take it out of the bag to cook it? Can the turkey breast be cooked from frozen or do I need to thaw it first? Yes You Can Cook … Read more