Leftover turkey is a staple after holiday meals, but it requires proper storage to avoid foodborne illness. A common question is whether cooked turkey can be left out on the counter overnight. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Turkey should never sit at room temperature beyond 2 hours (or 1 hour above 90°F). Here’s what you … Read more
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course – food With so many delicious dishes on the table, it can be tempting to share a taste with your feline friend But is turkey safe for cats to eat? Can cats have Thanksgiving turkey without getting sick? I did some research and asked a … Read more
A rich, savory turkey gravy is an essential part of any Thanksgiving feast. It adds moisture and incredible flavor to turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more. But making gravy from scratch can be time consuming and tricky to get just right. That’s why I always rely on Jennie-O’s easiest turkey gravy recipe. With only 3 … Read more
Come Thanksgiving and Christmas, deep fried turkey has become a staple for many families The crispy, golden bird looks absolutely mouthwatering, and the flavor is unmatched. But is dredging an entire turkey in gallons of hot oil and submerging it really the healthiest cooking method? Let’s take a deeper look at whether deep frying turkey … Read more
If you are looking for the easiest way to make a turkey, try this Spatchcock Grilled Turkey. It is super-moist, requires half the cook time of a roasted turkey and it is bursting with flavor. Turkey doesn’t always get a good reputation. It is intimidating to make for most and many times it turns out … Read more
You’ll love how easy it is to make Italian style baked turkey meatballs. Browned evenly as they bake in the oven, you’ll bring perfect meatballs to the table every time. This recipe makes the best turkey meatballs, and you can serve them in a lot of different ways. It takes 20 minutes to prepare and … Read more
The familiar smell hits you as soon as you enter the fairgrounds. Roasted turkey legs—crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned. It’s the quintessential fair food but have you ever wondered just how much those giant drumsticks cost? As prices seem to rise every year, fairgoers want to know how much are turkey legs at the fair? … Read more
This easy pumpkin turkey craft will be a hit with kids this Thanksgiving! All you need is a small pumpkin and some fall leaves. This turkey pumpkin craft is perfect for preschoolers or elementary school children. Plus, it makes for a fun Thanksgiving decoration for your dinner table. And your kids will love seeing their … Read more
Traditionally, rendering fat was done by slowly cooking down animal fats. This skill is becoming popular again in homestead kitchens. It’s cheap, easy, and gives you a lot of different fats that you can use for cooking at high temperatures and making candles, soap, and skin care products. One more great thing about using animal … Read more
Brining a turkey can help to ensure tender, juicy meat that is full of flavor. We put three types of turkey next to each other to see which was better: not brined, dry brined, and salt water brined. Read on for the results. For years, I used a salt water brine to prepare my turkey … Read more