Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family, feasting on delicious food, and expressing gratitude. It’s also a holiday full of fun traditions and festive decorations One easy craft that brings cheer to any Thanksgiving celebration is a homemade turkey balloon With just a few simple supplies, you can create cute turkey balloons for table … Read more
Unless you’re using the turkey neck in a tasty gravy, stock, or soup, many of us can’t think of anywhere else to put them besides the trash. It might seem wasteful, but if giblets aren’t your specialty, what’s the point in keeping them? Well, when you have a dog in the house, you may not … Read more
I was looking for thanksgiving turkey crafts to do with the kiddos this month, and also some coloring sheets, when I remembered something. The more I looked at turkeys, even the simply drawn ones, they all had that red thing dripping off the side of their head. I’ve seen it called a wattle, too, but … Read more
Did you know that according to recent studies, 87% of Brits will cook a Turkey in celebration of Christmas? As history tells us, Brits have been celebrating the holiday season with turkey for dinner since the 1500s. It all started when a Brit discovered turkeys during a foreign trade with American Indian traders. But it … Read more
Chicken, turkey, and other types of poultry can be difficult to carve for a great presentation and for optimized meat recovery. This is done when the bird is raw – and once oven roasted, braised in a pot, or smoked, the breast can be sliced cleanly, in even slices. This can be done on the … Read more
Brining a turkey is the secret to nailing Thanksgiving dinner. Whether youre smoking it low and slow or roasting it to crispy, golden perfection, a good Traeger turkey brine locks in moisture while adding flavor to every bite of the meat. If you’ve ever wondered how to brine a turkey for smoking, it’s simpler than … Read more
If you’re looking to extend the life of some turkey you’ve stocked up on, you might be wondering: how long does turkey last in the fridge, and how long does turkey last in the freezer? Read on to learn the basics of storing turkey for later use. Turkey wings are a delicious and versatile ingredient … Read more
Neither chefs nor food writers can agree on whether—or why—youd want to tie up your turkey. Some say that the splayed legs of an untrussed bird cook faster due to more exposure to hot air, plus more of the skin crisps. Others claim that the breasts of an untrussed turkey aren’t protected by the legs … Read more
An easy Turkey Stuffing recipe with sage, thyme and rosemary that you will want on your table this year and every year for Thanksgiving! When it comes to Thanksgiving, it simply would not be complete without the turkey stuffing (or dressing!) on the table. Whether it’s stuffed inside of the turkey or baked in the … Read more
Homemade turkey stock has incredible depth and is a total gamechanger for Thanksgiving. This turkey stock recipe uses a turkey carcass, but it can be made with wings, necks, or drumsticks as well. Turkey stock can be used to make gravy on Thanksgiving, turkey soups, or just used in place of chicken stock in recipes … Read more