Cooking a tasty turkey with carrots, celery, and onions can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! With the right techniques, ingredients, and recipes, you can make a mouthwatering turkey dish that will wow your family and friends. Why Cook Turkey with Carrots, Celery, and Onions? There are several benefits to cooking turkey with … Read more
As part of our 52 Days of Thanksgiving, we’re giving you all the tools and tips to pull off the best Thanksgiving ever, from setting a stylish table to curating the ultimate menu. Sign up for emails here to unlock the secrets of planning the most memorable feast of the year. The number one Thanksgiving … Read more
The 2022 holiday season is near, and a Clemson University food systems and safety agent has some tips to help keep people safe from foodborne illnesses. Turkey is a popular entrée served for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, but it also is a source of possible food poisoning, such as salmonella infections. To help keep people … Read more
Thanksgiving is only a few days from now, and everyone is dying to taste the iconic, traditional dish – Wild Turkey. Everyone can agree that Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without turkey, and hunting for it is the best way to acquire one. So, if you and your family want to go on a Wild … Read more
Consistently cooking the perfect turkey is as easy as following four simple steps: brine the turkey, season it, cook it to an internal temperature of 160ºF, and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before cooking it. But of the most common ways to cook a turkey—on the grill, in the smoker, in the oven, or … Read more
Cooking turkey legs to juicy, fall-off-the-bone perfection is easier than you think with the help of a pressure cooker. This versatile kitchen appliance yields incredibly tender meat in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional roasting methods Whether you want to enjoy classic roasted turkey legs for dinner or prepare the meat … Read more
Fried turkey is a mouthwatering delicacy that many look forward to during the holiday season. The crispy skin covering tender, juicy meat is hard to resist. While deep frying a whole turkey may seem challenging, you can achieve fried turkey bliss at home with Popeyes Cajun-Style Turkey. What Is the Popeyes Cajun Turkey? The Popeyes … Read more
Step-by-step instructions on how to thaw a turkey quickly in the sink using water. You need 30 minutes per pound of turkey to thaw it. It’s time to thaw that turkey! Whether you’re cooking for Thanksgiving dinner or just because you’re craving turkey—we have easy step-by-step instructions to ensure your turkey is completely thawed and … Read more
Some mushrooms are highly sought-after for their use in cooking. Others get used for their medicinal benefits. Turkey tail mushrooms fall into the second category. They contain a number of beneficial compounds that make them worth consuming. The problem is that you can’t simply eat turkey tail mushrooms like portobellos or oyster mushrooms. Their thick … Read more
If you find yourself with a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning, relax. You can still have a beautiful, flavorful, juicy bird for your holiday feast…really! We have the time and temperature tips you need for a picture-perfect turkey direct from frozen when you’re in a pinch. Extra dinner guests show up unexpectedly? Forget to pull … Read more
