Save time and oven space this holiday season with my foolproof recipe for Spatchcock Turkey! Learn how to spatchcock a turkey, cook it in half the time, and with only a handful of ingredients. This turkey is ready in less than 2 hours, freeing up precious oven space to make delicious sides or desserts for … Read more
The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a large bird native to North America. Known for its distinctive plumage and gobbling call, wild turkeys are a popular game species. Most people are familiar with the classic reddish-brown and metallic sheen of a male wild turkey’s feathers. However, wild turkeys actually display an amazing diversity of plumage … Read more
Your Thanksgiving turkey keeps escaping! In this turkey STEM challenge, your kids will need to come up with a turkey cage design to keep the turkey nice and safe. My kids love the How to Catch series. So we were super excited when we saw that there was a How to Catch a Turkey that … Read more
I usually follow my Dad’s recipe for roasted turkey but this year I decided to wing it (no pun intended) and made this roasted turkey with thyme and sage. I kept it simple and seasoned the bird with some dry herbs, to taste, and then stuffed it with celery, onion, garlic, fresh thyme, fresh sage, … Read more
It is so exciting to try out new recipes. What happens if you need to calculate how many cups in a pound? Maybe you have never worked with pounds before. In this article, you will find helpful information to set you up for success. You will find tips and tricks for good measuring practices. Learn … Read more
I am sharing a fun free printable Thanksgiving game for the whole family today named “Who is Most like a Turkey?”. I have made two printables for this fun game. This game can be played by a big family and large groups of people and is also suitable for all age groups. You can easily … Read more
The beard – that bushy plumage protruding from a male turkey’s chest – is one of the most recognizable features of wild turkeys. But do turkey hens also grow beards? Occasionally yes. While less common than in males bearded female turkeys do exist in the wild. Why Do Male Turkeys Have Beards? In male turkeys, … Read more
The question is straightforward, but there are so many variables that make answering this a moot point (or, in the words of Joey Tribbiani, a “moo” point). Not only is every turkey a different size (duh), but ovens vary drastically—heck, even the cook times of turkeys that weigh the same can vastly differ due to … Read more
Despite owning several smokers, when it comes time to cook the turkey, I find I almost always end up firing up my pellet grill. Smoking a turkey on the pellet grill is the easiest way to get a perfectly cooked bird with crispy skin and a subtle smoky flavor. I’ll show you step-by-step how to … Read more
Gravy is the quintessential accompaniment to turkey and an essential component of any Thanksgiving feast. But making gravy from scratch using turkey drippings can seem daunting to novice cooks. Have no fear! With a few simple techniques, you can easily transform leftover turkey drippings into rich, flavorful gravy that will impress your dinner guests. Gather … Read more
