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A Taste of Thanksgiving Any Day: Recreating HEB’s Delicious Turkey Cranberry Salad

Grocery store prepared foods can be a quick and tasty time-saver for busy weeknights HEB’s turkey cranberry salad is one of my go-to grabs from the deli section when I need a ready-made meal. Its combination of tender turkey, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans and creamy dressing really hits the spot. With the holiday season coming … Read more

The Art of Smoking a Turkey Like Aaron Franklin

As Thanksgiving approaches, home cooks everywhere are gearing up to make the perfect holiday meal. And for many, the star of the show is a beautifully browned, juicy smoked turkey. But smoking a turkey can be intimidating for novice pitmasters. That’s why we’re looking to legendary Texas barbecue master Aaron Franklin for inspiration. Franklin, owner … Read more

How to Smoke a Turkey on a Weber Grill

Make smoked turkey on a Weber kettle or charcoal grill. Includes what size turkey to buy, when to defrost, smoked temps and cook time. Smoking a turkey on a Weber grill results in a juicy flavorful bird with a delicious smoky flavor. While smoking a turkey takes some time and patience the payoff is well … Read more

how to get chicken breast crispy in oven

I still vividly remember developing this baked fried chicken recipe. We were newly married and didn’t have a lot of money to eat out. We wanted crispy, restaurant worthy chicken, but at home and somehow healthier. This oven fried version came to life and I’ve been making it ever since. This oven fried chicken recipe … Read more

Should I Brine My Chicken Before Grilling?

Grilled chicken is known for being the best choice at any basic BBQ party, a week-night family dinner, or prepared in advance meals. But in actuality, achieving juiciness without losing out on the flavor is relatively easy, gravely said. The secret? A well-prepared brine for grilling chicken. This old technique not only intensifies flavor but … Read more

What is the Point of Chicken Lollipop? A Complete Guide

The grilled chicken lollipop is a popular way to serve a standard chicken drumstick. As fancy as it looks, it’s relatively simple to prepare and grill especially when using a versatile Traeger wood pellet grill. It offers diners a way to eat drumsticks without as much mess. @kendrick. bbq Chicken Lollipops #kendrickbbq #lollipops #chicken #bbq … Read more