Several of my colleagues will tell you that spatchcocking is a wonderful way to cook a chicken. The theory is that a spatchcocked bird—which has had the backbone removed, so it can lay relatively flat while cooking—”cooks more evenly in an oven” and is “easier to flip on a grill.” I disagree. Spatchcocking (the unpleasantness … Read more
Make an old-fashioned leftover turkey soup with loads of vegetables and savory turkey broth. Use a turkey carcass for richer flavor and add noodles for classic comfort. Making turkey soup is one of the best ways to use up leftovers after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Simmering the turkey carcass creates a flavorful broth, while turkey … Read more
The holiday table just got a lot more tentacled Meet the turducktopus – a turkey stuffed with octopus and other seafood This alarming yet intriguing dish elicits curiosity, confusion and cravings. Let’s dive into the murky origins and polarized reactions around octopus-stuffed turkey. A Twist on Classic Stuffed Turkey Turkeys have been stuffed with bread … Read more
The sides are my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner and this doctored up Thanksgiving Stove Top Stuffing might be my very favorite of all. Using the breadcrumbs and seasoning that come in the Stovetop stuffing store-bought box are super handy, while adding freshly sautéed vegetables and the giblets from your turkey make for a flavorful, … Read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Americans are already preparing for elaborate dinners with family and friends. Americans love Thanksgiving, and we show it by piling our plates high with turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, and other holiday staples. Theres a reason why its most Americans second favorite holiday, according to The Harris … Read more
While the Thanksgiving turkey is being carved, you’ll find me, whisk in hand, making pan gravy at the stove right from the roasting pan. I never use premade gravy because I think it tastes awful compared to a fresh pan gravy. Besides, pan gravy is a pretty fast & easy process. Flour, cornstarch or arrowroot … Read more
Smoking is an excellent way to impart some serious flavor into the meat and an excellent cooking technique to cook a large bird like a turkey without drying it out. Of course, the first choice you need to make when smoking a turkey is the kind of turkey you plan to use. However, coming in … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, grocery stores are stocked with whole turkeys And inside those turkeys are mysterious little packages – the giblets! If you’re new to roasting whole birds, you may be wondering, where are these turkey giblets and what should I do with them? Don’t throw them out! Giblets may sound unappealing, but they’re edible, … Read more
Boiling turkey breast is a quick, easy and healthy way to prepare this lean protein. But can you really just throw a turkey breast in boiling water and expect delicious results? There are some important things to know before boiling turkey breast to ensure it turns out moist, flavorful and cooked to perfection. In this … Read more
Air Fryer Turkey Croquettes are truly amazing! They are light, fluffy, tender, and crispy, and they are so good with leftover Thanksgiving turkey! This is truly going to be one recipe that you will want to have extra turkey for! Turkey Croquettes are so good! I love having leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even … Read more
