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
Turkey is one of those meats that I love, kind of like a very intense chicken. They’re big and you will end up with a lot of leftovers, but I think it’s worth it. You can do Christmas with a honey baked ham, prime rib (or any other) roast, or anything you want, but how … Read more
Let’s face it; yes we are all “thankful” on Thanksgiving, but much of the day’s focus is on the food. It is the one day a year we all eat – and eat – and eat. And often, our ovens – like our stomachs – aren’t nearly big enough to fit all that food come … Read more
What size turkey do I need is a question which many dinner party planners may find themselves asking. On the one hand, not having enough turkey to go round can be a disaster. On the other hand, order too big a turkey and you are drowning in left overs! (Although we doubt you could ever … Read more
Turkey is a staple food for many during the holidays and year-round. But if you’re expecting, you may wonder if turkey is safe to eat during pregnancy. With all the warnings about avoiding deli meats, raw eggs and undercooked poultry, it’s natural for pregnant women to have questions about eating turkey. In this article, I’ll … Read more
Turkey giblets – the neck, heart gizzard and liver of the bird – have long been a staple part of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. However many home cooks today simply discard them, unsure what to do with these odd, unfamiliar ingredients. But setting aside the giblets means missing out on an opportunity to enhance flavor, … Read more
The majestic bald eagle has served as the official national emblem of the United States since 1782. With its snowy white head distinctive brown body and impressive wingspan, the bald eagle is instantly recognizable as a symbol of America. But there’s a popular myth that Benjamin Franklin once lobbied for the turkey to become the … Read more
