People usually don’t know that ground turkey’s texture can change a lot if it’s frozen wrong, which can make it taste bad when it’s time to reheat and serve. I’ve spent years learning how to keep food fresh, and I’ve found that the key to freezing cooked ground turkey is to understand how temperature and … Read more
Are turkey breasts that are dry getting old for you? Luckily, you can avoid that, and we’ll show you how. Turkey breast meat is thick yet super lean (minimal fat). Due to the thickness, turkey breasts typically need about two hours to cook all the way through. If you cooked meat with a lot of … Read more
Smoked turkey legs are a classic fair and festival food with their rich smoky flavor and crispy skin. But achieving that same tender yet crisp perfection at home can seem daunting. Fortunately, with the right temperature and technique, you can make show-stopping smoked turkey legs right in your own backyard. Why Smoke Turkey Legs? There … Read more
Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers are a quick and easy way to start the summer. They are full of healthy fats, low-carb proteins, and lots of flavor. Everyone will love them. They only take 20 minutes to make and only need a few simple ingredients. I have a rocky history with turkey burgers, and ground … Read more
For many home cooks, preparing the perfect turkey can be hit or miss While delicious white breast meat often gets all the attention, dark meat from the legs and thighs offers an incredible depth of flavor and juicy texture that is hard to beat when properly cooked But nailing the right technique for dark meat … Read more
Growing up, my grandmother always made Thanksgiving turkey. She cooked it slowly and low until it was so dry. She could make Nova Scotia chowder and Christmas cherry balls but turkey was not her thing. As Thanksgiving approaches many home cooks start pondering an important question what size turkey will actually fit in my 6-quart … Read more
It’s a classic Thanksgiving scenario – you excitedly unwrap the huge turkey you bought for your holiday feast only to find that it’s far too large to fit in your roasting pan! Don’t let an oversized bird ruin your plans With some savvy preparation and cooking techniques, you can still pull off a perfect turkey … Read more
Before Thanksgiving, you should not use this one tool in the kitchen. It will help you cook the best turkey. Ironically, it’s the pop-up turkey timer. As far as kitchen tools go, the pop-up turkey timer that comes with store-bought birds is probably the least reliable of all time. By the time the timer does … Read more
The Best Turkey Lunch Meats You Can Buy at Aldi If you’re looking to build tasty sandwiches and lunchtime creations, Aldi offers a nice variety of pre-packaged turkey lunch meats. Aldi sells deli-style pre-sliced turkey under its Lunch Mate and Simply Nature brands. These convenient and budget-friendly turkey lunch meats check all the boxes for … Read more
Thanksgiving gravy is a must-have on the feast table. This delicious and flexible sauce makes everything on the plate taste better and goes well with the savory flavors of the freshly roasted turkey that was just brought to the table. That must mean you’ll be using the fresh pan drippings, right? As if cooking, reheating, … Read more
