This week for our Weekend Cook and Tell we are doing something a little different. Instead of taking inspiration from an article in the food section, for this week's challenge we want to hear all about your Thanksgiving meals. We...
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I have yet to like cranberries in any incarnation other than juice. But, hope springs eternal! Is there something I'm missing? Surely there are some alternative, unusual ways of preparing them? Many thanks in advance for your ideas from me...
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To optimize space, I am considering using a turkey roaster instead of putting it in the oven. I am following the Alton Brown recipe. I have never used a roaster. Do you think it would turn out as well??...
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I just bought a 12 lb Safeway bird, and I'm not sure how to cook it! I know everyone's talking about the benefits of brining, but my bird was already injected with an "approximately eight percent salt solution." Should I...
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What is a good way to cook brussels sprouts for people who have had them in the past and say they don't like them? It seems like I have seen different recipes for roasted or sauteed ones, but not sure...
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I've fried many a turkey, but I always fried them whole, and carved them later. Suppose I cut it up first, then deep fry it like a chicken? Has anyone tried this? Does anyone foresee a problem?...
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I have a 3 yr old, lactose intolerant, picky eater coming to Thanksgiving this year. My etiquette question is this: The adults involved were not thrilled with the idea of everything being made with lactose-free spread in place of butter....
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Has anyone tried to grill a dry-brined turkey? I'm just wondering about cooking temperature used to cook the bird on a grill. I've got a charcoal grill (a Big Green Egg) and was wondering if directions (blast at 425F, then...
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My girlfriend and I have a long standing Thanksgiving routine with our two good friends. We get our dinner ready (I always fry a turkey) and load it onto the boat and we head for a secluded beach. We drop...
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(except for Salad and Fruit/Cheese Board) On the various cooking forums I frequent, I continuously read posts from cooks griping about not having enough oven space for preparing the main course and sides, as well as other items which need...
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