I'm cooking turkey pieces this year, due to an initial expectation of just the 2 of us. Now it looks like we'll have a couple of guests, so I bought a little more turkey because I want to have leftovers....
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Im 24 and this is MY first thanksgiving. I want the turkey to be amazing so I found this brine recipe I was going to use. I bought a Butterball, but someone just said to NEVER brine a butterball....are they...
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As Thanksgiving hosts, at some point we all fear running out of food and leaving our guests hungry and disappointed...but has this actually ever happened to anyone? Usually it's the opposite, forcing people to take food home :-) Today for...
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Hi. I put the turkey in the brine 2 hours ago. I then realized I did it a day early. So, I would like to know: 1. Should I leave it in the brine, take it out in 24 and...
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Brown sugar brined roasted turkey Corn bread dressing with pecans and bacon Turkey gravy Mashed taters Homemade yeast rolls Jiggly cranberry stuff from the can Deviled eggs Antipasta platter Broccoli Parmesean casserole Crockpot mac and chee Green salad Apple cake...
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ever since i can remember, every year before we eat thanksgiving meal, we have a small bowl of sorbet with a fruit cocktail mixed in. i am not sure how this started or why we do it, but my mom...
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The recipe for the brine calls for 1/2 TBSP of Candied Ginger. Where do I find Candied Ginger? Can I make it? Thanks....
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I'm making a stuffing recipe that has you toast the bread prior to making the stuffing. Traditionally, I've only seen bread dried overnight and then used for the dish. Aside from eliminating those 12 or so hours of prep work...
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I am challenged this year. For the first time in years I only have one oven, and am in a small apartment, so I am wondering which dishes can be prepared ahead and reheated as the turkey rests. Second, I...
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each year i am given the task of making yams with sweet potatoes and marshmallows. i know many people cringe at this idea but many of us like it. for my family it is more about the tradition then the...
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