I know that to get a really crisp skin, you should salt instead of brine the turkey. If I brined and then air-dried the turkey overnight, would I get crisp skin and juicy meat? Thanks!...
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I am a long time reader but first time poster in need of recipe suggestions. My dear husband has discovered he's lactose-intolerant. I need to bring a few dishes to his family's Thanksgiving and want to make sure he can...
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I tried to Google this but everything just made me more miserable. I bought a fresh, un-brined turkey today from Trader Joe's. (They were next to the brined turkeys, so it's safe to assume it's NOT brined, right?) It says...
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Do you cook the neck, heart, gizzard and liver, or throw them out? How do you cook them, use them, eat them. I know some snack on them while cooking dinner, others add them to gravy and/or dressing. Do you...
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Hey all. My roommate and I are hosting a 20+ friends thanksgiving on Sunday (prethanksgiving cuz some friends can't go see family) and it's a potluck and we've gotten great responses about people bringing side dishes and desserts. We have...
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My girlfriend and I are doing Thanksgiving solo this year, and times are a bit tight. We've been saving up a bit for the holiday, and we want to do a traditional Thanksgiving, but I have no idea how much...
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I'm a college student and I'm staying in town over Thanksgiving. I'd be willing to spend money to go for a good meal, but the catch is: my friend who is also on the east coast is coming up for...
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How long do I cook a 22 lb. Turkey?...
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I've always been puzzled by the standard gourmand's policy that mashed potatoes are no good unless you eat them right away. Reheated mashed potatoes may not be quite as good as freshly made, but I think they're still pretty delicious....
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I'd love to cook my first Thanksgiving dinner, yet I'll have a table of two and an even shorter repertoire of cooking skills. Any easy, yet deceptively impressive, recipes recommendations? How did you tackle your first Thanksgiving meal?...
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