The holidays are quickly approaching, and one food you can always count on is dressing—or, um, stuffing. Since the beginning of time, stuffing and dressing have been at odds over which term is superior. Furthermore, although I’m sure you have a preference for one over the other for Thanksgiving, there may not even be a … Read more
The color pink in cooked turkey meat raises a “red flag” to many diners and cooks. They are conditioned to be leery of cooked fresh pork that appears pink; they also wonder if cooked poultry and other meats with a pink blush are safe. Numerous callers to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline report being … Read more
The answer is yes, you can stuff a Butterball turkey breast! However, there are a few things to keep in mind when doing so. Here are some tips on how to stuff a Butterball turkey breast: Use only cooked ingredients in your stuffing. This is important to prevent foodborne illness. Some good options for cooked … Read more
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to cook a juicy and flavorful turkey breast? Look no further than your Ninja Foodi! This versatile appliance can pressure cook and air crisp your turkey breast, resulting in a perfectly cooked meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Choosing the Right Turkey Breast … Read more
Perfectly coated in a rich and flavorful homemade brown gravy, each warm and tender piece of turkey neck is the epitome of Southern comfort food! What could be better than a recipe for turkey neck? One that’s smothered in gravy! The preparation work only takes 15 to 20 minutes, after which the Instant Pot does … Read more
Our devoted “Eggspert” Ron Dimpflmaier, aka “Captain Ron,” is a contributing writer for Big Green Egg and Kamado cookers. He demonstrates how to cook an entire turkey in these appliances for perfectly cooked, smoked turkey flavor in the same amount of time as cooking it in your oven. Every home cook in the nation gets … Read more
Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for family, friends, and, of course, a delicious feast. But with all the excitement, one question often arises: is it okay to put stuffing in a turkey? While stuffing a turkey is a classic Thanksgiving tradition, it’s not without its risks. Improperly cooked stuffing can harbor harmful bacteria, leading to foodborne … Read more
Courting disaster is worth it for something this delicious — but safety is of paramount importance. Deep-frying makes everything taste good, including Thanksgiving turkey. However, frying a turkey is a dangerous task that can go horribly wrong, as evidenced by the innumerable YouTube videos featuring flame-engulfed scenes. So here are some tips on how to … Read more
I shared my favorite ground turkey taco recipe the other day, and today I’m sharing a delicious taco bowl that’s ideal for meal prep that uses leftover turkey taco meat! Meal prepping makes my life so much easier throughout the week, especially when it comes to lunches. I usually have a salad for lunch, but … Read more
For Nadya Alborz, who recently won the $25,000 grand prize in the Food Networks “Kids Baking Championship,” the taste of victory is sweeter than it is for most people. The 11-year-olds victory capped off six months of keeping a secret. Following her filming, her classmates at Clayton-Bradley Academy asked her where she had been. The … Read more