Turkey
Hints & Tips:
Turkey Basics - How to purchase, stuff, and
roast a turkey - Choosing a fresh or frozen turkey - How to thaw a frozen turkey
- How to prepare turkey for stuffing.
Thanksgiving Planning - Stress-Free Thanksgiving
- How to plan and prepare your Thanksgiving dinner in advance without stress.
Thanksgiving
Dinner Menu
- Check
out some ideas and recipe for your
Thanksgiving dinner menu.
Turkey Terminology - Types of Turkeys
- Learn the differences between the
different types of turkeys in the marketplace.
Guidelines for Brining Poultry
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The secret to juicy chicken breast is simple - brine them before grilling or
baking! It's very easy and economical, and requires no special cookware.
Guidelines For
Roasting a Whole Turkey
- Learn how to safely and easily prepare
and roast your turkey.
Advice on
Stuffing a Turkey Safely
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As the
Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday draws near, learn how to safely
stuff your turkey.
Using a Cooking or
Meat Thermometer
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Have you ever cut into a
turkey to see if it has finished cooking? Cooking thermometers take the
guesswork out of cooking, as they measures the internal temperature of
your cooked meat and poultry to assure that a safe
temperature has been reached, harmful bacteria have been destroyed, and
your turkey is cook perfectly.
Making Perfect
Turkey Gravy
- Hints and tips for making that perfect
turkey gravy.
Handling
Leftovers Safely
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Leftover" foods are cooked foods that you or your family do
not eat within 2 hours after they are cooked. Improper handling or
storing cooked food is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the home.
Let's Make Turkey
Stock
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My favorite thing to do the morning
after Thanksgiving is to make homemade
turkey stock from the turkey carcass. It
is so easy to do and so delicious! The
turkey stock can be used for a delicious
soup or frozen for future use.
Food Safety Pages. Check them out!
Buffet and Party Safety
Also includes what to do if your guests have been
delayed at least an hour
Golden Rules of
Food Safety
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you have any
question in your mind about the freshness or safety of eating a food product,
throw it out. It is better to be safe than sorry!
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