Updated May 28thBy now, most of us have spent a lot of time cooking and doing dishes. You may be sick of your basic repertoire and now that the obvious use for supplies has started to dwindle, it becomes more challenging to figure out meals from what you’ve got on hand or how to … [Read more...] about Stay Calm and Cook On
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Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
How to host a small Thanksgiving
Q. I normally fly home for Thanksgiving for a big dinner. This year, I am staying put, so it will just be me and two close friends in my “pod.” I love the traditional dinner, but a whole turkey with trimmings seems too much. Options? A. We are in the same place this year. … [Read more...] about How to host a small Thanksgiving
Kat’s Turkey FAQ
That's me, age four, stuffing a turkey. I've been doing this holiday dinner thing a long time. So much information exists on the humble turkey, a curiously popular bird. Here are simple answers to common questions from reliable sources. Please note this page includes affiliate … [Read more...] about Kat’s Turkey FAQ
19 Ideas for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Kentucky Hot Browns: a masterful use of holiday leftovers Personally, I think leftovers are the best part of any holiday dinner. When I go shopping for the main meal, I think ahead to what I'll do with the leftovers. Will ham be on the table? I'll pick up split peas or … [Read more...] about 19 Ideas for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving Guide Pandemic Style
Every year I polish up my Thanksgiving guide with all the usual fare, from a primer on turkeys to what to do with leftovers. Bu this is not a usual year. How do you celebrate and be thankful in the middle of a pandemic? We will see more than five people at our Thanksgiving table. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Guide Pandemic Style
