How to Cook a Turkey: The Simplest, Easiest Method. Are you roasting a whole turkey for the first time this year? Or perhaps you've done this many times before, but you want a quick refresher to brush up on the basics? We'll help you make your mama proud with these step-by-step instructions for roasting a whole turkey. Here is our super basic, super simple, super easy recipe for roasting a super beautiful turkey this Thanksgiving. How to Cook a Turkey: Watch the Video Error loading player: No playable sources found Error: Error loading playlist: No playable sources found The Easiest Method for Roasting a Thanksgiving Turkey Now, we know that many people have strong opinions on the best way to cook a turkey. But just to keep things really simple and straightforward with this tutorial, today we are taking a completely no-frills approach — though there are lots of places along the way where you can add some spice, extra flavor, or personal touches. This method will work with any turkey: big or small, brined or not, free-range or otherwise.
Roasted Beets With Feta Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Snack Recipe: Homemade Cracker Jack Recipes from The Kitchn. While homemade Cracker Jack may fit into my "snack bar" theme perfectly, I have a sneaking suspicion it will somehow find its way into plenty of other party menus. It's perfect for snacking during family movie night, hauling to a kids' little league game or baseball themed birthday, and even for giving as a hostess or holiday gift. Packaged in cute striped boxes or newspaper cones?! Oh my, the possibilities are endless... Homemade Cracker JacksRecipe adapted from DamGoodSweet and Southern Living Serves 10 - 12 16 cups freshly-popped popcorn* 2 cups roasted, lightly salted peanuts (Spanish or regular)1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons molasses1/2 teaspoon table salt1 teaspoon pure vanilla1/2 teaspoon baking sodaSea salt, to taste Preheat oven to 250°.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Divide the popcorn mixture in half between 2 greased baking sheets, spreading into a thin, even layer. Couscous Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries. It's about this time of year that I start getting antsy, culinarily speaking. It's still winter and my body craves those hearty dishes of squash and legumes. But I'm also ready for the bright, fresh flavors of spring. This couscous salad with its roasted squash and citrusy vinaigrette bridges the gap. This is one of those recipes that I find myself making again and again, and not only in springtime.
The recipe makes a lot, can be served warm or cool, and keeps well, so this is the perfect make-ahead potluck dish. The sweet flavor of the roasted squash make it equally fitting to serve for brunch or a side dish at dinner. There are a lot of parts to this dish, but you'll find it comes together surprisingly quickly. Couscous Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries Serves 8-10 Pre-heat oven to 425° F. Cover the cranberries with very hot water and set them aside to plump while the squash is cooking. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Lemon Dill Dip. Maple Glazed Walnuts Recipe : Ellie Krieger.