Gearing up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it’s important to be ready with a solid turkey recipe for the many feasts to come. Whether it’s your first time cooking a whole turkey or last year’s recipe didn’t cut it, there’s no shame in looking for some guidance. Learn how to butterfly and cook your bird to perfection with a flavorful brine, fresh herbs and spices, and the right grilling techniques in this lesson by Sunset Magazine.
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Perfect Holiday Meal
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Carving a turkey has never been so easy! Learn how to cut roast chicken, duck, or turkey for any formal occasion, including Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This online tutorial from Rouxbe Cooking School will teach you how to carve your poultry, whether you’re carving at the table or in the kitchen. Use these tips and you’ll be able to offer guests a clean thigh, drumstick, wing, or breast at your next holiday dinner.
“How do you know when your poultry is done cooking? This lesson will teach you how to roast a chicken or turkey so it’s juicy, delicious, and most importantly, properly cooked. Learn to cut the turkey to test its doneness, and what to look for when checking the turkey. If you’ve had challenges with how to cook a turkey in the past, watch this online tutorial and impress guests with your new cooking skills at your next holiday dinner!”
“Looking for a new take on chuck roast, the king of holiday season red meat recipes? Try this hickory-smoked chuck roll with a dry rub from Sunset Magazine. After browning your cut on the stove, let it roast in a Dutch oven with some spiced onions and hickory wood chips. The smoky flavor will envelop the meat and make for the perfect holiday feast centerpiece.”
“Learn how to baste your meat so it turns out juicy inside with a perfectly crispy skin. This lesson from Rouxbe Cooking School teaches basting techniques for making tender and delicious chicken, turkey, or roast. If you’ve had trouble with cooking a turkey, watch this online tutorial and impress your family and friends with your new basting skills. They’ll be awed by your turkey’s delicious skin and perfectly moist center this Thanksgiving or Christmas!”
“Overwhelmed by the huge selection and lack of guidance at the wine section of your local grocery store? Whether you’re looking for a low-key weeknight wine, a gift for a loved one, or enough bottles to a supply a holiday party, the right bottle probably is in stock, even if you’re not quite sure how to choose it. Listen to a few tips and tricks from the experts at Sunset Magazine before you give up and get the same old bottle of merlot.”
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