links: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Ideas – 101 Cookbooks. So many great ones here.

11 Turkey-Shaped Foods That Aren’t Turkey at Buzzfeed. I’m fascinated and grossed out. See also: the turkey shaped jello mold contest.

quick. easy. perfect. thanksgiving recipes | Mighty Girl. Bourbon brined turkey!?

Turkey Tips From Alton Brown: Don’t Baste Or Stuff : NPR. He stuffs the bird after it’s been cooked, then maaaaybe uses a kitchen torch to make the bits that show a little toasty.

The Food Lab’s Top Nine Tips For Perfect Apple Pie | Serious Eats.

How to Transform Leftover Cranberry Sauce into a Cocktail – Videos – CHOW.

· comments [2] · 11-20-2012 · categories:holidays · links ·

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1 Megan B // Nov 20, 2012 at 4:23 pm

Seconding the don’t baste or stuff rule — I roasted a bird at work yesterday, (pre-brined) and just did a quick herb butter under the skin and left it alone for a few hours in the roaster. When I pulled the bird, man, was it juicy and fantastic! My co-workers were raving. So, really, less is more.
2 megan // Nov 21, 2012 at 7:16 pm

I’ve only done one turkey which was brined but I did baste it. I’ll have to have a January-something turkey test!

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