Thawing
Two common methods of thawing a frozen turkey are the refrigerator method and the cold water method. To properly and safely thaw a turkey, the refrigerator method is recommended.
Apple pie is one of those all-American desserts that is perfect any time of the year but is especially good during the fall months when you can take advantage of an abundant apple harvest.
If you want to make homemade pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie ahead of time, it is alright as long as you use the proper storage method. Also, leftover homemade pumpkin pie needs to be stored properly to keep it fresh as long as possible. See when to refrigerate and when to freeze.
This traditional homemade pumpkin pie is made from scratch with homemade puree. Homemade pumpkin puree can also be used in any pumpkin recipe calling for canned pumpkin. To substitute homemade puree, use 1 3/4 cups of pumpkin puree in place of a 15 oz. can of pumpkin.
Much like the filling in a traditional Pot Pie, this soup provides all of the ingredients except the crust, making it taste much like the original Pot Pie.
A baked dish that consists of a bottom and top pastry crust with pieces of meat or poultry, vegetables, and a creamy sauce contained between the crusts.
A process in which a whole turkey is soaked in a salt and water solution for a period of time for the purpose of moistening the meat and enhancing the flavor.
A type of turkey that has been soaked in a solution of salt and water for a period of time for the purpose of moistening the meat and enhancing the flavor.