Where do I even start with this one? Unexpected. Inspiring. Innovative. This recipe is all these things – and turkey needs to be this way, believe me. Yes, turkey is Thanksgiving. And yes, turkey makes the best deli sandwiches. But turkey can be – and is – so much more,…
Happy Turkey Tuesday, friends! I am well aware there are about a bazillion and one recipes for chili out there, but what’s one more, especially if it’s turkey chili, right? This week, I tried a new turkey chili recipe shared by a blogger I really enjoy at A Lovely Living. I…
My Mom is famous for her homemade spaghetti and meatballs. Or at least, we think she should be famous for her spaghetti and meatballs. Legend has it this recipe was the very first meal she cooked for my dad while they were dating, and he has been smitten ever since.…
Spicy turkey sloppy joes or spicy turkey barbecues? Which team are you on? I say barbecues more – but then I’ll slip in a sloppy joe reference for no reason, so I guess I’m conflicted. 😉 I’m not conflicted on how delicious and flavorful this particular recipe from Jennie-O Turkey…
Turkey leftovers (for use in Turkey Tortilla Soup)! I’m just going to leave those two lovely words right there for you. It’s Thanksgiving week and I can’t wait for the big day! This year, the holiday takes on special meaning for Minnesota’s turkey farmers, who experienced a horrific avian…
I’ve worked a good long time for Minnesota’s turkey farmers (20 years!), and over those years I’ve learned about roasting a whole turkey from some of the best. I’ve brined, I’ve deep fried, I’ve basted. It seems I’ve tried most methods except for smoking, and I really don’t think I’ve…
I have said this before and it bears repeating: I am the queen of comfort food. (This is why Turkey Ham and Cheesy Potato Hotdish is calling my name.) I love bread, pasta, cheese, potatoes, creamy soups, chili, and the venerable hotdish (also known as casserole if you live outside…
Honest truth – I was thinking I wouldn’t have time to do a Turkey Tuesday post this week. I wasn’t prepared, I didn’t have a recipe in mind, I wasn’t even sure I had ingredients on hand. (And certainly creating the Best Ever Turkey Meatloaf wasn’t in the cards.) In…