The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun. If you’re in charge of the meal, you’re probably already frenetically scouring recipes, making schedules, and engaging in seemingly endless coordination with friends and family. Given how many items are already on your Thanksgiving to-do list, why not give yourself a breather when it comes to the culinary […]
Thanksgiving may only be one day of the year, but the leftovers tend to linger a while in your fridge. And if turkey is going to make a second appearance over the holiday weekend, it needs to be in a different form, if for no other reason than to shake things up a little. So […]
Thanksgiving may only be one day of the year, but the leftovers tend to linger a while in your fridge. And if turkey is going to make a second appearance over the holiday weekend, it needs to be in a different form, if for no other reason than to shake things up a little. So […]
I grew up in hot, tourist-filled Florida – a place where the seasons are seamless and coat closets house mostly jean jackets. The vista out of my childhood bedroom window was static: Palm trees and dried grass in the winter, palm trees and even drier grass in the summer. I’ve come to especially appreciate Illinois’ […]
If you’ve never tried to brine your turkey, make this the year your turkey takes the plunge! We’ve got a few guidelines and some hard-and-fast rules to make this as close to foolproof as cooking comes.
Just start with a local, fresh turkey, don’t overcook it, and you’ll have a main course that will remind you why we serve turkey on Thanksgiving in the first place. The ideal Thanksgiving turkey has moist breast meat, fall-off-the-bone dark meat and crisp browned skin. The smell fills the house for hours before your hungry […]
Got leftovers? Then you can have a great meal without all the fuss from the day before. Don’t bag the bird – follow these quick tips for an Inside Out Turkey. Wine Pairings Grenache has a bright red fruit finish that can stand up to the myriad flavors that Thanksgiving dinner presents. Joe Alter […]
Fall flavors on a plate. This delicious dish uses apples and cider to turn inexpensive turkey thighs into a tender and kid-friendly entrée. Most of the cooking time is untended. While it’s tucked in the oven, you can get on with your busy day. Serves: 6 Prep time: 20 min. Cook time: 2 […]
Looking for a Ho-Ka turkey? Check out these local resources by community. BUFFALO GROVE Grove Court Meats 793 Buffalo Grove Rd. 847-541-0144 GLENCOE Grand Foods 341 Hazel Ave. 708-835-2842 GLENVIEW Reagan Meats 1855 Waukegan Road 847-724-0243 HIGHLAND PARK Sunset Foods 1812 Greenbay Road 847-432-5552 LAKE FOREST Don’s Finest Foods 850 N. Western Ave. 847-234-2700 […]
The most basic of turkey recipes. If you start with a quality bird, this is all you need to do. No brining, flipping or basting. But feel free to fancy it up. Change the herbs in the cavity, add a sage rub to the skin; just keep the basic technique the same and it’ll be […]
