Those of you who have read a few of my posts know that I have very definite opinions about some things and how to roast and carve a turkey is one of them! First we need to address the frozen turkey issue. 99.9% of all Thanksgiving turkeys are frozen simply for food safety. So, probably 99.9% of us will have a turkey that is somewhere in the middle of defrosting when we need to start cooking it on Thursday. Pls see USDA recommendations above. I have about a 12 lb Plainville Pre-Brined...

Simple, elegant, elevated! This breakfast is a testament to the idea that the very best ingredients make the very best outcome. Fresh toasted sourdough slathered with salted Irish butter, smeared with a big spoonful of orange marmalade and topped with sharp cheddar slices. Add a cup of coffee on the side and linger over this crazy good breakfast. Ingredients: Sliced Sourdough Salted Irish butter (I love Kerrygold) Orange Marmalade (try for a European brand, they are less sweet) Sharp...

The market is full of beautiful beets right now. My favorite are the little golden and orange baby beets. I like to pickle them with a little fresh jalapeno then eat them throughout the week on salads, as a before dinner snack with cheese & crackers.... these little flavor bombs will get you hooked! And, so easy to make. Ingredients: 3 bunches baby beets 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar .5 cup water 2 fresh jalapenos 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup kosher salt Instructions: Cut the beets from the stems...