Tips & Techniques
Whether you're just starting out or an old pro behind the stove, a quick consult of our cooking tips and techniques will help you make the most of your next meal. Brush up on the basics, like how to braise and when you should brine, or learn something new like how to salt-roast meat or make the best charcuterie plate.
Braising Basics & Tips
Braising is comfort cooking at its finest and easiest. It's the food equivalent of being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold day.
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Bread Stuffing Basics & Tips
Bread stuffing cooked inside the bird imparts flavor and moisture to the meat, while the natural juices from the meat return the favor. Get ideas, tip...
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Brining Basics & Tips
Brining is becoming more popular for home cooks, and with good reason! Brined meat is wonderfully juicy and full of flavor, all the way to the bone.
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Grilled Holiday Turkey
For those in a temperate climate, or the intrepid cook willing to brave the elements, grilling can be more than just a novel way to prepare your holid...
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How to Carve a Turkey
We understand that the preparation of your meal doesn't stop when you pull it out of the oven. Since nothing ruins an otherwise perfect turkey dinner ...
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How to Make Chicken & Poultry Stock
Here's our how-to primer for making rich, flavorful brown turkey stock for your holiday bird and beyond.
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How to Render Duck Fat
Duck fat is a cooking staple in Southwest France and a secret ingredient of chefs worldwide. We'll always have duck fat for you, but it’s easy and rew...
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Roasting a Butterflied Turkey
If a grand entrance with a roasted bird is not in your plans, you can cut cooking time by butterflying the bird, and give it a juicy jump-start under ...
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Seared Foie Gras
Follow our step-by-step instructions for perfectly seared foie gras at home. It's easier than you think!
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Pan Gravy Basics & Tips
Although apparently simple, pan gravies and sauces are rather sophisticated cuisine. But you can learn to master the pan with our tips.
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Slow Cooker Basics & Tips
A slow cooker is a great tool that helps get a comforting meal on the table with minimal effort. The process is almost entirely inactive, making it pe...
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How to Carve a Roasted Duck
A roasted duck will impress at dinner. Unlike other poultry, duck is primarily dark meat and carving it poses distinct challenges. Follow our step-by-...
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Roasted Holiday Turkey Cooking Guide
Begin at the beginning with all the basics for getting your bird in the oven.
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How to Truss a Turkey
Everything you need to know to tie it all together.
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Roasting a Holiday Capon
If you are considering an intimate holiday dinner for two to six people, a capon may be the perfect bird for you.
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How to Cook a Goose
Roasting a goose for the first time? Let us take you through the prep step-by-step for golden, delicious results.
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