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Thanksgiving 101

November 22, 2018 by Rex

Happy Thanksgiving! I want to give my annual quick tips. I know that cooking in general can be stressful enough, without the added pressure of having a houseful of guests. So I want to help you all out with a few tips, tricks and time saving ideas. Below I have listed a few tips and shortcuts that can help ease your stress and make your thanksgiving a tad bit more joyous. I have created a sample menu and timing that you can use to make Thanksgiving as easy as possible. Also, there are plenty of tips from what turkey to choose all the way to how to cook a frozen turkey. Yes you can cook a frozen turkey and it will turn out delicious. Its all in there. If you have any other questions, click the Ask Rex link in the menu above. I will be around answering emails all day.

Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls

June 20, 2018January 21, 2018 by Rex

I know we are nowhere near Thanksgiving, but we like to have a nice Thanksgiving meal a couple times throughout the year to test new recipes. This time around we had a bunch of leftovers and thought some Thanksgiving leftover egg rolls sounded delicious! Spoiler Alert! These egg rolls were freaking fantastic! Plus, you get to dip them in gravy! Easily the best leftover dish that we have ever made. Trust me, we have made a ton.

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Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast

June 20, 2018November 29, 2017 by Rex

I love the ease and convenience of a boneless turkey breast. However, I find that they can be quite dry sometimes. So, I decided to wrap one in bacon to see how it would turn out. The results were fantastic. This was definitely one of the best turkeys that I have ever eaten. It was moist, flavorful and best of all, easy to make! It was so simple that it should almost be illegal. If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to serve Turkey on Thanksgiving or any holiday for that matter, then this is your recipe.

How to Smoke a Turkey with Rex’s Turkey Rub

June 20, 2018November 18, 2017 by Rex

One of my favorite methods of cooking a turkey is on the smoker. I find that the smoke adds some nice little notes that complement the turkey. Traditionally, I use just salt and pepper. However, I wanted to come up with a rub that would give me some mouth watering, super tasty turkey. I think I may have done just that.

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Thawing a Turkey

November 17, 2017 by Rex

One of the top questions i receive during this time of year is…”How long does it take to thaw a Turkey?” This post will attempt to answer all of your questions regarding this tricky topic. I will review the following:

How to thaw a turkey
How long it takes to thaw a turkey
What to do with a frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning!

Broth Based Turkey Brine

June 20, 2018November 15, 2017 by Rex

I love to smoke a turkey for the holidays. I have discovered that the only way to smoke an amazing turkey is to brine the turkey (and to tell you the truth, I even brine my oven-baked turkeys now). Without brining, the turkey can be dry and tough. However, if you use a standard brine, the turkey is guaranteed to be juicy and tender. This year, I decided to step up my brining process by using a super flavorful broth. The results were downright amazing. I know you will enjoy!

Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 by Rex

Like so many American’s my eyes are bigger than my stomach. Therefore, I have a ton of leftovers after Thanksgiving. Ok, this might have been done on purpose ?. Who doesn’t love an open faced hot turkey sandwich. But there are so many other things that you can do with the leftovers. Here are my favorite ideas.

Apple Cider Mimosa – Thanksgiving Cocktail

June 20, 2018November 22, 2016 by Rex

The Apple Cider Mimosa is our new Thanksgiving cocktail! This year’s cocktail will satisfy most of your guests and allow you to get through this stressful time. The Apple Cider mimosa is not only delicious, it also uses fresh apple cider. I love a good seasonal cocktail. I hope you do too!

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Turkey Tuesday Roundup 2016

November 22, 2017November 22, 2016 by Rex

Well it is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and I want to give my annual quick tips. I know that cooking in general can be stressful enough, without the added pressure of having a houseful of guests. So I want to help you all out with a few tips, tricks and time saving ideas. Below I have listed a few tips and shortcuts that can help ease your stress and make your thanksgiving a tad bit more joyous. I have created a sample menu and timing that you can use to make Thanksgiving as easy as possible. Also, there are plenty of tips from what turkey to choose all the way to how to cook a frozen turkey. Yes you can cook a frozen turkey and it will turn out delicious. Its all in there. If you have any other questions, click the Ask Rex link in the menu above. I will be around answering emails all week.

Thanksgiving tools and equipment!

November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 by Rex

During the holiday season I get a ton of emails. Lately I have gotten a few emails regarding suggestions for the best equipment and tools for Thanksgiving. Since it was such a popular topic, I decided to write up a post including all of the information for everyone to see. I hope you guys find it helpful.

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Fresh Sweet Potato Casserole

June 20, 2018November 15, 2016 by Rex

I love sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving! This fresh sweet potato casserole is a new and improved take on my previous sweet potato casserole, that was based on the one from Ruth’s Chris. This new and improved recipe, while inspired by my previous one, throws everything out the window and starts from scratch. It is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It quite possibly is one of the best side dishes that I have ever made. You definitely need to add this Sweet Potato Casserole to your Thanksgiving table!

Thanksgiving Leftover Shepherd’s Pie

June 20, 2018November 28, 2015 by Rex

I don’t know about you, but we always make way more food than we need for Thanksgiving so that we can have leftovers. I almost think that the leftovers are better than the original meal. I know it sounds wrong, but Thanksgiving leftovers are the bomb! Usually we have a pretty well balanced amount of leftovers. However, this time we had more leftover potatoes than usual. So, I decided that it was time to come up with a recipe that featured leftover mashed potatoes. This Thanksgiving Shepherd’s Pie features leftover turkey, gravy, vegetables all topped with a nice layer of potatoes. It was a hit and I am sure it will be a hit at your house!

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Turkey Tuesday Roundup 2015

November 25, 2015November 24, 2015 by Rex

Well it is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and I want to give my annual quick tips. Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for any cook. Accepting or asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It can the one thing that keeps you sane during this sometimes stressful holiday. Below I have listed a few tips and shortcuts that can help ease your stress and make your thanksgiving a tad bit more joyous. Be as prepared as possible. I have created a sample menu and timing that you can use to make Thanksgiving as easy as possible. Also, there are plenty of tips from what turkey to choose all the way to how to cook a frozen turkey. Its all in there.