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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!

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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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 Sugar Cookies

June 20, 2018November 23, 2015 by Rex

Dana was getting inspired by Thanksgiving and wanted to make a nice treat for my son’s class. So, she decided to make some Turkey Sugar Cookies. That alone sounds good, but Dana added my son’s favorite candy to the mix. Yep, Candy corns to form the turkey feathers. These cookies are quick, easy and super delicious! Plus, they look amazing! Super cute Thanksgiving Cookies that are perfect for any Thanksgiving Table.

Time to prepare for Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2015November 21, 2015 by Rex

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. It is time to get the Turkey and determine when to thaw it. Frozen Turkeys are just fine. I know every TV chef in the country says to buy a fresh Turkey, I have prepared one fresh and one thawed Turkey side by side and my guests could not tell the difference. Here are a few tips for picking out a turkey and getting ready for Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Top Ten 2014

September 25, 2015November 19, 2014 by Rex

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Time to Brine

June 20, 2018November 10, 2014 by Rex

It is time to brine. With Thanksgiving fast approaching it is time to determine if you want to brine a turkey. It is easy to do. But you do have to prepare. The steps are simple and listed below. What can I say, it is time to brine your Turkey!