Rendering lard was one of those things I had on my list: big, complicated cooking projects I wanted to try. Months ago, one of my favorite farmers’ market vendors offered me a bag of pork fat. Who wouldn’t take a free bag of pork fat? He suggested that I try rendering it and I couldn’t wait to give it a try.
So why did I leave it in the freezer for so long? I figured I would need a whole day. As it happens, it’s a lot easier than that and I can do it right in my slow cooker.
This actually happened to a friend of ours last year: She had cleaned out the turkey, rubbed it with her marinade, and was ready to put it in the oven when she realized that she had a roasting pan but no rack! If you find yourself without a “real” roasting rack with hours to go before dinner, here are some quick solutions to MacGyver your way to roasted perfection.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, and we know that you probably have turkey on the brain. We’re here for all your last-minute Thanksgiving questions! How do I cook this turkey? How do I make gravy? I still need a mashed potato recipe!
Is it just me or do turkeys seem to get bigger every year? Here’s the thing: bigger isn’t always better. In fact, if you’re feeding a crowd at Thanksgiving, my advice is to buy a second turkey rather than one of those mammoth ones, and here’s why.
While eating all that ridiculously good food for Thanksgiving, it’s unlikely that you’re thinking about breakfast for the following day. If, however, you have a house full of guests, and you don’t feel like grazing or just making sandwiches, these five recipes utilize leftovers in simple, smart ways.
‘Tis the season of office parties and holiday soirées, where giving a little something to your coworker or your hostess-with-the-mostess friend is a nice way to say, hey, thanks for being great. From a set of glam gold-dipped spoons to smoked sea salt and fancy soap, here are 10 of our favorite finds for when you’re looking for that small but special gift.
Q: I am trying to cook healthier this holiday season, but it is hard for me to eat salads and leafy greens when it’s freezing and all I want to do is curl up with mashed potatoes or a delicious bowl of soup!
What are some recipes that are warming and delicious but still include leafy greens?
So, we’ve showed you how to choose a turkey, and how to roast it. But how to carve it? In this quick video, Maxwell Ryan, our cofounder and CEO, shows you how to slice up that big bird! He gets it all done in just one minute thanks to the magic of video (it’s ok if it takes you a little longer!). One minute, five minutes, ten minutes — it doesn’t really matter how long it takes to carve the turkey; but in the end, we think this tutorial will help it go just a bit smoother.
Ready to get your carving skills on? Follow along!
This Thanksgiving when you share your mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie with your friends and family, be sure to share some with us! We’d love to see what you’re making this year. Read more on how to share your delicious photos, and how to ask any last minute questions on The Big Day.
For new cooks, the world is their oyster. (They might not know how to shuck it yet, but they’ll get there.) To do that, they need the right tools, so we’ve compiled a list of classic yet inexpensive items for new cooks that we think will have a big impact on their cooking life. You won’t find a KitchenAid mixer or All-Clad pans on this list (great as they are), but you will find an affordable chef’s knife, a use-it-forever set of measuring cups, and an olive oil that’ll blow their mind — all tools to get a new cook going in the kitchen.
Read on for our first gift guide of the season, and see our holiday sweepstakes — your chance to win a little help for buying your holiday gifts this year.