Recipes

This is Dave's favorite brine for Thanksgiving turkey. It can be used on any kind of poultry and pork. It gives a sweet, maple flavor to meats.

Delicious apple cider brining liquid for turkey. Brined turkeys tend to shorten your roasting time by about half an hour. But be sure your bird cooks to an internal temperature of 180 degrees when tested through the thigh. Season and roast according to any of your favorite recipes.

I have used this apple brine recipe for turkey the night before cooking for many years. It makes a turkey fall-apart moist every time.

This recipe has two different marinades that are started on Tuesday morning. This is a marinade recipe only, and makes a pre-Thanksgiving marinade for a juicy turkey with lots of flavor.

Dry brining, or pre-salting, is the easiest way to get a moist and flavorful turkey on the table for your Thanksgiving dinner. Plan ahead, you'll need a few days to get the most flavor. I found that salt and pepper was enough for me, but feel free to season with other aromatics before roasting.

This orange turkey brine recipe adds something unexpected to your Thanksgiving turkey—it will "ooh" and "aah" your guests.

This deep-fried turkey brine with herbs, spices, brown sugar, and a bit of candied ginger adds incredible flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey, and it's so easy to make! This recipe comes from a dear friend of mine who's made his living as a sous chef on a luxury cruise line. When I asked him for a recipe for deep-fried turkey, this is what he shared with me. Makes enough brine for a 16-pound turkey.

This a great citrus turkey brine that will ensure your bird is very moist. You can use the brine on other poultry in smaller amounts.

This chicken brine recipe for smoking is a very basic brine recipe for preparing meats and fish for smoking. Add any personal taste preferences to the brine for additional flavor enhancement. I like to add white wine, soy sauce, and various herbs and spices. Anything that you like will work, so experiment at will.

This turkey brine recipe is the best around. Use before smoking or roasting your turkey to ensure juicy, flavorful results. My uncle gave me this recipe; he is an avid meat smoker.

A simple and savory pasta dish. It combines salty ham and tender asparagus with fettuccine noodles in a light and creamy sauce.

This simple turkey brine works overnight to ensure your turkey is moist, juicy, and full of delicious flavor! Use this easy brine on a fresh turkey, not on one already injected with any other brining solution. This recipe makes enough brine for a turkey in the 15- to 20-pound range.

This is a tasty turkey brine recipe for any poultry. It will make your bird very juicy, and gravy to die for! This is enough brine for a 10- to 18- pound turkey.

A light and fragrant dish. Juicy chicken is served over thin angel hair pasta, all tossed in a fresh basil and tomato sauce.

A unique and easy-to-make casserole. This recipe features SPAM® mixed with pasta and a creamy sauce, creating a quick and simple meal.

A rich and comforting take on a classic. This casserole features tuna and pasta in a cheesy sauce, all baked until bubbly.