5 Essential Tips for Choosing the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey - Page 3
Gourmandize.com uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience and to deliver advertising messages that are tailored to your interests. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To manage your cookies on this site, click here. OK
Menu Enter a recipe name, ingredient, keyword...

Choosing the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey? Here are 5 Tips You Need to Hear

By,
Gourmandize
Fresh Or Frozen? 3/5

© Getty Images

Fresh Or Frozen?

If a turkey is labeled "fresh", it means it has never been chilled at lower than 26°F (the freezing point for turkey). These turkeys should only be refrigerated and for no more than a couple days, so if you buy one of these, don't do it too far in advance.

Frozen turkeys are, as can be expected, stored in a frozen environment. These are generally the cheapest and can be kept the longest, but the defrosting process can be long: you should move it from the freezer to the refrigerator at least 3 days in advance (it can take up quite a lot of space!). Keep in mind, too, that the bigger your turkey is, the more time it will need to defrost.


More steaming articles



Chef Tips and Tricks

You're watching: VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!