by Caroline Siegrist | Nov 21, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
For Thanksgiving, most of my attention goes toward the sizable bird going into my oven and (hopefully) serving as the perfect centerpiece for a memorable holiday meal. And then I remember: the sides. If you’ve also left side dishes to the last minute, fret not....
by Kate Etue | Nov 20, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
It never fails: every year at Thanksgiving I run out of space or equipment to get everything cooked on time. Then we have cold stuffing or gravy that has separated — and a frustrated cook. So this year, I’ve read every single Thanksgiving cooking hack on...
by Stacie Billis | Nov 18, 2017 | Shopping Finds, Thanksgiving
We love nearly everything at Trader Joe’s, but are especially appreciative of their time-saving shortcuts and well-priced specialty products, which are even more helpful during the hectic holiday season. So this year, we found the best Trader Joe’s...
by Stacie Billis | Nov 18, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
At this point, we here are Cool Mom HQ have become experts on telling the difference between what the Instant Pot cooks amazingly well and what’s better considered a weeknight time saver. These Thanksgiving Instant Pot recipes fall squarely in the former...
by Jane Sweeney | Nov 18, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
If you’ve read Stacie’s brilliant How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey tutorial, you should be well prepared for the big day. But with so much going on in the kitchen, a little turkey trouble is bound to happen. My advice? Open a bottle of wine and breathe deep, because...
by Stacie Billis | Nov 16, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks
No, the title is not clickbait. Because, yes, you really can cook a turkey in just about an hour. You don’t need any special equipment or appliances, just a pair of poultry shears to spatchcock your bird. What is spatchcocking, you ask? Here’s the deal:...