Whether you're talking turkey or talking other frozen foods, "Per the USDA, there are three safe ways to thaw -- in the ...

Your device does not support the audio. SPRINGFIELD – As people across Illinois make preparations for holiday meals, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding everyone to follow ...

Yet, as we know, between logistics and traveling and cooking and prepping and hosting, Thanksgiving can get stressful.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With many starting Thanksgiving meal preparations, the Illinois Department of Public Health warns about foodborne illness. Typical symptoms of foodborne illness include ...

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home-cooking fires, with deep-fried turkeys posing major risks, including injuries and significant property damage. Safety experts advise frying only in a cleared ...

Cooking the perfect turkey can be pretty easy. As a chef, my best tips include when to baste the meat, how to carve it, and how to buy the right one.

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you have your dinner centerpiece in the freezer, it may be a good time to take it out now. The holiday lands on Thursday, Nov. 27 this year, which means ...

As families prep for Thanksgiving this upcoming Thursday, Nov. 27, one dish usually takes center stage at the dinner table: turkey. While it’s synonymous with the fall holiday, turkey dinners can take ...

As an experienced chef, I've got great tips for how to cook turkey well and properly serve it. Give yourself plenty of time to defrost your turkey and, while cooking, baste it every 30 minutes.

Before she picks up a chef’s knife, heats up a frying pan, or touches a single ingredient for a holiday dinner, Emily Brubaker gets out her laptop, smartphone, smartwatch, and a pile of Post-its to ...

Holidays are stressful enough without worrying over thawing your Thanksgiving turkey. Timing is everything, and we've got you covered. Depending on the size of your bird, you might need to start ...