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How to cook a turkey: Thanksgiving recipes, cooking times from Butterball

How to cook a turkey: Thanksgiving recipes, cooking times from Butterball

Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers.

Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It’s simple, convenient and gives your turkey a classic flavor.

We’ll start with roasting a turkey, then scroll down for instructions on how to brine a turkey, roasting pre-cooked turkeys, boneless roasts, baking a turkey, and cooking whole turkey breasts. Whether you’re a first-time cook or a seasoned pro, we’ve got answers to all of your questions.

Spatchcock, deep-frying, Turducken: 5 alternative ways to prepare Thanksgiving turkey

Turkey roasting questions

If you’re using a convection oven, be sure to consult Butterball’s adjusted cooking instructions. Consult your manufacturer’s handbook for tips to use your specific oven.

The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line provides answers to all turkey questions in English and Spanish at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372) or text 844-877-3456.

Fresh or thawed whole turkeys

Roasting a whole turkey is easier than you think. Just follow these simple instructions for a fresh or thawed turkey:

Preheat oven to 325° F. Drain juices and pat dry with clean paper towels.

Place turkey breast side up on a flat rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep.

Turn the wings back to hold the neck skin in place. (Tucking the wings will help stabilize the turkey in the pan and when carving) Brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or cooking oil for best appearance.

Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer deep into the lower part of the thigh without touching the bone. When the thigh is up to temperature, and if the turkey is stuffed, move the thermometer to the center of the stuffing.

Place your turkey in the oven.

When the turkey is about done, loosely cover breast and top of drumsticks with a piece of foil to prevent overcooking.

How do you thaw a turkey? Here are 3 safe ways to defrost your bird for Thanksgiving

Doneness: Your turkey is done when the temperature is 180° F in the thigh and 165° F in the breast or stuffing. Lift turkey onto a platter and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Cooking Times in a Regular Oven (325°F)

Weight / Cook Time (Unstuffed) / Cook Time (Stuffed)

4.5 – 7 lbs. / 2-2 1/2 hrs. / 2 1/4-2 3/4 hrs.

7-9 lbs.- 2 1/2-3 hrs. / 2 3/4-4 1/2 hrs.

9-18 lbs.- 3-3 1/2 hrs. / 3 3/4-4 1/2 hrs.

18-22 lbs.- 3 1/2-4 hrs. / 4 1/2-5 hrs.

22-24 lbs.- 4-4 1/2 hrs. / 5-5 1/2 hrs.

24-30 lbs.- 4 1/2-5 hrs. / 5 1/2-6 1/4 hrs.

Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving

Roasting Tip: If you don’t have a rack, crunch aluminum foil into a coil or use vegetables like carrots to keep your turkey off the bottom of the pan.

Cooking in a Convection Oven (325°F)

Weight / Cook Time (Unstuffed) / Cook Time (Stuffed)

6-10 lbs.- 1 1/2 -2 hrs. / 1 3/4-2 1/2 hrs.

10-18 lbs.- 2-2 1/2 hrs. / 2 1/2-3 1/4 hrs.

18-22 lbs.- 2 1/2-3 hrs. / 3 1/4-3 3/4 hrs.

22-24 lbs.- 3-3 1/2 hrs. / 3 3/4-4 1/4 hrs.

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Frozen Stuffed Whole Turkeys

Frozen stuffed turkeys go from freezer to oven without thawing. Just follow these simple instructions for a perfectly roasted turkey:

Preheat oven to 325° F. Hold under running water and remove giblets, neck, and gravy packets.

Place turkey on flat rack in a shallow roasting pan, 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep.

Brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or cooking oil for best appearance.

Cover neck and exposed stuffing with foil to prevent over-browning. Place turkey in pre-heated oven.

When turkey is about 3/4 done, loosely cover breast and top of drumsticks with a piece of foil to prevent overcooking.

After about 3 hours, insert an oven-safe thermometer deep into the thigh without touching the bone.

Begin checking the turkey for doneness about 30 minutes before the recommended cook time.

Your turkey is done when meat thermometer reaches 180° F in thigh and 165° F in center of stuffing.

Lift turkey onto platter and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Cooking in a Regular Oven (325°F)

Weight / Cook Time

7-9 lbs. / 4-4 1/2 hrs.

9-12 lbs. / 4 1/2-5 hrs.

12-14 lbs. / 5-6 hrs.

How to brine a turkey: Recipes, times

How to brine a turkey

Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed turkey for your next gathering.

Brining Steps

The first step in the process is selecting your brine recipe. Savory Turkey Brine made with Kikkoman Soy Sauce is a simple and versatile choice that works for any occasion. Once you’ve selected your brine you’ll need to:

Purchase a fresh turkey to eliminate the need to thaw, or completely thaw a frozen turkey.

The night before roasting, remove the giblets and turkey neck. Rinse the turkey inside and out.

Prepare your brine. Be sure to mix ingredients until all of the salt is dissolved. If your brine is heated, be sure to cool it to room temperature before brining.

Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge.

Add brine, covering the entire turkey.

Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.

Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired.

Perfect brine time

12 lbs. or less 8 to 12 hrs.

12 to 14 lbs. 9 to 14 hrs.

20 lbs. and over 15 to 20 hrs.

Savory Turkey Brine Recipe

2 gallons cold water

10 ounces Soy Sauce

1/2 cup kosher salt

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons dried sage

2 tablespoons dried celery seed

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 16 ? 24 lbs. Butterball? Whole Turkey

Mix all ingredients until the salt is dissolved and brine.

As a rule of thumb, you should brine your turkey 45 to 60 minutes per pound.

Pre-cooked whole turkeys

Fully cooked turkeys are an easy way to get a great tasting turkey on the table in less time. Follow these special directions for a delicious meal:

Preheat oven to 325° F. Remove wrapper. Do not stuff.

Place thawed turkey, breast side up, on flat rack in shallow roasting pan 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep.

Brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or cooking oil for best appearance.

Insert oven-safe meat thermometer deep into the thigh without touching the bone.

Place turkey in pre-heated oven and heat until hot (140° F).

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Baked turkey

Cover breast loosely with foil after 1 to 1 1/4 hours to prevent over-browning and drying.

Begin checking the turkey for doneness about 30 minutes before the recommended cook time.

Your turkey is done when the meat thermometer reaches 140° F in thigh.

Carve and serve immediately.

Cooking in a Regular Oven (325°F)

Weight / Cook Time Baked (Thawed) / Cook Time Baked (Frozen) / Cook Time Smoked (Thawed)

8-10 lbs.- 1 1/4-1 3/4 hrs. / 2 1/4-3 1/4 hrs. / 1 1/4- 1/2 hrs.

10-16 lbs.- 1 3/4-2 1/4 hrs. / 2 3/4-3 3/4 hrs. / 1 1/2-2 hrs.

16-18 lbs.- 2 1/4-2 1/2 hrs. / 3 1/4-4 hrs. / 2-2 1/2 hrs.

Whole Turkey Breasts

Turkey breasts cook up tender and delicious, and are easy to roast when you follow these instructions:

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Remove whole breast from bag. Drain juices and pat dry with clean paper towels.

Place breast, skin side up, on a flat roasting rack in a 2-inch deep roasting pan. Do not add water to pan.

Brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or cooking oil for best appearance.

Roast uncovered according to Cooking Schedule or until meat thermometer in thickest part of breast reaches 170° F. If breast is stuffed, center of stuffing should be 165° F.

Roasting time will vary if turkey is covered or placed in an oven-cooking bag.

Before you remove the stuffing and carve, let your turkey breast stand for 15 minutes to allow the juices to set.

You can roast a frozen turkey breast too. Just follow these steps:

Roast skin side down, uncovered, on a flat rack in a 2-inch deep open roasting pan at 325° F for the first hour.

Remove from oven and carefully remove gravy packet and refrigerate packet for future use.

Turn breast skin side up, and brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or cooking oil for best appearance. Return to oven.

Roast uncovered according to Cooking Schedule or until meat thermometer in thickest part of breast reaches 170° F. If breast is stuffed, center of stuffing should be 165° F.

Let breast stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Cooking in a Regular Oven (325°F)

Weight / Cook Time (Unstuffed) / Cook Time (Stuffed)

3-5 1/2 lbs. – 1 1/2-2 1/4 hrs. / 2-2 3/4 hrs.

5 1/2-9 lbs. – 1 1/4-2 3/4 hrs. / 2 3/4-3 1/4 hrs.

Cooking in a Convection Oven (325°F)

Weight / Cook Time (Unstuffed) / Cook Time (Stuffed)

3-5 1/2 lbs. – 1 1/2 -2 hrs. / 1 3/4-2 1/2 hrs.

5 1/2-9 lbs. – 2-2 1/2 hrs. / 2 1/2-3 1/4 hrs.

18-22 lbs. – 2 1/2-3 hrs. / 3 1/4-3 3/4 hrs.

22-24 lbs. – 3-3 1/2 hrs. / 3 3/4-4 1/4 hrs.

Cooking in a Regular Oven (325°F)

Weight / Unstuffed

3-5 1/2 lbs. 3-3 3/4 hrs.

5 1/2-9 lbs. 3 3/4 -4 1/2 hrs.

Boneless Roasts

For smaller groups that love that roasted turkey taste, try a boneless roast. It’s easier than ever with these directions:

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Remove outer plastic netting and packaging. Leave inner string netting on the roast.

Drain juices and pat dry with clean paper towels. Refrigerate gravy packet.

For easier net removal before serving, lift string netting and shift position on roast.

Place roast, skin side up, on a flat roasting rack in 2-inch deep roasting pan. Do not add water to pan.

Roast uncovered according to Cooking Schedule or until meat thermometer in center of breast roast reaches 170° F and in center of turkey roast reaches 175° F.

Roasting time will vary if turkey is covered or placed in an oven-cooking bag.

For easier net removal after roasting, wrap roast in foil and let stand 10 minutes. Remove netting and slice roast.

Cook roast from frozen

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Remove gravy packet with spatula and refrigerate.

Place roast, skin side up, on a flat roasting rack in a 2-inch deep roasting pan. Do not add water to pan.

Roast uncovered according to Cooking Schedule or until meat thermometer in center of breast roast reaches 170° F and in center of turkey roast reaches 175° F. For easier net removal after roasting, wrap roast in foil and let stand 10 minutes. Remove netting and slice roast.

Cooking in a Regular Oven (325°F)

Thawed / Frozen

1 3/4-2 hrs. / 2 1/2-3 hrs.

Cooking in a Regular Oven (325°F)

Frozen

2 1/2-3 hrs.

Roasting Tip

Since you can’t adjust the string netting when roasting from frozen, be sure to wrap the roast in foil after it comes out of the oven.

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The 3 Billion People Who Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet

The 3 Billion People Who Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet

The 3 Billion People Who Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet

While they aren’t often the focus of news media, hunger and undernourishment are problems plaguing millions of people every day.

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more than 3 billion people could not afford a healthy diet in 2020, an additional 112 million more people than in 2019. The increase was partly because of rising food prices, with the average cost of a healthy diet rising by 3.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} from 2019 levels.

As of August 2022, the FAO food price index was up 40.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} from average 2020 levels. Unless income levels increased by a similar magnitude, the healthy diet crisis is likely to have worsened, especially in low-income countries experiencing rampant food inflation.

Using data from the FAO, the above infographic maps the share of people unable to afford a healthy diet in 138 different countries as of 2020 (latest available data).

The Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet

According to the FAO, a healthy diet is one that meets daily energy needs as well as requirements within the food and dietary guidelines created by the country.

The (un)affordability is measured by comparing the cost of a healthy diet to income levels in the country. If the cost exceeds 52{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} of an average household’s income, the diet is deemed unaffordable.

Here’s a look at the share of populations unable to afford a healthy diet, and the cost of such a diet around the world:

Country Percent of population unable to afford a healthy diet Cost of Healthy Diet (USD per Person per Day)
Burundi 🇧🇮 97.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.9
Madagascar 🇲🇬 97.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Liberia 🇱🇷 96.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.9
Malawi 🇲🇼 96.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Nigeria 🇳🇬 95.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.1
Central African Republic 🇨🇫 95.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Guinea 🇬🇳 94.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.1
Angola 🇦🇴 94.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.5
Congo 🇨🇬 92.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Sudan 🇸🇩 91.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.3
Mozambique 🇲🇿 91.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 90.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.1
Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 89.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.9
Niger 🇳🇪 88.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.9
Zambia 🇿🇲 88.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Tanzania 🇹🇿 87.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 87.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 86.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Rwanda 🇷🇼 86.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
Haiti 🇭🇹 85.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.5
Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹 84.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Nepal 🇳🇵 84.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.4
Lesotho 🇱🇸 83.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.3
Pakistan 🇵🇰 83.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.7
Chad 🇹🇩 83.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.8
Benin 🇧🇯 82.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.7
Uganda 🇺🇬 82.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
Kenya 🇰🇪 81.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 80.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Laos 🇱🇦 79.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.1
Mali 🇲🇱 74.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Bangladesh 🇧🇩 73.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Egypt 🇪🇬 72.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Eswatini 🇸🇿 71.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
India 🇮🇳 70.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Indonesia 🇮🇩 69.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.5
Philippines 🇵🇭 68.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.1
Jamaica 🇯🇲 66.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $6.7
South Africa 🇿🇦 65.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.3
Myanmar 🇲🇲 65.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.2
Gambia 🇬🇲 64.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Djibouti 🇩🇯 63.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Botswana 🇧🇼 61.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.7
Ghana 🇬🇭 61.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.0
Cameroon 🇨🇲 60.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.8
Mauritania 🇲🇷 60.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.7
Fiji 🇫🇯 60.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.9
Suriname 🇸🇷 58.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $5.7
Namibia 🇳🇦 56.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Bhutan 🇧🇹 53.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $5.0
Mongolia 🇲🇳 51.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $5.1
Honduras 🇭🇳 51.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Iraq 🇮🇶 49.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 49.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 49.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.9
Senegal 🇸🇳 46.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.3
Guyana 🇬🇾 43.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.9
Armenia 🇦🇲 42.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Tajikistan 🇹🇯 42.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 38.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Belize 🇧🇿 36.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.1
Gabon 🇬🇦 36.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Nicaragua 🇳🇮 35.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Algeria 🇩🇿 30.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.8
Vietnam 🇻🇳 30.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.1
Colombia 🇨🇴 26.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Mexico 🇲🇽 26.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Bolivia 🇧🇴 24.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.8
Palestine 🇵🇸 23.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Ecuador 🇪🇨 21.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.9
Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 20.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Peru 🇵🇪 20.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Iran 🇮🇷 20.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Tunisia 🇹🇳 20.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Albania 🇦🇱 20.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.2
Brazil 🇧🇷 19.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 18.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.9
Panama 🇵🇦 18.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.5
North Macedonia 🇲🇰 18.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Paraguay 🇵🇾 17.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Montenegro 🇲🇪 17.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Thailand 🇹🇭 17.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.3
Costa Rica 🇨🇷 16.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.1
Morocco 🇲🇦 16.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.8
Serbia 🇷🇸 16.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.2
Jordan 🇯🇴 14.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
Mauritius 🇲🇺 13.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.6
China 🇨🇳 12.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 11.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.2
Romania 🇷🇴 8.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Bulgaria 🇧🇬 8.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.1
Seychelles 🇸🇨 6.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.8
Moldova 🇲🇩 6.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.8
Chile 🇨🇱 3.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Croatia 🇭🇷 3.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.3
Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 3.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $4.0
Uruguay 🇺🇾 3.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Russia 🇷🇺 3.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Greece 🇬🇷 3.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Italy 🇮🇹 2.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Japan 🇯🇵 2.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $5.8
Hungary 🇭🇺 2.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Spain 🇪🇸 2.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.8
Malaysia 🇲🇾 1.9{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Latvia 🇱🇻 1.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
South Korea 🇰🇷 1.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $5.2
United States 🇺🇸 1.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.4
Maldives 🇲🇻 1.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.9
Estonia 🇪🇪 1.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 1.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
Lithuania 🇱🇹 1.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Slovakia 🇸🇰 1.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Israel 🇮🇱 1.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.5
Poland 🇵🇱 1.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Austria 🇦🇹 0.8{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Australia 🇦🇺 0.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.6
Canada 🇨🇦 0.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Malta 🇲🇹 0.7{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.8
Sweden 🇸🇪 0.6{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Portugal 🇵🇹 0.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
United Kingdom 🇬🇧 0.5{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $1.9
Denmark 🇩🇰 0.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.5
Norway 🇳🇴 0.4{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5
Cyprus 🇨🇾 0.3{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Belarus 🇧🇾 0.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.3
Belgium 🇧🇪 0.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Czechia 0.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Germany 🇩🇪 0.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Netherlands 🇳🇱 0.2{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.0
Finland 🇫🇮 0.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
France 🇫🇷 0.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.2
Ireland 🇮🇪 0.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.2
Luxembourg 🇱🇺 0.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
Slovenia 🇸🇮 0.1{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 0.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.5
Iceland 🇮🇸 0.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.4
Switzerland 🇨🇭 0.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $2.7
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 0.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.1
World 🌎 42.0{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} $3.5

In 52 countries, more than half of the population cannot afford a healthy diet. The majority of these are in Africa, with the rest located across Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.

By contrast, in four countries—Azerbaijan, Iceland, Switzerland, and the UAE—everyone is able to afford a healthy diet. The picture is similar for most European and developed high-income countries, where more than 95{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} of the population can afford a healthy diet.

When the percentages are translated into numbers, Asia contains the most number of people unable to afford a healthy diet at 1.89 billion, of which 973 million people are in India alone. Another 1 billion people are in Africa, with around 151 million people in the Americas and Oceania.

While hunger is a worldwide concern, it is particularly acute in African countries, which cover all of the top 20 spots in the above table.

Africa’s Deepening Food Crisis

In many countries across sub-Saharan Africa, more than 90{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} of the population cannot afford a healthy diet.

Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly susceptible to extreme climate events and the resulting volatility in food prices. Roughly one-third of the world’s droughts occur in the region, and some sub-Saharan countries are also heavily reliant on imports for food.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has deepened the crisis, with many African countries importing over 50{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} of their wheat from the two countries in conflict. The rising food prices from this supply chain disruption have resulted in double-digit food inflation in many African nations, which means that more people are likely to be unable to afford healthy diets.

The Horn of Africa region at the Eastern tip of Africa is particularly in turmoil. All the countries in the region are reliant on wheat from Russia and Ukraine, with Eritrea (100{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889}) and Somalia (>90{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889}) high up in the import dependency chart. Additionally, the region is facing its worst drought in 40 years alongside ongoing political conflicts. As a result, 22 million people are at risk of starvation.

Population Growth and Food Insecurity

In November of 2022, the global population is projected to surpass 8 billion people, and many of the fastest growing countries are also food-insecure.

By 2050, the global population is likely to increase by 35{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889}, and to meet the growing demand for food, crop production will need to double. Given that agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, this increase in crop production will also need to be environmentally sustainable.

As the impacts of climate change intensify and food demand increases, reducing food waste, building climate-resilient agricultural infrastructure, and improving agricultural productivity will all play a key role in reducing the levels of food insecurity sustainably.

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30-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes for Last-Minute Meals

30-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes for Last-Minute Meals

Thanksgiving is a time when home cooks can flex their culinary skills before an audience of family and friends. But getting the house ready for company, not to mention running various errands, can often leave little room to actually cook.

Luckily, you don’t have to necessarily spend a ton of time in the kitchen in order to impress your holiday guests. Newsweek recently spoke with Chef Adrianne Calvo to learn her top three 30-minute Thanksgiving recipes for people who have done zero prep.

Chef Adrianne has earned numerous honors and awards and opened two renowned restaurants. She’s appeared in reality cooking shows, been named the “Best Chef in Miami” and authored six cookbooks. She also has an acclaimed YouTube series, Searching for Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne, and counts more than 1 million Instagram followers.

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Chef Adrianne told Newsweek about her favorite no-prep Thanksgiving meals.
Courtesy Chef Adrianne

So, it’s true that Chef Adrianne is an accomplished professional, but she knows what it’s like to face holiday meals under a time crunch. The restaurateur relies on some clever hacks to blow her dinner guests’ minds.

“They know I’m a chef, so I better come up with something really great,” she told Newsweek. “So these are the recipes that make it look like I’ve been in the kitchen for two days prepping—I have all the ovens on, all the pots are working—but that’s not really what’s happening.”

At Thanksgiving, people connect with one another through food and the dinner table is the star of the evening, she said. Sure, you can make your holiday meals complicated, but you also don’t have to.

The way Chef Adrianne tells it: “You can have an exquisite, beautiful holiday dinner without doing a whole lot of prep.”

A (literal) pro tip, though: People who do succumb to procrastination should bring their “A game,” Chef Adrianne said. If you’re executing a holiday meal on a quick turnaround, then keeping clean and organized is key because otherwise, you could wind up in a frenzy. Tackle one recipe at a time and measure ingredients out in advance for maximum ease in the kitchen, she added. It helps to set out pre-measured items on the counter beforehand so all you have to do is mix.

And with that, let’s get to Chef Adrianne’s top three 30-minute Thanksgiving recipes.

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A woman prepares meat in a skillet at a stove with an inset of buttermilk biscuits.
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What Are Some 30-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes for Last-Minute Meals?

Chef Adrianne calls this recipe her “shortcut to roasting a turkey for hours on end.” It’s a delicious and flavorful play on a classic dish that’s also a fan favorite.

The herby recipe “packs a ton of flavor” and tricks guests into thinking you’ve spent hours marinating and roasting, she said.

“In fact, it takes you about 20 minutes to sear that turkey tenderloin and you’re done,” Chef Adrianne added. “So that’s like a turkey hack.”

Herb Skillet Turkey Tenderloins, Serves: 6-8

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs turkey breast tenderloins
Canola oil
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
5 green onions, chopped
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pat tenderloin dry. Flatten out a bit. Season with kosher salt and pepper to your liking.

In a medium bowl, mix together wine, parsley, green onions, shallots, garlic, and dried spices. Spread the flavorful paste into the tenderloins. Re-season with salt and pepper if needed.

Using an iron skillet or large pan, heat about 1/4 cup of canola oil to medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned tenderloins for about 5-7 minutes on each side. Allow to rest before carving.

Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Reserve the pan juices to serve over the sliced turkey tenderloins.

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Chef Adrianne’s Skin On Roasted Sweet Potato recipe.
Courtesy Chef Adrianne

Chef Adrianne’s second clutch recipe—which features to-die-for candied quinoa, soy brown butter and cilantro mayo—is featured in one of her cookbooks. She calls it her “go-to” Thanksgiving sweet potato side dish.

You don’t have to peel the sweet potatoes, and you can shave off cooking time by cutting them in pieces, she said. The candied quinoa delivers a crunchy texture and the soy brown butter brings an “umami” factor.

“My guests are wowed,” Chef Adrianne said. “It takes me a fraction of the time than a classic sweet potato casserole, and it has all the elements.”

Skin-On Roasted Sweet Potato, Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:
1 large sweet potato, cut into three pieces
2 tablespoon quinoa
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place cut sweet potato onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.

Meanwhile, in a small pan, melt sugar and add quinoa. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the sugar starts to turn golden. Take off the heat and set aside.

In another small pan, heat butter to medium-high and cook for 2-3 minutes or until butter starts to brown. Add soy sauce and whisk vigorously to combine. Set aside.

In a food processor, add cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic, and hot sauce and pulse to combine.

To plate, press baked sweet potatoes on the sides to push out the flesh from the top. Add a spoonful of soy brown butter to each. Top with candied quinoa and green onions. Add a dollop of cilantro mayonnaise to each piece of dressed sweet potato.

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Chef Adrianne’s Skin On Roasted Sweet Potato recipe.
Courtesy Chef Adrianne

Chef Adrianne’s third 30-minute Thanksgiving recipe is for black pepper buttermilk biscuits—and it’s sure to leave diners thinking that the dough rested for hours. The trick? Working with cold butter.

“In under 30 minutes, you have these beautiful, flaky, very flavorful buttermilk biscuits,” she said.

Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits, Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh thyme
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1¼ cups whole buttermilk, add slowly checking for moisture
Egg wash, to brush over biscuits
Butter, to serve

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly spray a square cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, stir together flour, thyme, baking powder, salt, ½ teaspoon of pepper, baking soda, garlic powder, and onion powder. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Gently stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat to ¾-inch thick. Using a 2½-inch round cutter, cut dough, re-rolling scraps as necessary.

Arrange biscuits in a prepared skillet. Brush tops with egg wash. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

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Need a bite to hold you over while the turkey roasts? 3 recipes to kick off your Thanksgiving meal

Need a bite to hold you over while the turkey roasts? 3 recipes to kick off your Thanksgiving meal

You’re about to feast. The turkey, the stuffing, the potatoes, the cranberry sauce, the pies. The last thing you need to worry about is a first course or multiple appetizers. And yet, sitting around waiting for hours while the turkey roasts, those buttery potatoes wait to be mashed and those sweet fruit-filled pies come out of the oven can make a person awfully hungry.

So a peace offering. The idea with these recipes is that they offer a light nibble or first course to satiate you while your house fills with those incredible scents. First up: a creamy, earthy roasted mushroom soup with no dairy. And, rather than serve a big, filling bowl of soup, why not think about tiny shot glasses to stave off hunger without filling you up? Or whirl up a super-simple smoked salmon and caper dip to serve while you’re finishing off the last of the cooking. Or a pumpkin-filled deviled egg that can be made completely ahead of time. All three recipes are light, flavorful and appetite-enhancing.

And what to drink with it all? A bonus recipe: an apple-ginger mocktail/cocktail garnished with frozen sugared grapes and thin apple slices.

And it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce. Every year I make my own cranberry sauce full of fresh ginger, pineapple and nuts. An annual tradition.

A few tips:

  • You’re about to eat a lot of food. So keep the nibbles light and healthy. Avoid cheese plates. Cheese is very rich and filling.
  • Think about spiced nuts or flavored olives.
  • How about a tray of fresh fennel wedges, carrots, celery, radishes and grapes served with a good coarse sea salt to dip into?

Roasted mushroom soup

The depth of flavor defies the effort it takes to make this simple vegan soup. Mushrooms are roasted with onions and a touch of fresh ginger and then simmered in vegetable stock. The whole mixture is pureed and that’s it. No dairy. No embellishments. It’s light, while still bursting with big fall flavors. A perfect start to your feast. Of course, you can choose to top the soup with a swirl of heavy cream or yogurt, or a sprinkle of chives or parsley. But you don’t need a thing. The soup can be made up to 3 days ahead of time, freeing you up on Thanksgiving day. Serve very small portions — a demi-tasse or small tea or coffee cup or even a shot glass.

Serves 4 to 6 small portions.

Ingredients for roasted mushroom soup. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)
Ingredients for roasted mushroom soup. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium onions, or 1 large, chopped into ½-inch size pieces
  • 3 scallions, ends trimmed and chopped, into ½-inch size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 pound shiitakes or your favorite mushrooms, coarsely chopped into 1-inch size pieces
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable stock

Optional garnishes:

  • ¼ pound mushrooms, think about using a different variety for contrast, stems trimmed and coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • About 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives and or parsley
  • Greek-style yogurt or heavy cream, optional

Instructions

  1. Make the soup: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a medium roasting pan or baking sheet with sides, toss the onions, scallions, half the ginger, mushrooms, olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast on the middle shelf for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the stock and the remaining ginger in a medium pot over medium heat until simmering. Scrape everything from the roasting pan into the simmering stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or transfer to the bowl of a food processor or blender and whirl until smooth. Reheat and taste for seasoning.
  4. To make the mushroom garnish: Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add the oil and then the mushrooms, salt, pepper and chives or parsley. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Top the hot soup with the cooked mushrooms and chives, or with cream or yogurt.

Smoked salmon and caper spread

Smoked salmon and caper spread. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)
Smoked salmon and caper spread. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)

Six ingredients plus a little black pepper in a food processor. Whirl. Whirl. Done. This is the kind of quick, easy snack that will get you through Thanksgiving day. Serve it on bagels for breakfast. Serve with crackers and raw vegetables for a snack while you’re cooking. Or serve it as a first course with crackers and warm slices of crusty bread alongside a holiday salad. The spread can be made several hours ahead of time; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Best served only slightly chilled.

You could also substitute smoked trout or any other smoked fish for the salmon. If you want to get fancy, top the spread with ½ cup red salmon caviar.

Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
  • 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 ½ tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 scallions, or 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
  • Grinding black pepper

Instructions

  1. In the container of a food processor or blender, whirl together the salmon, cream cheese, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, half the scallions and grinding pepper. Taste for seasoning.
  2. Place in a serving bowl or ramekin and serve or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours ahead of time. Remove from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving. Surround with raw vegetables and/or crackers.

Pumpkin deviled eggs

Pumpkin deviled eggs. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)
Pumpkin deviled eggs. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)

Everyone loves deviled eggs, so why not put a seasonal spin on it? Here, eggs are boiled, the yolk is popped out and mashed with pumpkin puree, lemon, and mayonnaise, and then stuffed back into the egg white. A thin sliver of scallion on top mimics the shape of a pumpkin and a sprinkling of sweet (or smoky) paprika tops it off. The eggs can be made several hours ahead of time and no precious oven space is needed. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on the size of your Thanksgiving.

Serves 2 to 4.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, canned or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Sprinkle of sweet or smoky paprika
  • 1 scallion green, cut into very thin ¼-inch slivers

Instructions

  1. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, turn the heat off and keep the pot on the burner for 11 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the eggs.
  2. Drain the hot water off and cover with cold water. Drain the cold water off and, with the eggs in the empty pot, roll the eggs around from side to side to gently crack the shells. Peel off the shells and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to cool.
  3. Cut the eggs lengthwise and pop out the yolks; place the yolks in a medium bowl. Mash the yolks with the pumpkin puree, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture back into the hollowed egg whites, doming them up at the top. Sprinkle lightly with the paprika and add a sliver of the scallion green just on top of the filling to mimic the stem of a pumpkin.

A Thanksgiving apple-ginger mocktail/cocktail

Imagine the flavors of apple pie with a few other surprises in a glass. This apple-ginger drink is super easy to throw together — the only thing you need to do to pull this mocktail/cocktail together is freeze some red and/or green grapes for at least 1 hour. The rest of the drinks come together in about 5 minutes. The drink can be served as is or you can add a jigger (1 ½ ounces) of rum, dark rum, or bourbon.

This makes 1 large drink and can be doubled, tripled, etc.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

  • 4 red or green grapes
  • About 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ⅔ cup apple cider
  • ⅓ cup ginger beer
  • 1 jigger ( 1 ½ ounces) rum or bourbon, optional
  • Dash ground cinnamon
  • 1 very thin slice apple, with skin (center cored removed)

Instructions

  1. Place the grapes in a small bowl or on a plate and freeze for at least an hour. Place the sugar in a small bowl or plate and set aside.
  2. In a cocktail glass mix the cider and ginger beer. Add the rum or bourbon if using and gently stir the liquids together. Add ice cubes.
  3. Roll the frozen grapes in the sugar and then put them on top of the drink. Cut a small slit in the apple and place it on the glass rim. Sprinkle it with just a tiny bit of cinnamon.

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6 Kitchen Appliances To Buy on Sale This Black Friday

6 Kitchen Appliances To Buy on Sale This Black Friday
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Black Friday remains one of the best times of the year for deals on appliances both large and small — especially in the kitchen. So whether you’re looking for something little that sits on top of your counter or something big that’s built into it, discounts are easy to come by both in stores and online the day after Thanksgiving.

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Appliances are expensive — especially the big-ticket powerhouses that do the heavy lifting in the kitchen. So it’s essential to plan, prepare and pick your targets before Black Friday to avoid making an impulse purchase with something that’s so pricey and important.

But in a lot of cases, you won’t have to wait until the actual big day. Many retailers are spreading the savings out and offering their Black Friday deals early — a few of the following discounts are yours for the taking right now. Some of the best sales are delivering 30{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} off the top brands — but some appliances are going for up to half off their regular prices.

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Best Buy: Whirlpool Freezer-Top Refrigerator

You can take around 30{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} off the regular price of this 20.5-cubic-foot white fridge/freezer, which earns high marks for its low cost and generous size from more than 2,500 reviewers. It’s illuminated with LED lights and comes with the option of an icemaker, and the FreshFlow system keeps food fresher and crisper for longer. Simple dial temperature controls are easy to use and you can customize your interior storage with the moveable Flexi-Slide bin.

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Home Depot

Home Depot

Home Depot: Samsung 4-Door Smart Refrigerator With Beverage Center

If you’re looking for something a little fancier than a standard freezer-top fridge, you can save 28{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} on a high-end customizable Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerator with glass doors and changeable panels. The concealed beverage center features an auto-filling pitcher and dual ice maker that makes either ice bites or cubes. A metal interior ensures consistent cooling and the FlexZone drawer offers five different temperature settings. In total, it offers 29 cubic feet of space for maximum storage.

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Best Buy

Best Buy: Samsung Front-Control Dishwasher

Save more than 30{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} on a 24-inch stainless steel EnergyStar-certified dishwasher that reviewers say stands out for its large interior, sleek style, quiet operation and excellent cleaning ability. Its flexible third rack lets you clean more utensils and culinary tools and the upper rack is height-adjustable so you can customize your cycles. The interior of the door is stainless steel, which makes it both more durable and more hygienic, and it offers the versatility of four wash cycles and five options for pressure and temperature.

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P.C. Richard and Son: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave

Take 29{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} off this stainless steel microwave oven with 10 power levels and 1,000 watts of cooking power. It’s fingerprint resistant and its display automatically turns off when not in use to save energy, but its most impressive feature might just be its ventilation system. The powerful vents operate nearly silently while clearing the air of steam and odors at a rate of 300 cubic feet per minute. Its sleek and modern design is available in four color schemes to match any kitchen.

Samsung

Samsung

Samsung: Samsung Smart Slide-In Gas Range

Head to Samsung.com to get this Wi-Fi-connected self-cleaning range for more than 46{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} off. Built to easily slide into your existing 30-inch freestanding range cutout, it’s got a fingerprint-resistant finish and you can slide even heavy pots and pans across its seamless, edge-to-edge five-burner cooktop grate. Link it to Bixby, Google or Alexa to change the temperature with your voice and enjoy peace of mind with Samsung’s Ready2Fit guarantee. It comes with free shipping and free returns for up to 15 days.

Walmart

Walmart

Walmart: Chefman French-Door Air Fryer and Oven

Anyone in the market for a toaster oven that can do a whole lot more can save more than 50{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} on a 26-quart air fry and countertop oven from Chefman when they purchase online through Walmart.com. From full chickens to baked desserts, crispy perfection is possible every time without the fat that comes with frying — and you can choose to air fry, broil, toast or rotisserie. Cool-touch handles make cooking comfortable, clean-up is easy and all the accessories are dishwasher safe.

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Kindergartners give turkey cooking tips

Kindergartners give turkey cooking tips

Thursday is Thanksgiving, which means it is time to cook the annual turkey. Kindergartners from Fulton Public Schools have given some advice on how they think a turkey should be cooked.

Cade: First, buy a turkey. Next, cook it. Then, take it out and put gravy on it. Cook at 75 degrees for 57 minutes. Serve with salt, pepper, chicken nuggets, and cheese pizza.

Bently: First, cook them up. Next, fry them up. Then, eat it. Cook at hot degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with a knife and fork.

Aeron: First, cut the hair off. Next, put it in the oven. Then, eat it. Cook at 40 degrees for 50 minutes. Serve with leaves and that’s all.

Bryor: First, put it in the oven. Next, put sauce on it. Then, put it back in the oven. Cook at 20 degrees for 8 minutes. Serve with pizza.

Lillian: First, cut up the turkey. Next, sit down. Then, eat it. Cook at 5 degrees for 6 minutes. Serve with different food.

Hadley: First, foil on it to bake it up. Next, cut it up on the pan. Then, put it on the plate. Cook at 10 degrees for 2 minutes. Serve with valentines cookies with red icing.

Chase: First, get a turkey at the turkey store. Next, cook the turkey. Then, eat the turkey. Cook at 7 degrees for 6 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, and salad.

Cooper: First, get all the bad skin off. Next put it in the oven. Then, take it out. Cook at 31 degrees for 14 minutes. Serve with pumpkin pie.

Sophia: First, catch the turkey. Next, put it in the oven. Then, put sauce and foil over it. Cook at 70 degrees for 50 minutes. Serve with mac-n-cheese, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and macarons

Isabelle: First, put foil on cooking sheet. Next, put it in the oven to bake. Then, put sauce on it. Cook at 55 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve with pumpkin pie.

Luke: First, put on lemons to make it sweet. Next, put ketchup. Then, milk. Cook at 52 degrees for 5 minutes. Serve with sausage.

Jacob: First, put in the oven. Next, take it out and put soy sauce on it. Then, put mustard and ketchup. Cook at 60 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with green beans and chicken.

Gunner: First, put it in the oven. Next, eat it. Then, make some more. Cook at 1 degree for 2 minutes. Serve with nothing.

Piper: First, buy it at the store. Next, put in the oven. Then, turn the oven on. Cook at 7 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Leon: First, cut it up. Next, put it in the oven. Then, let it sit. Cook at 30 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve with ranch.

Ellie: First, put salt on the turkey. Next, put pepper on it. Then, put it in the oven. Cook at 5 degrees for 6 minutes. Serve with a fork.

Benjamin: First go to the store and get a turkey. Next, put it in the oven. Then, take it out of the oven. Cook at 10 degrees for 9 minutes. Serve with chips.

Autumn: First, catch it. Next, cook it. Then, eat it. Cook at 1014 degrees for 16 minutes. Serve with potatoes.

Cooper: First, get the turkey. Next, cook it. Then, eat it. Cook at 10 degrees for 7 minutes. Serve with salad.

Brent: First, cook it. Next, boil it. Then, eat it. Cook at 60 degrees for 67 minutes. Serve with people.

Adelynn: First, go to a farm and get a turkey. Next, cook it. Then, use a thermometer to check it. Cook at 6 degrees for 6 minutes. Serve with knives and forks.

Jacob: First, hunt the turkey. Next, cook the turkey. Then, let it cool. Cook at 5 degrees for 2 minutes. Serve with salt.

Cyrus: First, cook it in the oven. Next, chop it so it is small. Then, eat it. Cook at 50 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve with rice and hot chicken.

Hunter: First, put it in the oven. Next, put it in water. Then, put salt and pepper on it. Cook at 3 degrees for 100 minutes. Serve with hot dogs and bologna.

Carson: First, get a turkey. Next, cook it. Then, put salt on it. Cook at 12 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with sugar.

Mila: First, cook it for 30 minutes. Next, go sit on the couch and wait. Then, check it. Cook at 100 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with a plate of special stuff.

Ryder: First, put the turkey in the microwave. Next, wait for 10 minutes. Then, take it out. Cook at 60 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve with salt.

Elijah: First, fry it for 10 minutes. Next, take it out. Then, let it chill for 10 minutes. Cook at 70 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with vegetables.

Corbyn: First, get it at the farm. Next, cook it. Then, eat it. Cook at 6 degrees for 7 minutes. Serve with some ranch.

Maggie: First, put it in the oven. Next, put it on the table. Then, eat. Cook at 5 degrees for 5 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

Ethan: First, cook it in the microwave. Next, eat the turkey. Then, sit. Cook at 1 degree for 2 minutes. Serve with sauce.

Ariana: Put sauce on the turkey and cook it.

Carter: Go to the store and buy a turkey. Take it home and cut it up in a bunch of pieces then put it in a pot. My family doesn’t like it very hot so cook it at 20 degrees and then add salt and pepper.

Sadie: Unwrap it and put it on a tray with salt. Then you can eat it!

Jaden: Cook it. I dunno my Sharon does it.

Kaidance: Cook it this hot (holds hands out as wide as they go) put it in a pan and use all the cooking pans and wait for 18 hours while you wait you can watch your phone.

Luke: Put salt on it and pepper. Put it in the oven on medium.

Vanessa: Turn on the oven and cook it.

Kingston: Buy a turkey from the store, cook it, add salt and pepper, and maybe some sauce. Then eat it.

Anthony: With spiderman.

Aria- put it in the oven on 10.

Charlotte: Turn on the oven and put it in.

Hattie: Put sausage on it with pepper then it goes in the oven.

Jordyn: Put it in the oven with baking soda.