Turkey Mashed Potato Soup

This was my husband's favorite soup of all the soup recipes I created. It's a great way to give new life to hanksgiving leftovers.

(Source of recipe and photo: Alice Henneman)

Turkey Salsa Soup

5 ingredients is all this recipe takes! Dump together, heat, done!

(Source of recipe and photo: Alice Henneman)

Turkey Tortellini Soup

Frozen cheese-filled tortellini add an extra Italian flair to this soup.

(Source of recipe and photo: Alice Henneman)

Turkey Mediterranean Soup

Great Northern beans add extra flavor nutritional benefits to this recipe.

(Source of recipe and photo: Alice Henneman)

Turkey and Blue cheese Salad

This salad combines leftover turkey with tomato, garbanzo beans, and a creamy dressing for a fresh and light dish.

(Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes)

Food Safety During Power Outages

With the coming of cold weather and more possible power outages -- be "in the know" of what to do by watching this short video from the USDAFoodSafety YouTube channel.

Here's how to use an ice cube to tell if your freezer power went off while you were away.

How to Cook a Turkey the Day before Serving it

A repeat of one of last year's most popular turkey topics! Avoid the mess the day of your celebration!

(Source of photo: Alice Henneman)

Thanksgiving Food Tips

1. Planning ahead
2. Where to call for help on Thanksgiving Day
3. How to prepare a turkey
4. Food safety
   
5. Carving a turkey
6. Making turkey gravy
7. Stuffing
8. Pumpkin pie & other desserts
9. Traveling safely with food
10. Recipes for leftover turkey
11. Preparing other meats
12. Kids' Corner (fun things!)

(Photo courtesy of Jennifer13 - Creative Commons License)

Thawing a Turkey

There is nothing worse than waking up Thanksgiving Day with your turkey still frozen!

This short video from the USDAFoodSafety YouTube channel will help your turkey is safely thawed and in time for preparing your meal!

Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

Did you know November 15 is "Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day?" Should you keep or toss that item in your fridge? Learn the answer by checking our food storage chart.

Download the FREE the 4-Day Throw Away app to help you remember when to toss foods.

(Photo courtesy of Kevin Cole - Creative Commons License -- visit Kevin Cole's website to view more of his photographaphy)

Can You Pass Our Holiday Food Safety Quiz?

Do you know how to stuff a turkey so it doesn't bring bacteria to the buffet? Check here for safety tips about stuffing and other Thanksgiving food practices.

(Photo courtesy of Eliza Brown - Creative Commons License)

A Turkey's thoughts on Thanksgiving

A short, 13 second video on how the turkey views Thanksgiving and his coping strategy! ENJOY!