How to Stay Safe This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may be the time to give thanks, but it’s also the time for the family cook to shine! While they’re the head of the kitchen, they will undoubtedly need some assistance, and the little things may get overlooked. This can cause some dangerous kitchen mishaps, so here are some essential safety tips to consider before you break out the bird. While there are always distractions to take you away from the kitchen on any holiday, they are especially worrisome on Thanksgiving. With guests arriving and football games on TV, there are several chances for you to leave your stove unattended. As a rule, always ensure at least one person is watching the kitchen during the cooking process. It’s also good practice to know where the fire extinguisher is before cooking begins and make sure everyone knows how to use it. The stove itself can also be a major hazard. Gas stoves produce a lot of carbon monoxide after being used for several hours at a time. Before you even turn the stove on, ensure all your fans and vents are open, and be sure to open any kitchen windows periodically. If you’re bypassing the stove and deep-frying your turkey, there are a couple of things to consider. Never use the fryer indoors; keep it a safe distance from the house and entirely away from any flammable objects. Keep in mind that oil may splash, so it’s best to bar the kitchen off from small children and animals to avoid oil burns. Never dispose of hot grease in the garbage. Let the grease cool first and put it in a metal coffee can before discarding. Before completely retiring for the evening, make sure all your cooking appliances are off and sharp objects are put away. While these tips are centered around the giving holiday, you can utilize these strategies no matter what time of year it is! For more information and other tips, head to NFPA.org.
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Thanksgiving may be held on Thursday, but the food often lasts at least through the weekend. To make the best use of the excess, grill up some killer turkey sandwiches.
Ingredients:
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2 slices sourdough bread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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2 tbsp leftover gravy 1 tbsp butter, room temperature
2 slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup shredded leftover turkey 3 tbsp leftover cranberry sauce 1/3 cup leftover dressing or stuffing
Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have all the leftovers required.
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Directions:
1. Coat inside of each bread slice with mustard and a slice of cheese. Place turkey and cranberry sauce on one slice and dressing and gravy on the other. 2. Combine sandwich and spread butter on both sides.
3. In a panini maker or large skillet, grill until crispy and golden brown. 4. Slice and serve
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