Turkey is the traditional meat used for Christmas dinner. The history of this festive food dates back to 1526 when William Strickland introduced this meat to the UK. Following this introduction the popularity of turkey has skyrocketed and during Christmas 2008 approximately 10 million turkeys were consumed in the UK. The good news is that turkey is popular for a reason. Not only is it tasty but it is also extremely healthy. That's why today I am going to be taking a detailed look at this festive meat and the health benefits it can provide. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TURKEY? Turkey was … [Read more...]
How To Cook the Perfect Christmas Turkey
Turkey has become the most popular Christmas meat with over 10 million turkeys being consumed in the UK each year over the festive period. But just how do you cook the perfect Christmas turkey? Follow the instructions below and you won't go wrong. INGREDIENTS: - A 14 pound (lb)/6.5 kilogram (kg) turkey (this will feed about 12 people). - 175 grams (g) of butter (this will need to be adjusted if you have a different sized turkey). - 3.5 litres (ltr) of stuffing (this will need to be adjusted if you have a different sized turkey). - 4 cups of water or turkey stock. - Salt. - Ground … [Read more...]