Recipes

Tinola, a comforting soup seasoned with plenty of ginger and garlic, has countless variations throughout the Philippines. Serve this easy and healthy chicken soup on its own or with jasmine rice, quinoa or wild rice.

This turkey brine imparts amazing flavor and keeps it moist no matter how long you cook it. The allspice berries give this recipe a unique taste. Kosher salt is the best option for any brine, but you can substitute 1 cup table salt. I used this brine for a turkey that took 7 hours to cook, and it was still one of the juiciest turkeys I ever made. This recipe makes enough for a 17-pound turkey.

Layering apple slices into grilled cheese sandwiches adds a little crunch to a favorite soup dipper. And creamy butternut squash soup with ginger, cumin and turmeric is a nice change of pace from grilled cheese's usual tomato soup partner. If you have a sensitive palate, you can cut back on the spices. Be sure to use seasonal squash for the best squash flavor. Serve the duo for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner for the family. The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week.

Grandma's farmhouse turkey brine recipe is a must-do for the most tasty and juicy turkey. It utilizes the usual ingredients that complement a roasting bird. The roasting pan juices make for the world's best gravy. Do not add salt to your gravy; the brine juices have done that for you. Enjoy a prairie favorite!

Based on a popular weight loss plan, this healthy cabbage soup recipe gets tons of flavor and a metabolism-boosting kick from spicy chiles.

Marinating turkey in a buttermilk brine is the way to go for the most tender and flavorful turkey. Even the leftover white meat stays moist when reheated.