Learn the correct, safe ways to thaw your frozen turkey.

It’s not safe to thaw a turkey at room temperature or to cook a still frozen turkey. In this video, you’ll learn three safe and easy ways to thaw or defrost a frozen turkey. First, see the slow thaw method, which is done in the refrigerator and requires three days for a 15-pound turkey. The medium thaw method involves thawing the turkey in cold water. See how to seal the bird watertight and learn a great trick for keeping the thawing turkey completely submerged. The key to this method is changing out the water like clockwork every 30 minutes. With this method, a 15-pound turkey thaws in seven to eight hours. And finally, see the fastest way to thaw your turkey: in the microwave. We’ll show you how to prepare it for microwaving and how to clean up your kitchen after you’ve put the bird in the oven.

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Get tips for accurately measuring all kinds of dry and liquid ingredients.

When it comes to baking, accuracy is everything. Getting your measurements just right will affect how your recipes turn out. In this video, you’ll learn how to accurately measure all kinds of dry and liquid ingredients so you can bake and cook with confidence and precision. You’ll learn the kind of measuring tools that every home cook should have, including spoons and liquid- and dry-measuring cups. You’ll learn great tricks for measuring both dry and wet ingredients. You’ll discover what to look for when buying measuring cups and discover the benefits of having two sets. You’ll see a great trick for measuring sticky, thick liquids like molasses, honey, or corn syrup, so that they’ll pour out easily. For dry ingredient measuring, you’ll learn the fast and effective “dip and sweep” method that’s perfect for measuring baking ingredients, plus get tips for measuring flour, powdered sugar, and brown sugar.

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Discover the surprisingly simple secret to juicy, flavorful turkey.

A moist roasted turkey is a marvel. In this video, you’ll learn how to brine a turkey, the surprisingly simple secret to getting juicy, flavorful, very moist roast turkey. We’ll show you to how to make saltwater brines that actually helps the turkey hold its juices. Brining a turkey couldn’t be easier. All you need is a large pot, water, and salt. Of course, you can also add extra ingredients like brown sugar, black pepper, or fresh herbs like rosemary, tarragon, and thyme, which will infuse even more flavor into the turkey. You’ll learn how long to store the soaking turkey in the fridge and get tips on rinsing and patting the bird nice and dry before roasting, grilling, or smoking your turkey. It’s simple!

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Learn how to choose and prepare salmon fillets.

Salmon is a rich, flavorful fish and one of the healthiest foods around. It’s a top source of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and a great protein source. Salmon is also very easy to cook. In this video, you’ll learn how to cook salmon in the oven. We’ll show you how to choose and prepare and season salmon fillets with rubbed herbs like dill, tarragon, basil, or Italian parsley. You’ll see why center cuts of salmon make the best, most tender fillets for cooking. We’ll tell you when to remove the fresh salmon from the refrigerator before cooking and show you how to check the fish for pin bones and how to remove them. We’ll show you how to bake salmon in the oven so you get a crisp, flavorful crust without overcooking the fish. It’s simple! You’ll learn at what temperature to bake salmon and, depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet steak, for how long. You’ll get tips for judging doneness and learn why it’s best to remove salmon from the oven while it’s still slightly underdone. You’ll also see a neat tip for pulling off the salmon skin with ease.

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