When you should start cooking: You can make stock a week before Thanksgiving and then heat it up on the day to add to dishes as needed. "Homemade stock makes the difference between good and great ...

Create a depression (with your finger or spoon) at the center of each patty. The meat contracts as it heats up, causing it to balloon in the middle.. When you see juices pooling in the depression, ...

Start fresh, with a clean grill that promotes plenty of airflow. I’ll knock any food bits and residue off the grill with a bristled wire grill brush and then remove the ash tray or pan and empty it.