Last minute help!

The store is out of/I forgot the...

• Big Turkeys! So you've procrastinated and your store is out of a big enough turkey to serve your guests. Here are some alternatives:
• Get 2-3 smaller birds. That way you don't have to thaw or cook as long and there is more of every part to go around. People tend to fight over drumsticks
• Go for cornish hens. This little birds will make your guests feel really special when you present everyone with their own bird. See this recipe.
• A lot of stores will stock turkey roasts. Some with all white meat and some with both white and dark meat. Here is a great tried and true recipe.
• Shallots...use garlic at half the amount, or use a bit of minced yellow onion. Or a mix of both.
• Buttermilk: for buttermilk use 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
• Sour Cream: I usually use a bit of plain yogurt...but here are a few more substitutes
• Fresh herbs vs dry herbs: Sara Kate over at The kitch'n has great answers

Does this look right?

So you're mid-recipe and you ask yourself..."Does this look right?" Food 52's Emergency Hotline app is here to save the day. Once you download the app, you can snap a photo of whatever you're doing through the app and next thing you know, someone is there to answer your question. No more undercooking or burning your caramel just because no one is around to help.

Don't forget to tap into these other resources we did a post on Turkey Hotlines a few years back.