Michael Willis

Turkey Gravy

This homemade Turkey Gravy from stock is my mom’s tried and true recipe. It’s a staple on our Thanksgiving table every year. Turkey Gravy Recipe from Homemade Stock My mom has been making this classic Turkey Gravy recipe for forever, and I’m so excited to share it with you. A blend of fragrant fresh herbs,Continue reading “Turkey Gravy”

Can You Lose Weight with Pills?

Studies show that many doctors either tend to overestimate the amount of weight that can be lost with obesity drugs or are simply clueless. Current options for weight-loss medications include the ridiculously named Qsymia, a combination of phentermine (the phen in fen-phen) and topiramate, a drug that can cause seizures if you stop it abruptly.Continue reading “Can You Lose Weight with Pills? “

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

My favorite way to use leftover turkey is to make a delicious pot of turkey noodle soup. It’s also an excellent way to clean out your refrigerator! Turkey Noodle Soup Don’t throw out the turkey bones after Thanksgiving! Making homemade turkey stock with bones is the secret to the best-tasting soup. I promise it’s easy!Continue reading “Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup”

Turkey Stock for Gravy

There’s no denying that the secret to a memorable turkey gravy lies in its base: a rich, flavorful stock. Once you’ve made your own turkey stock, there’s no going back to the store-bought stuff. Turkey Stock for Gravy Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without the quintessential turkey gravy to drizzle over tender slices of turkey, creamyContinue reading “Turkey Stock for Gravy”

Cornbread Muffins

Adding fresh corn to cornbread muffins makes them moist and delicious, you’ll never know they’re light! Cornbread Muffins For years, I tried to make a healthier, low-fat cornbread, but I never liked the results and always gave up. That was until I tested a cornbread recipe for Skinnytaste Simple using grated zucchini that came outContinue reading “Cornbread Muffins”

Make-Ahead Low-Carb Turkey Gravy (Flourless)

Rich turkey stock and pureed roasted vegetables create a creamy low-carb turkey gravy without flour. Low-Carb Gravy Roasting turkey wings, neck, or parts along with cauliflower, onion, and garlic gives you a rich turkey stock, which creates this luscious, low-carb turkey gravy with no flour. Then the vegetables get pureed along with the stock toContinue reading “Make-Ahead Low-Carb Turkey Gravy (Flourless)”

Is It Safe to Take Weight-Loss Pills?

Why don’t more people take the weight-loss medications currently on the market? Despite the myriad menus of FDA-approved medications for weight loss, they’ve only been prescribed for about 1 in 50 patients with obesity. We tend to worship medical magic bullets in the United States, so what gives? As I discuss in my video FridayContinue reading “Is It Safe to Take Weight-Loss Pills? “

Thanksgiving Menu with Make Ahead Options

Hosting a holiday dinner can be stressful – but it doesn’t to be! From appetizers and sides to turkey and dessert, this Thanksgiving Menu with Make Ahead Options takes the stress out of what to make and when to make it. The Perfect Thanksgiving Menu It’s probably no surprise that I love Thanksgiving. It’s oneContinue reading “Thanksgiving Menu with Make Ahead Options”

Turkey Roulade (Stuffed Turkey Breast)

This Turkey Roulade with Cranberry Stuffing and gravy is the perfect Thanksgiving or Holiday meal for a smaller gathering. Turkey Roulade This Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Stuffing also known as a Turkey Roulade is great when you don’t need to make a whole bird, such as for a smaller family Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving. IContinue reading “Turkey Roulade (Stuffed Turkey Breast)”

30 Amazing Gifts for People Who Love to Cook

I might be a little biased, but I think it’s a lot of fun to shop for the best cooking gifts (I’m always in the kitchen, after all!). There are so many great kitchen tools and accessories out there that make amazing holiday gifts, so if you’re shopping for a home cook, I’ve rounded upContinue reading “30 Amazing Gifts for People Who Love to Cook”