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Celebrate Easter 2025 with Butterball’s expert tips. Enjoy festive recipes and creative ideas to make your holiday gathering truly special and enjoyable. Read more These Top Tips for Celebrating Easter in 2025
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this year’s celebration feels more special than usual. After what feels like ages, many Canadians will be able to gather with their loved… Read more Top Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner by Chef Shahir Massoud
You’re in charge of hosting this year’s holiday dinner. You want things to be perfect so you’re stocking up on everything you think you need for the perfect evening. Before… Read more 6 Ways to Stick to your Holiday Hosting Budget
To ensure your Thanksgiving is a success, we have some handy turkey tips and tricks for you. Elevate your dishes: Brush your turkey with oil – Butterball turkeys are already brined, so… Read more Thanksgiving Turkey Tips and Tricks
By: Chef Shahir Massoud Growing up in an Egyptian household, our annual Thanksgiving table didn’t always seem “traditional”. Sure, my mom always cooked a whole bird, (usually seasoned with rosemary… Read more How to Make Thanksgiving Your Own – With Butterball!
“Never let ’em see you sweat. Guests feel guilty if they think you’ve worked too hard to make dinner for them—which of course you have!” – Ina Garten Entertaining is… Read more Become a Holiday Hosting Pro this Season
By: Chef Benjamin Leblanc-Bedouin It’s summer and we all know the most epic part of the season is hosting the ultimate weekend BBQ bash! Time to round up your… Read more The Ultimate Weekend BBQ Bash
By: Chef Shahir Massoud Fellow parents, rejoice! It’s that magical time of year where we get to return our beloved children to their rambunctious hallways and patient teachers – it’s… Read more Easy Weeknight Meal Tips
By: Ivanka Hanley September means back to school and back to work! The best way to feel prepared and ready is to have lots of healthy snacks and meals available.… Read more 5 Tips for Back to Routine and Back to School Lunches
Who doesn’t love a backyard BBQ, or a quick summertime dinner on the grill? Whether you are planning a quick weeknight meal or gathering with your friends, here are five… Read more Become a Grill Master With These 5 Easy Tips! By: Chef Benjamin Leblanc-Bedouin
One of my favourite time saving tips as a busy working mom is to think about family meal planning using the strategy I call, “cook once, eat twice” to create… Read more Cook Once, Eat Twice with Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner
By: Jennifer Pallian Spring has officially sprung, and that means it’s time to celebrate Easter with your loved ones. Whether you’re with friends, family or a bit of both, these… Read more 5 Tips to Help with Easter Dinner Prep
By: Chef Benjamin Leblanc-Bedouin As the snow melts, the days get sunnier and springtime is finally upon us, it feels like the perfect time to celebrate with family and friends!… Read more This Easter, Let the Turkey Do the Work
By: Chef Shahir Massoud Back to school lunch bento boxes are fun to put together, delicious to eat, and add a kick of nutrition to keep kids energized for the day!… Read more Get Too Cool for School with these Back to School Lunch Tips
As a mom and a business owner, I’m always busy, just like many of you! My days are full of shuttling the kids to hockey practice or school, writing nutrition… Read more Meal Prep 101 with Registered Dietician Abby Langer
It’s time to talk turkey and we’re here to help! Our Turkey Talk-Line is now open. Call 1-800-Butterball or text 1-844-877-3456 for answers to your turkey questions. HOURS Dates Day… Read more Turkey Talk-Line
It’s turkey time and we’ve got you covered. Each year, our Turkey Talk-Line experts answer more than 100,000 calls from home cooks across North America. From thawing inquires to questions… Read more Four Ts from the Turkey Talk-Line
Both experienced and new cooks alike worry about how long to cook their turkey. The Butterball brand has been around since 1954, so when turkey cooking advice is needed just… Read more Turkey Cooking Times
When it comes to preparing a perfect turkey there are many different ideas and preferences; we’re here to share our easy prep recommendations for a turkey that’s perfect every time.… Read more How to Cook a Turkey
Iconic brand introduces voice assistance to help cooks “Host Like a Boss” Toronto, ON (November 1, 2018) – From questions about what to do when your son tries stuffing… Read more Alexa, Ask Butterball How to Cook a Turkey
The trickiest moment at many Thanksgivings is a seemingly simple one: lifting your turkey from its roasting pan to the serving tray. A simple turkey lifter, made from a few… Read more The Amazing, Incomparable Turkey Lifter
Turkey is a delicious and healthy protein for any meal. People take great care and put a lot of time and effort into how they prepare the whole turkey. But,… Read more 4 Leftover Turkey Recipe Ideas You’ll Love
Looking for some scary good ways to celebrate Halloween in 2020? We dare you to read further… Here are some fun and safe ways to get your family excited for… Read more #Halloween? That’s Butterball Easy!
By Chef Shahir Massoud The holidays are here, and no matter how you celebrate, you’ll likely have turkey on the table. This year, I’ll be enjoying a delicious dinner with… Read more My Absolute Favourite Holiday Leftover Recipes
Whether you are backyard BBQing or elsewhere this summer, the secret weapon to leveling up your turkey game is with a delicious marinade. Not only does a good marinade bring moisture and juiciness, but can also intensify flavour. Intimidated by the marinade? Chef Shahir Massoud has shared his best… Read more Top Tips for Turkey Marinades this Summer
Whether you’re a BBQ veteran or this your first time firing up the grill, a DIY burger bar is the perfect way to impress your family this summer. To help… Read more Gourmet Burger Bar
What better way to celebrate mom, than by making her feel like royalty with a modern high tea? Not only is this a thoughtful gift she’ll love it can also… Read more Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Kid-Friendly Modern High Tea
The Canadian chef and inn proprietor on his go-to kitchen tool, most memorable meal, favourite hobbies and more. Owner and chef of a multi-award-winning inn, Benjamin Leblanc-Beaudoin’s roots run deep… Read more 10 Questions with Chef Benjamin Leblanc-Beaudoin
Easter might be a little different this year, but it doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate (virtually) with family and friends! We’re serving up 5 tips and tricks to help… Read more 5 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Easter Dinner
Cooking together can be both fun and educational for young children. Not only does it encourage family bonding, but it can also help with the development of math and reading… Read more 5 Tips for Cooking with Kids
Thanksgiving, like many things, will look a little different in 2020. While you may not be squeezing nieces and nephews around your dining room table, there’s still fun (and turkey)… Read more 3 Unique Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020
Whether you’ve been making turkey for years or you’re new to the game, we’re committed to providing you with the tools you need to make all your festive occasions easy… Read more Tools to Complement your Turkey Recipes
It’s cold outside, and snow is gently falling. Your turkey is roasting to perfection in the oven. (how to roast video) And oh yes, your holiday table is beautifully set.… Read more Decorate your Best Holiday Table Ever this Year
Recipes, turkeys and cooking, sounds exciting. Throw in a few new ideas from Chef Shahir and ‘voila’, you have the recipe for success. No matter your cooking level or experience,… Read more Easy and Fun Turkey Recipes
After graduating from York University’s Schulich School of Business, I realized a career as an accountant wasn’t really for me. I didn’t want to simply sit at a desk in… Read more Chef Shahir Talks Turkey
I had the most amazing epiphany today as I packed up after filming a segment for Cityline. Crew members, and fellow show experts were hovering over the work table where… Read more Chef Shahir’s Passion for Food and Entertaining
We may not have introduced turkeys to the world, but we did introduce Canadians to our succulent Butterball turkey, named for its broad breast and plump, round shape. And we’re… Read more Butterball Canada: The Story Behind the Bird