These Thanksgiving potato skins are piled high with leftovers, but they’re so good, they just might deserve a place in your holiday spread. Preparing these potato skins is simple, and since you’ve already done the bulk of the Thanksgiving cooking—or received a generous takeout container of leftovers—all you need for this recipe is a few additional pantry staples: potatoes and cheddar cheese. The hollowed-out potatoes are an excellent vessel for extra-creamy mashed potatoes, stuffing and turkey, and dollops of cranberry […]

Chef, television personality and pitmaster Kevin Bludso is joining TODAY to share a few of his favorite classic barbecue recipes from his cookbook “Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul.” He shows us how to make grilled whole chicken, pork spareribs, smoky brisket and a creamy potato salad. TODAY has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by TODAY. Eric Wolfinger Since […]

Botanically, potatoes are a vegetable, but nutritionally, they’re mostly carbohydrates, which is probably why you won’t find them at the top of any “healthiest foods” lists. A medium-size russet potato with the skin contains 164 calories and 37 grams (g) of carbs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). But spuds aren’t all bad — they deliver protein and fiber (5 and 4 g, respectively, in the same-size serving), are naturally fat-free, and are a good source of B […]