An easy recipe for safe holiday cooking

Published on November 18, 2024

Older woman and young girl wearing aprons high five each other over a cooked turkey

Did you know Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are the peak days for home fires caused by cooking? Don’t let a fire ruin your celebration. Here are a few simple steps to avoid common fire concerns.

Ensure your smoke alarms are working.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stove.
Keep a 3-foot “no kid/no pet zone” around the oven.
If frying a turkey, use an electric, infrared or air fryer. If you choose to use a traditional oil fryer:
- Make sure the turkey is completely thawed before placing it in the fryer.
- Only fill the fryer to the appropriate level with oil.
- Only use the fryer outside away from anything that can catch fire.