Prairie Fare: Keep food safety in mind this holiday season-

Keep food safety in mind when using a microwave oven to cook or reheat foods.

My first attempt at cooking our Thanksgiving meal bordered on disaster. I was newly married, and I had not flown solo on cooking a holiday meal. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a large enough pan for the turkey. The turkey was wedged into my roasting pan clutching its breast with its wings.

The turkey appeared golden brown wh…