If you find yourself in a holiday cooking jam, whether with a turkey, the roast or cookies or cake, the following resources and phone resources might help.
– Land O’ Lakes Holiday Bakeline Information offered: Home economists give advice to home bakers. Callers get a free recipe and tips leaflet. Number: 800-782-9606. Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24.
– Fleischmann’s Yeast Baker’s Help Line Information offered: Advice to bread bakers. Number: 800-777-4959. Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, year-round.
– Nestle Toll House Baking Information Line Information offered: Baking help and a free recipe collection. Number: 800-637-8537. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
– Meat and poultry hotline Information offered: Cooking and handling tips for meat, poultry and eggs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Number: 800-535-4555. Hours of operation: Call anytime for recorded information. to speak to a home economist or registered dietitian, call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, year-round.
– Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Information offered: Home economists and nutritionists can help you thaw, roast and carve your turkey. They’ll also give advice on storing and using the leftovers. Number: 800-323-4848. Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 22.
– General Mills Holiday Helpline Staffers troubleshoot baking and cooking problems; provide lost recipes for General Mills products. Number: 800-793-0464. Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and, through Jan. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.