I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.

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It's basically impossible to do if you're just trying to eyeball it. Nearly all of your guests will bring a bigger appetite than usual, piling their plates with turkey and half a dozen side dishes.

DENVER — Having a perfectly cooked turkey as the centerpiece for your Thanksgiving meal can seem intimidating. But, in reality, cooking a turkey is actually pretty easy. Here are some tips and tricks ...

There are a lot of variables to consider when making a Thanksgiving turkey. For instance, you might be wondering how to thaw a turkey, what size turkey to buy, and even how to add flavor by seasoning ...

1. Place a the ½ lb. of butter in a bowl, add the poultry seasoning and mix until all are incorporated. 2. Place the turkey on a steady surface and start running your fingers underneath the skin ...

It's Turkey Day, and you've been put in charge of the titular turkey. No pressure. Turkey is often thought of as the star of a Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be notoriously difficult to get ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if there's one thing you have to right, it's the very dish that the holiday is all about: the turkey. The turkey is the centerpiece dish — the one that holds ...

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which means it's time to start preparing for the main event: the turkey. Whether you're roasting, frying or smoking it, proper thawing is essential for safe and ...