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.

This question scared me for a long time during the holiday season: how to cook a turkey in the oven? Now let me say if you are a newer cook, it is way easier than you are making it out to be in your ...

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.

Preparing a flavorful and moist roast turkey to serve on Thanksgiving is no easy feat. You need to know what size bird to buy for your crowd, choose between wet or dry brining the meat, and decide ...

Butterball's "Turkey Talk-Line" offers assistance with Thanksgiving dinner dilemmas via phone or text. Cooking times for a turkey vary based on weight, whether it is stuffed, and the oven temperature.

Cooking a whole turkey can be daunting. Some wait until Thanksgiving Day to prepare the meal. This can be overwhelming, but it’s not as hard as you think. It’s easy enough that someone can instruct ...

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 ...

Deep frying has become a popular, but potentially dangerous, way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey. A turkey must be completely thawed before frying to prevent hot oil from splattering. Always fry a ...

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or first-timer when it comes to cooking for Thanksgiving, chances are you’ll encounter a little stress or confusion about at least one part of the holiday meal. We ...