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If we’re all being honest here, the “turkey” part of Thanksgiving dinner tends to be the least impressive part of the yearly feast. That’s generally because turkey dries out easily and lacks the ...

Most of the turkeys that were roasted in the former Free Press Test Kitchen were brined in some fashion. The practice of brining your Thanksgiving turkey became super popular a few decades ago.

Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers. Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It's simple, convenient and gives your ...

Thanksgiving revolves around the grand turkey, but preparing one is a delicate balancing act for the novice cook. From choosing the perfect bird to slicing it daintily, a string of faux pas can send ...

There are a couple of ways to defrost a bird and have it ready for your guests on Thanksgiving Day. You can thaw it in the refrigerator, but that takes a long time – figure 24 hours for every five ...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING -- Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers. Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It's simple, ...

NPR's Scott Detrow and Tamara Keith have long discussed the merits of brining a Thanksgiving turkey. Chef and cookbook author Sohla El-Waylly joins this year's discussion and offers some tips.