There’s no greater Thanksgiving blunder than a dry turkey. While some folks might opt to skip the bird altogether, I savor it—especially the dark meat of the drumstick slathered in gravy and cranberry ...

Serving up a perfect holiday bird is as easy as knowing at what internal temperature the turkey is done. Whether it's your first year in charge of roasting the turkey for Thanksgiving or you want to ...

The turkey can be a major source of stress during the holidays, whether you're worried about how long it needs to thaw or how to carve it skillfully. Another point of concern: Knowing when it's ...

Picture your holiday turkey: Do you see the bronze bird as the centerpiece of a feast? Or do you envision a platter of crisp-skinned thighs nestled among a few favorite dishes for an intimate ...

Getting the turkey, the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table, perfect is every cook's goal. While gathering with family and friends surrounded by food is a joyous occasion, serving food that's not ...

There's no question that when it comes to the Thanksgiving food narrative, turkey is the main character. With that role comes natural pressure for the chef preparing the holiday centerpiece. But don't ...

Happy Turkey (cooking) Day. Before you call your mom, here’s the right temperature (and cooking time) for your Thanksgiving turkey. A roast turkey is the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving meal and it’s ...

For her book, "The Perfect Recipe" (Houghton Mifflin, 1998), Pam Anderson used different techniques to roast hundreds of birds in search of one perfect recipe. This one, which was printed in Food and ...

Steve Inskeep and his brother, Bruce Inskeep, discuss tips on how to safely make a deep-fried turkey and chat about their family's celebrated holiday traditions.

No one wants to serve a raw turkey at Christmas dinner, so here's how to make sure it's perfectly cooked - even without a meat thermometer ...