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.

Cooking a turkey is arguably the most stressful part of the Thanksgiving menu. It's the centerpiece of the feast, but too often the turkey turns out dry and bland—and no amount of gravy (even Ree ...

We are days away from the biggest food holiday of the year. This year, celebrations are averaging nine attendees, the same as last year, according to Butterball's 2025 Togetherness Report, which ...

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 ...

Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...

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 ...