Picture this: It’s Thanksgiving Day and you suddenly realize that your turkey is in the freezer. Panic ensues… Thanksgiving is surely ruined! But before you start thinking about calling it quits, here ...

As Thanksgiving draws near, many of us begin our menu planning for the big meal. One perennial star tends to be the most stressful part of the meal to prepare, the basic roasted turkey. While there ...

Butterball’s new "cook from frozen" turkey requires only two steps to make it: unwrapping it and popping it into the oven. The new turkeys are made with a specially-formulated brine that helps the ...

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Thanksgiving is coming up fast. The menu is planned. The shopping is done. Pies are in the oven. You're feeling pretty good about all your preparations but something is tickling the back of your mind ...

To check if the turkey is done, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal ...

Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...

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 ...

It's Thanksgiving Day and you're finally ready to get your cook on. With all the holiday cheer you can muster, you reach for the turkey in the fridge, only to realize it's still a frigid solid mass.

Gearing up to cook that perfect Thanksgiving turkey? It may surprise you to know that it's not the seasoning, or the stuffing, or even the roasting that is the most crucial step. It's the thawing. Yes ...