The first time I saw an oven bag in action was well more than a decade ago when I arrived at my husband’s childhood home to find my sister-in-law prepping our Thanksgiving turkey breast, packing in ...

A fully frozen bird of the same size may take “one-and-a-half times as long,” said Nolan, adding that the Talk-Line’s test kitchen has tested cooking a fully frozen turkey. That means a frozen 12- to ...

Thanksgiving can be daunting for those who love a good turkey centerpiece but dread the prep. If you’re short on time, hosting a smaller crowd, or just don’t want to wrangle a whole bird this year, ...

Every November, millions of Americans gather around the dinner table to enjoy an exquisitely roasted turkey. Unfortunately, not all of them are actually roasted to perfection. Between conversing with ...

First, if you have a frozen turkey, allow it to defrost for 24 hours. Once it has been defrosted, pull out the neck and giblets (discard them or use them in soups or stews). Rinse the turkey inside ...

Discover creative turkey recipes that reinvent the classic Thanksgiving bird and bring bold, delicious new flavors to your ...

If desired, heat the pan over high heat, adding chicken or turkey broth, and scraping up any browned bits. Strain the pan ...

Editor’s note: This year, our Thanksgiving meal is a virtual potluck. Writers and editors signed up to provide one of 11 dishes, then tested recipes and brought contenders to a final taste-off for a ...