The holiday season has arrived and, if you're planning to host a big feast for family and friends, it's time to start planning the menu so you have plenty of time to buy those ingredients. And ...

Most of it was flattery, but there was one bit of advice that I immediately decided to turn into a New Year's resolution.

Preparing a perfect roasted turkey starts with proper thawing, ideally in the refrigerator for several hours per kilogram. Pat the bird dry, then season generously with salt, pepper, and your ...

For many cooks, even those who aren’t easily derailed by a recipe, roasting a turkey is fraught with anxiety. Yes, it’s big and not everyone has a roasting pan large enough to hold it. That is solved ...

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 ...

As an experienced chef, I've got great tips for how to cook turkey well and properly serve it. Give yourself plenty of time to defrost your turkey and, while cooking, baste it every 30 minutes.

Maybe it's your first year hosting Thanksgiving, or you just moved and your roasting pan is nowhere to be found. How important is a roasting pan when preparing a turkey? Do you really need one, or can ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you're cooking the centerpiece of dinner, food safety experts have some tips to help you avoid a disaster. Cooking fires spike on Thanksgiving Day to about ...

Roasting a whole turkey can be difficult to do well, as evidenced by the large number of people who claim to dislike the bird because it’s dry and bland. It is not the poultry’s fault,though. Turkey ...

Holidays are stressful enough without worrying over thawing your Thanksgiving turkey. Timing is everything, and we've got you covered. Depending on the size of your bird, you might need to start ...