Attention turkey virgins: Get step-by-step cooking and carving directions here. Nov. 4, 2009 — -- Are you a turkey virgin? Never cooked a bird, but you think it's time to learn? You're not alone.

Editor’s note: A version of this story was published in 2021. Thanksgiving is, of course, America’s ultimate eating holiday. Families and friends will soon gather, one of the most gluttonous meals of ...

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. For many, it's the only time of year when they will cook a whole bird, especially one that large. There are so many questions: How do you select a turkey? How ...

The centerpiece on most menus is that great big turkey, so large it can be intimidating, especially to novices. To help beginning cooks -- and those who cook only at this time every year -- here is ...

Professional caterer and cooking instructor, chef Steven Havens, shared how to brine your Thanksgiving turkey and why it's so important. For more information about Chef Steven, click here! Wet Brining ...

There is nothing better than a deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving. The meat is so moist and juicy, and the crispy, crackly skin is to-die-for. Our family fries one every year. We love how it tastes, ...

Good news Thanksgiving lovers — turkey is typically one of the healthiest dishes on the holiday table. The poultry, indigenous to North America, is a high-quality protein that provides an abundance of ...