If you’ve got just one bird in your holiday roast arsenal, make it this one. It’s got it all: moist breast and thigh meat; crisp, burnished skin; tasty gravy; and plenty of turkey-flavored stuffing, ...

Chef and turkey farmer Breana Killeen tested wet-brining versus dry-brining to find the ultimate Thanksgiving bird. Discover ...

This year, I’m spicing things up a bit. Instead of just using salt and pepper in my rub, I’m adding herbs and spices to boost the bird’s flavor. Herb and spice rubs are easy to make — in fact, you ...

I’m no stranger to roasting turkeys. I cooked my first Thanksgiving dinner at 21, and in the decades to follow, I’ve tried just about every imaginable technique for cooking that holiday bird. Well, I ...

Stir 2 gallons water, broth and salt in large pot until salt dissolves. Stir in the remaining brine ingredients. Add turkey to brine. Place large plate atop turkey to submerge. Place in refrigerator.

Tom Colicchio's Herb Butter Turkey Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 pounds turkey necks and/or wings 2 cups diced onions 1 cup diced peeled carrots 1 cup diced celery 6 cups ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for a later use. Rinse turkey with cold water, pat dry, and place in roasting pan. 2. In a medium bowl, combine butter, ...

After years of experimenting with different techniques in the Test Kitchen, we've landed on butterflying and grilling as the path to a better bird. Flattened out, the turkey cooks more evenly and ...

This year, treat your turkey to a massage — with Thanksgiving rubs inspired by international flavors. South of France rub features thyme and lemon zest. Chili powder and cumin distinguish a ...

Houston has been described as "the new Creole city" - a busy port town where many cultures merge to form a thrilling new humanity. So what does that have to do with Thanksgiving? Quite a lot. Anywhere ...