Smith broke down the advantages of sticking to this temperature, explaining that the dry heat method creates the ideal ...

Do you see the bronze bird as the centerpiece of a feast? Or do you envision a platter of crisp-skinned thighs nestled among a few favorite dishes for an intimate gathering? Your perfect turkey may ...

To help answer at least the last of these questions, I asked four chefs how they roast the perfect holiday bird. I found ...

Dry turkey is the bane of most Southern cooks' existence, but not my grandmother. She famously baked extremely dry turkey ...

Remove turkey from brine and rinse under cool running water. Pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. Place turkey breast ...

These are the only three rules you need to remember for a crisp-skinned, juicy, and perfectly seasoned Thanksgiving turkey. Bonus: They apply to weeknight chicken, too.

During roasting, you can also create a herb butter mixture to slather under the skin for added moisture and flavor. Cooking times vary depending on the size of the turkey and the cooking method ...

Spatchcocking, or removing the backbone and flattening the turkey, helps your holiday bird cook evenly while also cutting ...

Here’s America’s Test Kitchen’s method for cooking the bird, plus recipes for mashed potatoes with parsnips and gravy.

(I consider this optional, especially if I’m roasting a turkey that has been injected with a saline solution — see cook’s notes ... are about 8- to 10-inches long. Refrigerate dry and ...