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 ...

Confession: I sometimes skip adding turkey to my plate on Thanksgiving. I have excellent chefs in my family, but sometimes not even copious amounts of gravy can make up for a crumbly, flavorless bite ...

I’ve cooked a lot of turkeys in my career. As the test kitchen manager at EatingWell for 10 years, I made at least five birds every May in preparation for the holiday issue. I’m also a farmer who ...

Brining a turkey in advance is one of the best ways to season the meat and keep it juicy and tender. A wet brine involves submerging the raw turkey in a mixture of salt and water with optional ...

This easy Turkey Dry Brine recipe is as easy as it gets, yet guarantees a juicy turkey with crispy skin and bold flavor. By using a simple blend of kosher salt, brown sugar, orange zest, fresh thyme, ...