Poultry
Which Leftovers Freeze Well—and How Should I Freeze Them?
(In a few weeks, that is.)
By Alex Van Buren
How Long Can My Roast Turkey Sit Out Without It Poisoning People?
Don't forget this one.
By Alex Van Buren
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Where the Heck Do I Stick The Thermometer?
So you've got an instant-read digital thermometer and a passion to make sure your turkey doesn't overcook? Cool. Now you just need to figure out where to stick that thing.
By Matt Duckor
How Do I Get the Crispiest Turkey Skin Ever?
Sometimes, the best thing we can do for our turkey is...nothing.
By Adina Steiman
Confit Turkey Wings
These delectable, crispy wings are part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving turkey; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
By Nick Kindelsperger
Sous Vide Turkey Breast
This super-moist turkey breast is part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving bird; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
By Nick Kindelsperger
Roasted Turkey Legs With Ghee
These crispy roasted turkey legs are easy to pop in the oven; serve with a super-moist sous vide turkey breast or on their own for a smaller feast.
By Nick Kindelsperger
Ghee Gravy
This silky gravy is part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving turkey; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
By Nick Kindelsperger
Pressure-Cooker Turkey Stock for Gravy
This rich, quick-cooking stock is part of our over-the-top Thanksgiving turkey; for the rest of the recipes, click here.
By Nick Kindelsperger
Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey
Also known as the one-hour turkey, this spatchcocked bird (ask your butcher, or go to bonappetit.com/spatchcock) will free up your oven.
By Claire Saffitz
Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast
Two words: Crispy! Bacon! In this recipe, turkey breasts get rubbed with spices and herbs before being wrapped in bacon for a second roast in the oven.
By Claire Saffitz
Glazed and Lacquered Roast Turkey
A little soy sauce in the glaze ensures the burnished mahogany skin that holiday memories are made of. But it's not just for looks; this brined and buttered bird is seasoned inside and out.
By Claire Saffitz
Gravy-Braised Turkey Legs With Cipolline Onions
You know how sometimes the meat is dry and there's not enough gravy? We fixed that by braising dark meat in a robust pan sauce. Ta-da!
By Claire Saffitz
Dry-Brined Turkey
You will need to start the brining process two days ahead.
By Julia Moskin and Kim Severson
Chicken & Squash Cacciatore, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Olives, Bread
This truly comforting one-pan supper contains three of our 5-a-day, and the chicken fulfills half of our daily vitamin B12 needs, helping us make healthy red blood cells.
By Jamie Oliver
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Pineapple-Chile Glaze
Coming soon to a kitchen near you: an escapist fantasy set under the sun, starring spicy-fruity glazed chicken. (Spoiler alert: Your opinion of pineapple could change forever.)
How Big Should My Bird Be?
And by "right size" we mean a bird big enough to yield leftovers.
By Alex Van Buren
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How Do I Carve the Turkey Without Mangling It?
You've gathered the guests, conquered the cocktails, wrangled the side dishes, and roasted one heck of a turkey. Now it's game time. Here's how to carve your bird. With ease.
By Mindy Fox
Is This the Most Epic Thanksgiving Menu of All Time?
This year we're going elegant but easy, with recipes that shake—but don't break—the traditional Thanksgiving mold. (Looking at you, mayo-roasted turkey!)
By Anna Stockwell
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili
This delicious and flavorful slow cooker chili comes together very easily. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep the dish, and you let the slow cooker do the rest of the work for you. This chili is one of my favorite things to eat after a long day's work! Created by Lisa Lin of Healthy Nibbles and Bits.