Turkey
What's the Difference Between Fresh and Frozen Turkeys?
Don't panic. Our turkey guide is here to help.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
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12 Ways to Get Your Game On
Go wild with your entrees with these game specials.
By The Epicurious Editors
How Can I Snag One of Those Fancy Turkeys?
Now's the time to pre-order your bird from some of the best purveyors in the country.
By Sheela Prakash
Butter-Roasted Turkey Breasts
Bone-in turkey breasts are easy to find, and as impressive as a whole bird when you roast them in butter and herbs.
By Alison Roman
The Right Way to Make a Turkey Club
Yes, there's a wrong way to make a turkey club. We're here to help you avoid the pitfalls.
By Matt Duckor
Roasted Brined Turkey with Cider Gravy
Brine a turkey breast to add flavor and moistness. Pick up some local apple cider to make a flavorful gravy to serve with the turkey.
Roasted Turkey with Smoked Paprika
Smoked Paprika adds sweet, smoky flavor and beautiful color to roasted turkey. Everyone will be thankful for this centerpiece of the holiday table.
Apple Cheese Wraps
By Catherine McCord
Turkey Barbacoa Tacos with Black Beans
Authentic barbacoa is a daylong event involving a whole animal and an underground fire pit. This take is easier and totally delicious.
By Bernardo Bukantz, Luis Serdio, and Roderigo Chávez
Spaghetti Pie
By Catherine McCord
Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites
By Catherine McCord
The 10 Commandments of Gravy
Of course there are shortcuts, cheater's gravy, and the like, but if you are planning on making serious gravy from scratch, let us be your guide. Here art the essential rules for perfect gravy, every time.
By Gabriella Vigoreaux
Peking Turkey and Five More Brilliant Ways to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving
From an extra-juicy turkey to Szechuan-spiced Brussels sprouts, these Asian-inspired takes on Thanksgiving classics will wake up your holiday menu.
By Sue LiPhotography by Linda Pugliese
Can I Get Thanksgiving on the Table in 2 Hours?
Still looking for a Turkey Day game plan? Relax. With the right strategies, it's easy to cook an amazing holiday feast in 2 hours or less.
By Leah KoenigPhotography by Gieves Anderson
How to Throw an Easy, French-Inspired Thanksgiving Feast
This Thanksgiving, go fancy: Combine traditional Turkey Day dishes with the refined elegance of a Parisian-style meal.
By Susan SpungenPhotography by Charles Masters
How Thomas Keller Makes His Juicy, Crispy Thanksgiving Turkey
From high-heat roasting to clarified-butter basting, Chef Keller's easy techniques will make your holiday bird legendary.
By Adina SteimanPhotography by Dave Lauridsen
A No-Work Way To Transform a Heap of Leftover Turkey into a Weeknight Winner
Food Editor Rhoda Boone created a one-pot meal that not only used up her Thanksgiving leftovers—it used up all the extra produce she had around, too.
By Rhoda BoonePhotography by Charles Masters
Smoky Turkey Corn Chowder With Bacon
This warming chowder is a fantastic way to use leftover turkey (and works great with rotisserie chicken, too.) Smoky bacon, earthy cumin, and mild green chiles add tons of flavor to this hearty soup.
By Rhoda Boone
Quick-Roasted Turkey with Parsley-Caper Sauce
Spatchcocking your turkey significantly cuts the roasting time, and it's easy to dojust take out the backbone and flatten the bird. If you're nervous about doing it yourself, just ask a butcher at the meat counter to handle it for you.
By Leah Koenig