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Thanksgiving is meant to gather your loved ones around the dinner table, but poor food handling can leave your loved ones gathered in the bathroom instead. The Centers for Disease Control said ...

Buying a pre-roasted, or heat-and-serve turkey is a great option for reducing cooking stress on Thanksgiving. Reheating a pre ...

To check if the turkey is done, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if there's one thing you have to right, it's the very dish that the holiday is all about: the turkey. The turkey is the centerpiece dish — the one that holds ...

A dry brine is the secret to the best turkey: it takes a bit of forethought, but you'll end up with a turkey that's juicy, ...

The turkey can be a major source of stress during the holidays, whether you're worried about how long it needs to thaw or how to carve it skillfully. Another point of concern: Knowing when it's ...

If you’re purchasing a fresh, not frozen, turkey, the Minnesota Department of Health says you should wait until about a day ...