The price of turkey has fallen for the second straight Thanksgiving, but the cost of a meal will still set consumers back 19% more than five years ago.

A 12- to 14-pound turkey is ideal for spatchcocking. Cut out the backbone. If you’ve purchased your turkey from a butcher or full-service meat counter, ask the butcher to cut out the backbone ...

A 12-pound turkey typically requires about 3 days to fully thaw in the refrigerator (allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 4-5 pounds of turkey). Never thaw a turkey on the counter, as it can ...

It’s been a tradition to eat turkey for Thanksgiving since the 1800s. But one economic report suggests the custom has lost footing in recent years.

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NPR's Scott Detrow and Tamara Keith have long discussed the merits of brining a Thanksgiving turkey. Chef and cookbook author Sohla El-Waylly joins this year's discussion and offers some tips.

Restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals to go Bahama Breeze. Bahama Breeze, a Carribean themed restaurant with locations in 15 states, is offering a jerk-style turkey dinner at participating ...

Watching a slate of NFL games — kicked off by the Detroit Lions — has been a Thanksgiving tradition since 1934.

Everybody wants their Thanksgiving turkey to stand out, but home chefs in one state are flying a little over the nest by trying to brine tomorrow’s dinner at a public saltwater beach, officials say.

To finish the soup, stir in the peas and simmer another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with french-fried onions and pastry crisps, if desired.