“Meleagris Gallopavo Day” is a bit of a mouthful. Which may be why this Thanksgiving, most people will opt for the less ornithologically precise “Turkey Day.” And just as turkey is a versatile meat – ...

Roasting a whole turkey can be difficult to do well, as evidenced by the large number of people who claim to dislike the bird because it’s dry and bland. It is not the poultry’s fault, though. Turkey ...

After culinary school, I had an evening job as a line cook and a day job in a test kitchen. I never knew if I would be prepping live lobsters, decorating sugar cookies or testing Thanksgiving dinner ...

Editor’s note: A version of this story was published in 2021. Thanksgiving is, of course, America’s ultimate eating holiday. Families and friends will soon gather, one of the most gluttonous meals of ...

A perfect, moist turkey for the centerpiece of your holiday table does not need to be an impossible dream. There are simple things you can do that will make all the difference. Chef Elizabeth ...

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a whole roast turkey. This failsafe recipe (and a thrifty trio of ideas for leftovers) comes from the nation’s bestselling Christmas cookery writer, Josceline Di ...