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A seasonal stunner

A seasonal stunner

We're not suggesting the turkey step aside. But how about adding another player to your holiday menu playlist?  more...

Americans will waste 200 million pounds of Thanksgiving turkey

Waste not want not

Turkey day: U.S. will toss 200M pounds of bird.  more...

Pictures: How to survive Black Friday

Surviving the Black Friday madness

Get the shopping done, still enjoy the weekend.  more...

Getting the bird on the table

Getting the bird on the table

How to thaw the bird, carve it and who to call if things go wrong.  more...

What's cookin'? Pumpkin

What's cookin'? Pumpkin

Time to celebrate the pumpkin. Sure, you can carve, decorate it — but by all means cook this fiber-and-vitamin-packed squash.  more...

Merry November?

Have a Merry November

There has always been people so gung ho-ho-ho about Christmas, they can't wait for the last trick-or-treater to depart before hauling the...  more...

Time-saving strategies for the holiday

Time-saving strategies for the holiday

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Now is not the time to cower in the kitchen. Time to plan, delegate and chill.  more...

Gobble gobble: Thanksgiving with a twist

Gobble gobble: Thanksgiving with a twist

Looking for something a little different this holiday? We consulted chefs for a few interesting twists on turkey and other holiday...  more...

Cooking Tips

The California Cook: Our best turkey tweak yet

 

Try this surprising turkey tweak

Got turkey questions? These places have answers

 

Find out who you can turn to for help.

Read this before you fry that turkey

 

Deep frying your turkey? Consider these safety tips.

Carving the Bird: Step by Step

 

See our step-by-step guide on how to carve a turkey.

How to garnish and present your turkey

 

This diagram will show you how to garnish and present a turkey.

Thanksgiving to-do guide

 

Everything you need to know to prep for Turkey Day.