by Melissa Lauer, eHow editor
It's the holidays once again, which means turkey, turkey, turkey. If you're planning the big holiday dinner, then keep reading for ways to make turkey the shining star of your meal.
If you're serving turkey at a holiday meal - or any other time of year - follow these tips for choosing a quality bird. Read More
At Thanksgiving, you usually want a big-enough turkey to provide leftovers - but not to go to waste. Here are some guidelines. These weights are for uncooked turkeys. Read More
Even if you've never done this before, if you follow the steps below you will come out with a juicy, tasty turkey. Read More
Most store bought turkeys come with directions, but it can still be a challenge to cook a turkey to perfection on Thanksgiving Day. If you aren’t sure what size turkey you Read More
A simple and delicious way to season your Thanksgiving turkey is to use sage butter. Your dinner guests will love it, and as a chef, you'll appreciate its delicious simplicity. Read More
Preparing a roast stuffed turkey isn't an overwhelming task if you divide the meal making into steps. This recipe is for a turkey that has been sectioned into two stuffed Read More
Turkey does not have to be dull, dry and boring. It is fairly easy to keep a turkey juicy, moist and tender, both during and after cooking. Read More
Stuffed turkey makes a great dinner anytime of the year. Once you have worked hard to make that perfect stuffed turkey, you will need to carve it so that it looks nice on Read More
You eat with your eyes first, so presentation is an important part of any meal, especially during the holidays. A roast stuffed turkey makes a beautiful centerpiece for any Read More
Holiday turkeys are a menu tradition going back centuries. Modern cooks prepare turkey in a variety of ways including roasting, deep frying and smoking. While cooks Read More
Serving a dry turkey to a house full of Thanksgiving guests is the surest way to earn a reputation as a crummy cook. Protect your turkey, and your rep, by brining it the Read More
Pressure cooking drastically reduces food preparation time. Food that would normally take a large amount of time to cook can usually be ready in half the time when Read More
The upside-down turkey is somewhat of a pain to prepare, and can be exasperating, but the result is a gorgeous, moist-beyond-belief bird. Read More
Nothing has a more distinctive and rich flavor than a smoked turkey. For holidays, a smoked turkey is considered a delicacy. Commercially smoked turkeys can be expensive; Read More
In many homes, Thanksgiving without fried turkey just isn't the same. It is a very fast way to cook turkey, and the result is moist, delicious meat with a crispy browned Read More
Though many people have never eaten deep-fried turkey, those in the Bayou have known for ages that this is a marvelous way to prepare a moist, flavorful bird. So if you're Read More
Grilling a turkey adds wonderful flavor. Although a gas grill can be used, charcoal briquettes give the bird a more robust flavor, as does a cider-based baste. Read More
This Thanksgiving try giving everyone a delectable surprise by barbecuing your turkey instead or oven roasting it. Your oven will be freed up for yummy side dishes, and Read More
Sometimes the best thing about Thanksgiving is all that leftover turkey. Here's how to safely store the makings for all those sandwiches, soups and casseroles. Read More
Roast turkey is great and the leftovers are, too, for the first day, at least. But by day 2 you may find yourself wondering why those darn birds always have to be so big. Read More
Use up your leftover turkey by making this easy turkey salad. Yields enough for four to six hearty sandwiches. Read More
Anyone who has entertained over the holidays has had to deal with the big old turkey carcass sitting there in the refrigerator with just enough meat on it to keep it from Read More
Homemade turkey soup, made with the left-overs of your cooked turkey, is the ultimate no-waste recipe and a great way to use your thanksgiving leftovers. This turkey soup Read More
Leftover turkey doesn't have to be a drag. Try these turkey burritos. You can say, "Gracias," later. Serves 6 to 8, depending on how densely you pack your burritos. Read More
Turkey fajitas are both easy to make and satisfying. You won't be sick of leftover turkey when you eat it like this. Makes 6 to 8 fajitas. Read More
Leftover turkey is ideal for a stir-fry. Because the turkey is already cooked, this is even faster and easier than a normal stir-fry. Serves 4. Read More
Leftover turkey should never go to waste when you have eggs for omelettes on hand. Some people don't turn over omelettes when they cook them, leaving the eggs slightly Read More
Fat may not be that great for you, but hey, fat is flavor. And these fritters are packed with it. Yields 8 to 10 appetizer servings. Read More
Raise your fork
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