Thanksgiving Recipes for Dummies

Are you panicking about making your first Thanksgiving feast? Calm down, take a deep breath, and find out all you need to know about how to cook classic Thanksgiving favorite dishes. Get your recipes lined up, make your shopping list, and plan ahead. Be prepared to impress your friends and loved ones with the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Read on for help in preparing a classic Thanksgiving meal.

How to cook a turkey

The turkey is the star of the show, but where do you start? Select the turkey first by deciding if you want a fresh unfrozen turkey or a frozen one. Free-range and large turkeys will be a bit tougher and stronger in flavor. If you purchase a frozen turkey, you'll need to plan ahead to thaw it properly. Then decide whether you want to stuff it or not. Food safety experts are now recommending that the stuffing be cooked outside the bird. The choice is yours, but always use a meat thermometer to be certain the turkey is fully cooked.

Roast turkey is traditional, but many are turning to deep-fried turkey these days. And some folks prefer to downsize with a turkey breast or ham. Use these help files to cook the ultimate Thanksgiving turkey:

• Stuffed or Unstuffed Roast Turkey Recipe
• Roast Turkey Breast Recipe
• Deep-Fried Turkey Recipes
• How to thaw and store a frozen turkey
• Turkey Roasting Times Chart
• Turkey Hotlines
• Turkey Leftovers Recipes
• More Thanksgiving Resources


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