The days leading up to Thanksgiving usually go something like this: You pull your turkey out of the freezer over the weekend and leave it in the refrigerator to thaw until the holiday. You unwrap and ...

I know what you’re thinking: Cook a turkey — from frozen — for Thanksgiving? Yes, it’s true. It can be done. Every year, one of the most common questions the legendary Butterball Turkey Talk-Line gets ...

The time for Thanksgiving prep is now. Whether you’re a plan-months-in-advance person, a prep-the-week-of individual or a save-it-for-the-last-day type, one thing almost everyone will be thinking ...

Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...

While the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie are all key components of a traditional Thanksgiving menu, nothing says Turkey Day quite like turkey. Cooking a feast requires a lot of planning, so many opt ...

Here are some quick and safe ways to thaw a frozen turkey, even at the very last minute. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA ...

Roasting a turkey breast in the oven may be the traditional cooking technique, but it’s not the only way to do it. Heating a turkey breast thoroughly in a Crock-Pot, more often called a slow cooker, ...