I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.

It's no wonder that roasting a big, unwieldy turkey on Thanksgiving can feel intimidating. Most of us tackle the task just once a year for family and friends, who bring their own expectations to the ...

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 ...

It's basically impossible to do if you're just trying to eyeball it. Nearly all of your guests will bring a bigger appetite than usual, piling their plates with turkey and half a dozen side dishes.

PARKERSBURG — As the holidays approach, family dinners are at the front of everyone’s mind, especially turkey for Thanksgiving. The Environmental Health Department of the Mid-Ohio Valley Health ...