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 ...

If you have ever wondered How Long to Thaw a Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner, I have all of the deets for you in this post.

Having the oven in use for long periods of time with the Thanksgiving turkey can make prepping the holiday meal a challenge. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee recommends alternate ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...