A Turkey breast is perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving, or as a backup bird if you need some extra white meat. (My mom always cooks an extra turkey breast on Thanksgiving. Actually, my mom cooks ...

Trader Joe's brined half turkey is a popular pick for holidays and easy meals alike, but you should know how to store it ...

Add the turkey to the pot, breast-side down, cover it with the brine, and refrigerate overnight. Drain the turkey, pat it dry, and set aside at room temperature for 11⁄2 hours. Preheat oven to ...

It goes without saying: A roast turkey is the signature dish at Thanksgiving dinner. While prepping this centerpiece may seem ...

Turn the turkey in the brine every few hours if it is not totally ... Slide a small rubber spatula between the skin and the breast meat to separate them. Pipe half of the herb butter under the ...

Food & Wine offers tips for keeping your turkey breast juicy and flavorful—during stressed holidays or not. Follow detailed directions for brining, basting, roasting and more for times when you ...

Consider this my petition to encourage you to give turkey another try. To brine or not to brine? The short answer is yes, you definitely need to brine a turkey. Turkeys are naturally lean and ...

Cooking a whole turkey on Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a chore. If you make a plan—for brining, basting and roasting—then there's no need to worry that you'll end up with a dry, disastrous ...

The main reason for brining a turkey is to produce a more juicy, moist result. Most roast turkeys I have come across— and at times endured— have been dry and tough. Roast turkey that is not ...