Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. For many, it's the only time of year when they will cook a whole bird, especially one that large. There are so many questions: How do you select a turkey? How ...

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.

A meat thermometer is essential for roasting a turkey. Check the turkey temperature at least 30 minutes before the timer goes off because birds might cook faster or slower than these approximate times ...