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.

For less stress the day of a big celebratory or holiday meal, try roasting your turkey at a lower temperature overnight while you sleep. You'll still have to bake your turkey (for a short time period) ...

Editor’s note: A version of this story was published in 2021. Thanksgiving is, of course, America’s ultimate eating holiday. Families and friends will soon gather, one of the most gluttonous meals of ...

This story was originally published on Nov. 16, 2023, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. It can be daunting to make a turkey for friends and family for Thanksgiving, ...