Cooking

Roasting the turkey is the hard part, but you're not out of the woods until it's on a plate.

A thermometer is imperative, but the little plastic “turkey timer” that comes stuck in your bird should be tossed directly into the trash.

The safest way to deep fry your bird is inside, in an electric fryer. But it begs the question, "Why are we doing this?"

To start with, you can use this printable timeline to keep you on track among all the Thanksgiving Day distractions.

Whether you're shaking up the classics after 20 years or learning on the fly, Thanksgiving can be a seamless success.

I promise you, you can hack your way to a legit Beef Wellington for the holidays.

Why stop at marshmallows when your sweet potato casserole can be loaded with sweet, savory, and umami flavors?

You deserve better than a soggy pie crust—follow these steps to crispy crust success.

Olive oil prices have doubled in the last few months—here's when it's OK to substitute butter or a cheaper oil.

If you don't have a fat separator, this trick will do in a pitch.

No kneading makes for softer, squishier rolls, and it saves time. It's a Thanksgiving miracle.

The #1 thing people seem to like about the turkey is leftover turkey sandwiches, so why not just do that?

It's everything that is good about mashed potatoes, plus crispy skins and tons of options

It's a pain in the butt, but the luxurious result totally made it worth all the effort.

Here's how to thaw your turkey quickly without losing your entire mind.

You can make the bulk of the gravy beforehand and still have that freshly roasted turkey flavor.

This fermentation will result in an umami-rich sauce you can use to dress everything.

The ideal vegan Thanksgiving dish that non-vegans will love just as much.

Let go of your preconceived notions about the year's biggest meal and try something new.

It's a good way to get out of the kitchen and lighten up your oven's load.