Turkey

This iconic roast turkey is, we sorta have to admit, perfect to behold. And it ought to be after being brined, stuffed with chestnut stuffing, and all but smothered in a ridiculously rich, real-deal gravy.

The surest way we know to guarantee moist turkey? Brine it. Preferably with this boozy brandy-infused brine. (Hiccup.)

It's not just about how lovely a turkey imbued with smoke would be. It's also about how lovely more space in the oven on Thanksgiving would be.

The perfect combination of heartiness and healthy. But no worries, you'd never guess from the taste that it's anything but indulgent as heck.

If ever there was an unabashedly, unapologetically girlie burger, this is it. Still, we’ve seen guys polish them off without complaint.

So crazily satisfying you may just find yourself making Thanksgiving dinner more than once a year.

Sometimes you don't need a big bird. This elegant riff on turkey dinner is a superb example of how a smaller celebration can still be over-the-top delish.

For a more intimate holiday dinner, a smaller turkey cooked in under two hours might be just the thing. Juicy with crispy skin, it's superb.

Imagine your delight when you pull the top off a roasted pepper and discover it's full of spiced turkey and quinoa. Best. Dinner. Ever.

Same tangy sauce and tender texture as pulled pork. But ready in a fraction of the time.

Easy. Healthy. Low calorie. And quite possibly the best tasting taco salad ever. That's what we think of this recipe. But don't take our word for it. See for yourself.

Meatballs are meatballs, right? Not even close. These little babies take ground turkey and make it taste like a healthier, umami-packed heaven.

"These hit the flavor spot." "Delicious." "I’ll make these again." That's what folks are saying about this recipe.

All the flavor of a traditional ragu but in less time and with less fat. Delish, healthy-ish, and fast.

A riff on the classic sausage and broccoli rabe pairing, this mixes it up with a little more healthfulness and the intriguing shape of cavatelli (though to be honest, any pasta will do).

This turkey meatloaf is not the dry, crumbly meatloaf of your childhood. Thanks to an immodest amount of barbecue sauce, this pleasing rendition turns out moist and lovely and craveable.

This outrageously healthy—yet still satiating—riff on Italian wedding soup swaps traditional beef and pork meatballs for ones made with turkey. Indulgence with decency.

Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Paleo-friendly. And tastes magnificent. Things just got a heck of a lot easier for you to plan your Thanksgiving menu.

Recipes, techniques, tips, tricks, and other tactics for perfecting your holiday hen, whether you care for something simple and traditional or a little less expected.

Easy and exquisitely spiced skewers that take minutes to assemble and toss on the grill. Because you have better things to do than swelter in a hot kitchen slaving over supper.