If you close your eyes and say "Thanksgiving," what pops into your head? For many of us, it's probably an image of a beautifully burnished roast turkey surrounded by all of the go-to holiday sides.

Our Thanksgiving motto is brine baby, brine! After experimenting from year to year with methods and recommendations for a satisfying bird, brining consistently delivers us a bird that cooks faster, is ...

Smith's Chef Jeff Jackson shares some last-minute tips and secrets to make sure your Thanksgiving turkey is done just right. Turkey Roasting Tips 1. Make sure to fully defrost your turkey. Chef Jeff ...

Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...

Roasting a whole turkey can be difficult to do well, as evidenced by the large number of people who claim to dislike the bird because it’s dry and bland. It is not the poultry’s fault,though. Turkey ...

Julia Child's tips for perfectly roasted vegetables according to her cookbooks and recipes. The best roasted vegetables always begin with firm, crisp, fresh vegetables—ripe but not too ripe. High-heat ...