What type of turkey should I buy to cook for Thanksgiving?

How much do you care that your turkey was a happy turkey? It's a stupid bird. Who cares. I guess I care. ... How likely is it that you'll remember to thaw your turkey a few days before Thanksgiving? Uhhhhhhhh, there's no way. .... Get all the best Tasty recipes in your inbox! read more

If this is the first time you're buying the Thanksgiving turkey, here are things to keep in mind when thinking about what size turkey to buy. Amount per person: Generally you will need 1 pound of bone-in turkey per person, or 1 1/2 pounds if you want enough for leftovers. read more

Whichever kind of turkey you buy, be sure to follow best food safety practices: keep the bird either cooler than 40F or hotter than 140F—anything in between is considered"the food danger zone" since it's the temperature range in which bacteria thrive. read more

All-natural, organic, heritage, kosher — WTF, there are SO MANY OPTIONS. We'll tell you what to buy. read more