We recommend planning for 1¼ pounds of turkey per person. Large groups may be easier to feed with two smaller birds rather than one large turkey. Our quick chart and tips help you buy, cook, and serve ...
It's no secret that Thanksgiving is one of the best holiday meals you'll ever eat — aside from the Fourth of July barbecue meals. But what makes this holiday dinner the best is the turkey! And the ...
It's easy to miscalculate how much turkey your Thanksgiving party will eat. Those tasked with cooking the meal may feel the burden of having to feed so many mouths and overshoot the proper amount. At ...
Something wild has happened with turkey prices that's going to make the cost of cooking the Thanksgiving meal more palatable to families on a tight budget. "There's been a big collapse in retail ...
CINCINNATI — With Thanksgiving around the corner, you may be starting to prepare for your big family meal. I searched stores across the Tri-State to bring you the lowest turkey-day deals, so you don't ...
Historically, the turkey has accounted for an average of 43% of the total dinner cost. But in 2025, a 16-pound turkey represents only 39% of the cost for a 10-person dinner—its lowest share since 2000 ...
Steve Inskeep and his brother, Bruce Inskeep, discuss tips on how to safely make a deep-fried turkey and chat about their family's celebrated holiday traditions.
Sweet potatoes may be stars; cornbread dressing a contender. Dinner rolls are divine and green bean casserole a go-to. But Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without turkey. Given the emphasis placed ...
If every bill, bit of inflation and tariffed grocery item has been gobbling up your paycheck, you are not alone. However, not all food costs will kick you in the teeth this holiday season as it seems ...
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How Long to Cook a Turkey

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.