Birds like chicken, duck, quail, and Cornish hens are smaller, worthy alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey.

To make the perfect oven-roasted turkey for your holiday dinner, dry-brining with a homemade spice rub is absolutely ...

A garlicky herb rub and lots of vegetables make this Cornish hen recipe a winner. Learn how to prepare Cornish Hens at home.

Rub the herb mixture all over the turkey, under the skin and onto the breast meat ... Use half of the sauce for the potatoes and save the remaining sauce for another recipe (such as a pasta sauce).

Here’s America’s Test Kitchen’s method for cooking the bird, plus recipes for mashed potatoes with parsnips and gravy.

Remove turkey from brine and rinse under cool running water. Pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. Place turkey breast ...

Use a Meat Thermometer Don’t rely on the Timer. Use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature. The turkey is done when the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 F and the thickest part ...

Make room in the oven this Thanksgiving with a smoked turkey recipe that stays moist and tender. By relying on the smoker ...

These are the only three rules you need to remember for a crisp-skinned, juicy, and perfectly seasoned Thanksgiving turkey. Bonus: They apply to weeknight chicken, too.

Many people would agree the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year – but also one of the most stressful. Replace the stress with smiles by cooking easy, delicious dinners that can help ...