There are so many reasons to love . For me, it’s a time to get my friends and family together with a big party full of jubilation and a bit of indulgence. Of course, the best part is celebrating with a table full of delicious food.
No matter how you slice it, it’s not Thanksgiving without turkey. While turkey sometimes gets a bad reputation for being dried out, there’s no reason that it has to be a let-down. With the right recipe, turkey can (and should!) be the star of the show.
Of course we’ve got plenty of classic recipes that deliver glistening birds with crispy skin and tender meat just begging to be carved. Some of our culinary heroes, like Ina Garten and Martha Stewart, offer their own takes with different tips and tricks depending on how much time you have. If you’re feeding a smaller crowd, consider making a turkey breast (wrapping it in bacon is optional, but encouraged).
Some recipes include , others include stuffing and some even have made alongside the turkey. To save time, try spatchcocking a turkey, which reduces the cook time so you can start carving ASAP. On the flip side, you can try slow-cooking a whole turkey, which takes up to seven hours, but saves you precious oven space.
We’ve rounded up 24 of our favorite turkey recipes to get you through the holiday season with little stress. For a classic, picture-perfect turkey, look no further. Here, the turkey gets rubbed in an herb butter, which keeps the meat moist while the skin gets golden and cri.