Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Get ready for Thanksgiving with this collection of seasonal recipes (including this slow-roasted turkey), favorite menus, equipment reviews, taste tests, videos, and foolproof baking tips. Read more

Apple Cranberry Pie

Simply adding cranberries to an apple pie can result in out-of-balance flavors. For this Thanksgiving dessert to shine, we needed to first find the perfect baking technique. Read more

Cornbread Stuffing

For best flavor and texture, dry the cornbread, add a little half-and-half, and let it soak for at least an hour. Read more

Turkey 101

From thawing to brining, and from trussing to basting, we tackle some of your most common turkey questions.

Favorite Thanksgiving Menus

Cook's Illustrated's Thanksgiving Countdown

The key to a successful meal is to have a thorough plan—and stick to it. Our detailed schedule starts three weeks before the holiday and guides you through pies, stuffings, gravies, and side dishes, all the way to carving the turkey on Thanksgiving Day.