Thanksgiving Central

Thanksgiving Central

Get ready for Thanksgiving with trusted tips for cooking turkey, keeping food safe, planning your meal and finding delicious recipes.

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Your Guide to Thanksgiving Turkey

From thawing and cooking to storing and reheating, find trusted information to help you prepare your Thanksgiving turkey safely and confidently.

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Turkey 101

Your complete guide to buying, thawing, preparing, cooking, serving, storing and reheating turkey.

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How to Thaw a Turkey

Find safe thawing methods and determine how much time your turkey will need.

Thaw Your Turkey
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Make-Ahead Turkey

Learn how to safely cook, store and reheat turkey ahead of your Thanksgiving meal.

Make Turkey Ahead
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Turkey FAQs

Get answers to common questions about preparing and cooking your turkey.

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Keep Thanksgiving Food Safe

Find tips to help safely prepare, serve, transport and store food during your Thanksgiving celebration.
 

Thanksgiving Recipes

Try these recipes for your Thanksgiving table.
 

Health & Wellness Tips

Find simple tips for staying active, eating well and supporting your wellbeing this Thanksgiving.

Holiday Wellness Tips
Explore ideas for creating healthy habits and traditions throughout the holiday season.

Eating Healthier Over the Holidays
Discover simple ways to make nutritious choices and adapt favorite holiday recipes.

Finding Time for Fitness Over the Holidays
Explore practical ideas for staying active and adding movement to holiday activities.

Express Gratitude
Discover simple ways for families to practice gratitude and create meaningful memories together.

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