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.

Can't spare the oven for 3 hours on Thanksgiving? Here's how to get cooking time under 90 minutes with a little steam. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she ...

It's basically impossible to do if you're just trying to eyeball it. Nearly all of your guests will bring a bigger appetite than usual, piling their plates with turkey and half a dozen side dishes.