Wondering how to cook the perfect turkey when you’re doing it for the first time? Our favorite recipe uses a few simple ingredients and basic techniques that are suitable for any skill level. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Add Veggies to the Pan
Step 2: Clean Turkey
Step 3: Season Turkey
Step 4: Prepare Herb Butter
Step 5: Stuff and Glaze Turkey
Step 6: Cook Turkey
Step 7: Carve Turkey

Let’s face it, we can all benefit from some careful planning when hosting Thanksgiving dinner. With multiple dishes, different cooking times, and numerous necessary ingredients, there are just more moving parts than the average meal. We’ve collected some helpful timelines for everyone from long-term planners to first-time hosts to create a Thanksgiving planning guide for every need.