7 Ways To Ruin Holiday Dinners

Cringing at the thought of preparing Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? See how we solve these seasonal dilemmas with quick food fixes.

<p>Banishing the Bird</p>
Article: Dawn Williams, Photo: James Carrier
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Banishing the Bird

Dinner dilemma: I want to roast a turkey for our holiday dinner, but it’s so intimidating! And what if mine looks like the one Clark Griswold cut into in Christmas Vacation? My blood pressure is rising just thinking about the bird...I’ll leave it off the menu.

Holiday help: Whoa, sister! Before you mangle your menu, let’s have turkey talk. First, choose the right size turkey for your crowd. When roasting, check the temperature often and be sure to baste. Then, use the proper carving technique for the best cuts of meat. For more details, check out Turkey 101.

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