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From start to finish, we'll help you cook and serve the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. First get tips for buying, handling, and thawing a turkey, then follow our foolproof instructions for roasting a turkey. Want to try something new? Try one of our top Thanksgiving turkey rubs or check out shortcut ways to cook a turkey. After Thanksgiving is over, we've got fresh ideas for ways to use leftover turkey.
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Leftover Turkey Pho
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Our Classic Roast Turkey
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How to Roast a Standout Turkey for Thanksgiving
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