How to cook your turkey the day before

One of the things that has always bothered me is how to organize my time and space when I'm making a turkey for the holidays.

This Thanksgiving turkey recipe will take the guesswork out of cooking the perfect turkey with juicy and tender meat and crispy skin!

This make-ahead turkey is super moist & juicy and will save you SO much time on Thanksgiving day!

Crock Pot Make Ahead Turkey Recipe ~ Most Amazing Turkey! Easy, Flavorful and Moist Turkey that is Baked in the Oven then Slow Cooked the Day You Serve it!

Sometimes it may be easier to prepare your turkey the day before you plan to serve it. Here is how to do it safely.

Learn how to thaw a turkey in the safest ways possible. The best way to thaw a frozen turkey safely is thawing in the refrigerator. This allows for the frozen turkey to thaw at a slow rate. Simply put it in the fridge on a tray and allow it to thaw slowly. Need to thaw and cook your turkey fast? There is a safe and easy solution for that too!

Read about how to roast a juicy turkey in the oven and take your holiday meal to the next level. Here you will learn roast turkey prep and brining, how long to roast a turkey and at what temperature for both stuffed and unstuffed turkeys. Learn more at entertainingdiva.com.

If you’re pressed for time (or oven space), Make Ahead Roasted Turkey is just what you need. With this technique, cooking turkey the day before, the week before, or even the month before, still tastes delicious and freshly carved.

Do you have questions about how to tackle the 14-pound turkey you're planning to cook for Thanksgiving? Yankee Magazine food editor Amy Traverso is ready with some expert answers.