Pictured recipe: Traditional Herbed Roast Turkey Even for a seasoned cook, pulling together a Thanksgiving meal can be an anxiety-provoking nightmare. Sure, things can go wrong. (Trust me, I've had my share!) Maybe you don't have the right cooking equipment for Thanksgiving dinner, or your turkey ...
1. No Roasting Pan It's Thanksgiving morning, you don't have a fancy roasting pan and the kitchen store is closed. Don't freak—you have options...
2. Cooking Time Is up and Your Turkey Is Raw It's almost dinnertime, and when you go to check the turkey, it still isn't done. Turkey is cooked only when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F...
3. Your Turkey Is Done Too Early If your turkey is done too early, things can get a little complicated, but it's not the end of the world. If it's done around an hour early, let it rest uncovered for about 20 to 30 minutes...
4. You Don't Have Enough Oven Space If you can't get everything ready at the same time, some of your dishes may cool before everything is ready. This is possibly the most challenging part of Thanksgiving...
5. Your Turkey Is Still Frozen Thanksgiving Morning A 14-pound turkey takes 4 days to thaw completely in the refrigerator. You may be tempted to just put your frozen bird straight into the oven, but don't...