With Thanksgiving on the brink, Diestel shared five of the biggest mistakes, blunders and oversights she sees from folks making turkey and what to do instead. Avoid these fowl faux pas and you'll ...

But, Lagasse's biggest tip is to relax: "Remember that Thanksgiving is about sharing the love around your family table," he says. 1 (10- to 12-lb.) whole fresh turkey ¼ cup, plus 2 Tbsp.

Gifting the White House poultry can be traced back to the 1800s, but the origins of the ceremonial presidential pardon of the National Thanksgiving Turkey might be more recent than you'd think.