![This Oct. 7, 2013 photo shows pastrami-wrapped fried turkey with horseradish pickled onions in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_922553085858-1880x1254.jpg)
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![whole roasted chicken with golden brown crispy skin served on a earthenware dish with caramelized grilled pumpkin slices and grilled onion, view from above, flat lay, copy space](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jerk-turkey.jpg)
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![FILE - This Sept. 28, 2015 file photo shows Italian-style roast turkey breast in Concord, N.H. If you're not feeding a crowd for the holidays, then roasting a turkey breast could be the way to go. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_163085202819671-1880x1254.jpg)
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![butter knife , bread , garlic and milk , breakfast in the countryside](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/garlic-butter.jpg)
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![A small bowl of Mayonnaise isolated on a white background top down view from above](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MAYO.jpg)
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![This Oct. 11, 2011 photo shows a sage roasted turkey in Concord, N.H. This turkey recipe uses minced fresh sage to softened butter, which then is rubbed both under and over the birds skin. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_1110111160916-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![In this image taken on Jan. 24, 2012, a roasted chicken with chorizo and root vegetables is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_981565043787-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 14, 2013 photo shows grilled turkey with maple Southern Comfort glaze prepared with an orange turkey brine. Using an indirect heat outdoor grill can take less time than traditional oven roasting. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_870342450315-836x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Sept. 29, 2014, photo shows herb roasted Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. The inspiration for the turkey came from South American chimichurri, a richly herby sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted meats. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_771835341541-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 26, 2015, photo, shows bistro style slow roasted duck in Concord, N.H. Roasting a duck is no more complicated than roasting a turkey, and this recipe also has a French-style sauce. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_601146947813-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![Single slice of pepperoni meat,isolated on white with path, shot from above](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pepperoni2.jpg)
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![This Oct. 21, 2013 photo shows a "back to basics" turkey in Concord, N.H. The recipe is so basic, it calls for just four ingredients. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_521923251835-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![In this image taken on Oct. 8, 2012, cider brined turkey and sage gravy are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_4997973306871-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Sept. 15, 2014, photo shows super fast roast turkey in Concord, N.H. The Thanksgiving turkey is the centerpiece of the meal, but despite its being cooked every year for generations, it still causes anxiety. The annual conundrum? Getting a flavorful turkey that also looks good, and the rest of dinner, on the table before the grandparents fall asleep, Tyler Florence writes in his new cookbook, Inside the Test Kitchen. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_310756385566-836x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 24, 2011 photo shows fennel rubbed turkey in Concord, N.H. The peppery-licorice flavor of fennel is perfect for complementing the many rich and savory flavors of the Thanksgiving table. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111024072220-836x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 17, 2011 photo shows a sweet and spicy turkey in Concord, N.H. This recipe starts with a mixture of brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, pepper and thyme. That mixture gets rubs all over the turkey, inside and out, over and under the skin. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111017154811-836x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![chili pepper in a stand of boqueria market](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/chiles.jpg)
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![This Oct. 13, 2011 photo shows a citrus soy sauce turkey with gravy in Concord, N.H. This turkey recipe uses soy sauce with citrus zests. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111013153031-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 28, 2013 photo shows Asian-inspired modern turkey and gravy in Concord, N.H. Ginger, sesame oil and chives offer a different take to the traditional sage, citrus, rosemary and thyme flavors of a traditional turkey. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_49276910924-836x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 20, 2014, photo shows homemade gravy in Concord, N.H. The turkey stock used in this gravy recipe takes a few hours to make, but it is mostly hands off. The gravy itself also can be prepped ahead up to the point of needing the roasted turkey drippings, then quickly finished just before serving. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AP_441830576834-1880x1254.jpg)
AP/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 7, 2013 photo shows pastrami-wrapped fried turkey with horseradish pickled onions in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_922553085858-260x174.jpg)
![whole roasted chicken with golden brown crispy skin served on a earthenware dish with caramelized grilled pumpkin slices and grilled onion, view from above, flat lay, copy space](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jerk-turkey-260x174.jpg)
![FILE - This Sept. 28, 2015 file photo shows Italian-style roast turkey breast in Concord, N.H. If you're not feeding a crowd for the holidays, then roasting a turkey breast could be the way to go. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_163085202819671-260x174.jpg)
![butter knife , bread , garlic and milk , breakfast in the countryside](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/garlic-butter-260x174.jpg)
![A small bowl of Mayonnaise isolated on a white background top down view from above](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/MAYO-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 11, 2011 photo shows a sage roasted turkey in Concord, N.H. This turkey recipe uses minced fresh sage to softened butter, which then is rubbed both under and over the birds skin. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_1110111160916-260x174.jpg)
![In this image taken on Jan. 24, 2012, a roasted chicken with chorizo and root vegetables is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_981565043787-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 14, 2013 photo shows grilled turkey with maple Southern Comfort glaze prepared with an orange turkey brine. Using an indirect heat outdoor grill can take less time than traditional oven roasting. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_870342450315-260x174.jpg)
![This Sept. 29, 2014, photo shows herb roasted Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. The inspiration for the turkey came from South American chimichurri, a richly herby sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted meats. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_771835341541-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 26, 2015, photo, shows bistro style slow roasted duck in Concord, N.H. Roasting a duck is no more complicated than roasting a turkey, and this recipe also has a French-style sauce. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_601146947813-260x174.jpg)
![Single slice of pepperoni meat,isolated on white with path, shot from above](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pepperoni2-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 21, 2013 photo shows a "back to basics" turkey in Concord, N.H. The recipe is so basic, it calls for just four ingredients. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_521923251835-260x174.jpg)
![In this image taken on Oct. 8, 2012, cider brined turkey and sage gravy are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_4997973306871-260x174.jpg)
![This Sept. 15, 2014, photo shows super fast roast turkey in Concord, N.H. The Thanksgiving turkey is the centerpiece of the meal, but despite its being cooked every year for generations, it still causes anxiety. The annual conundrum? Getting a flavorful turkey that also looks good, and the rest of dinner, on the table before the grandparents fall asleep, Tyler Florence writes in his new cookbook, Inside the Test Kitchen. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_310756385566-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 24, 2011 photo shows fennel rubbed turkey in Concord, N.H. The peppery-licorice flavor of fennel is perfect for complementing the many rich and savory flavors of the Thanksgiving table. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111024072220-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 17, 2011 photo shows a sweet and spicy turkey in Concord, N.H. This recipe starts with a mixture of brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, pepper and thyme. That mixture gets rubs all over the turkey, inside and out, over and under the skin. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111017154811-260x174.jpg)
![chili pepper in a stand of boqueria market](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/chiles-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 13, 2011 photo shows a citrus soy sauce turkey with gravy in Concord, N.H. This turkey recipe uses soy sauce with citrus zests. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_111013153031-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 28, 2013 photo shows Asian-inspired modern turkey and gravy in Concord, N.H. Ginger, sesame oil and chives offer a different take to the traditional sage, citrus, rosemary and thyme flavors of a traditional turkey. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AP_49276910924-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 20, 2014, photo shows homemade gravy in Concord, N.H. The turkey stock used in this gravy recipe takes a few hours to make, but it is mostly hands off. The gravy itself also can be prepped ahead up to the point of needing the roasted turkey drippings, then quickly finished just before serving. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AP_441830576834-260x174.jpg)
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