Article: Bird Basics | Making that first Thanksgiving meal is as easy as ... | 1: Follow a time line | 2: Make a good first impression | 3: Ask the right questions | (Follow a time line)

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE

Pulling off your first Thanksgiving dinner isn't the ordeal you've always believed it to be. Follow our time line and keep-it-simple menu for six and you'll discover that Thanksgiving from the other side of the kitchen door can actually be fun.

The star of the show is the turkey, and it pays to start with the best. If you've never bought a turkey before, here's what you need to know: Fresh is preferable over frozen, and in most cases, a free- range, organic bird beats out a factory-raised one. Let your preferences, pocketbook and schedule be your guide.

Fresh and frozen both involve planning. Most meat counters require several days to a week's notice for a ...

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