T he day before Thanksgiving dinner, you're supposed to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer and allow it to thaw slowly in the fridge. The rule of thumb says that for every

Turkey has been the traditional centerpiece for many Thanksgiving Day meals. Most consumers only prepare a turkey once a year. And, without a lot of practice, there are bound to be questions about thawing, preparing and baking the big bird. Each year Butterball hosts a Turkey Talk-Line to guide seasoned and novice cooks through the process.

It’s Thanksgiving Day and you suddenly realize that your turkey is in the freezer. Panic ensues… Thanksgiving is surely ruined! But before you start thinking about calling it quits, here’s some good news: you can still cook a frozen turkey!