He claims you can slash your roasting time in half simply by 'spatchcocking' the bird a nifty method that means removing the backbone to flatten the turkey, aiding an even cook and guaranteeing ...

Cooking a turkey is all about keeping it moist and juicy ... then lay the streaky bacon across the breast in a neat layer. Put the half lemon, garlic and hard herbs into the cavity.

The recipe suggests adding half a pint of water to the bottom ... 30 minutes to achieve that coveted crispy skin. After cooking, let the turkey rest uncovered for 30 minutes before serving.

Grate half a nutmeg and add it to the mixture ... rosemary and bay lead. Cooking the turkey Place the turkey on top of the rack and drizzle some olive oil, season with salt and pepper and massage ...

Put the turkey into a roasting tray ... baste the meat again and lower the setting to 180C (160C fan, Gas 4) and cook for two and a half hours (adding 30 minutes per kg of weight).

Cooking the turkey at a high temperature for a short time ... a dry bird (you can extend this resting time for up to one and a half hours). Cover it with foil, then place a clean tea towel over ...

you might want to consider using a turkey breast rather than a whole turkey, but the cooking process is essentially the same. Dark meat takes longer to cook than breast meat. So, in order to cook ...

"They cook more quickly ... Julian said: "A frozen turkey is basically a giant ice block. "To avoid a half-thawed disaster, follow this simple rule: defrost your bird in the fridge for one ...

Properly prepare your big bird to avoid the disaster of rubbery meat for your holiday dinner, including what to do if you need to thaw a turkey quickly.

Turkey isn’t everyone’s favourite ... anything bigger at least an hour and a half. This gives the muscles of the bird (which tighten when cooking) time to relax – don’t worry about it ...

For many they've become an indispensable kitchen gadget to rival the oven and even the microwave. And this year, one in three households will use their air fryer to make their Christmas dinner.