Ever tried filling a three-pound turkey with five pounds of stuffing? That's roughly what the NBA is attempting this season, doling out 66 games to each team in the span of 124 days.

'It was a Christmas of firsts,' my grandmother said. For the first time, we postponed the Christmas feast. We still gathered round the table for roasted turkey, baked ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy, but a day later.

It seems that anything spicy and served with a spoon can be labeled chili these days.

Several years ago, the Food Network launched a clever new program. “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” features Food Network stars showcasing dishes from restaurants all across the country – savory, mouthwatering recipes that these chefs have declared “irresistible.”

Why go? Bringing together elements from Byzantine, Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Turkish civilizations, Istanbul has evolved over centuries into a city of great cultural significance. Istanbul is a city of extreme contrasts.

After breakfast, we went home so that I could prepare the Turkey, Stuffing and Gravy. Jess was hosting again, so she was doing the majority of the work, and a ham. Mom and Dad bring Mashed Potatoes, and I cook the turkey.

The popular downtown hot dog place has just added a turkey hot dog to the menu. Turkey and hot dog would seem to be an oxymoron. If there is one thing that isn’t found in a hot dog, it’s turkey.

Stuart Broad has reported for England duty leaner and fitter than ever.

Overcooked meat? Lumpy custard? Justine Costigan has five tips to avoid knocking the stuffing out of your Christmas fare.

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