A full turkey is the the biggest piece of meat many of us will ever cook. If it doesn't go perfectly on Thanksgiving, give yourself a little grace. But before you throw in the towel, consider some of the most common mistakes people make when cooking turkey that can lead to dry meat,

But what about a “clean” turkey? Your bird isn’t among the things that need to be rinsed, cleansed or scrubbed before dinnertime, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washing any meat, including poultry,

"Thanksgiving leftovers are safe in the refrigerator for up to four days — until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat them — or you can place them in the freezer to enjoy later," Carothers says. "If you store leftovers in the freezer, they will remain of best quality for up to two to six months."