Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the turkey breast-side down on a secure cutting board. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Find the backbone and, using kitchen shears, cut along one side of it.

Can't spare the oven for 3 hours on Thanksgiving? Here's how to get cooking time under 90 minutes with a little steam. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she ...