Lan Lam, a Senior Editor at Cook's Illustrated, shares essential turkey-roasting wisdom for beginners. She introduces a game-changing tip: roasting on a pre-heated pizza stone to avoid the tricky bird flip. Listeners learn to simplify their cooking process into three steps: salting, cooking, and serving. Lam also emphasizes choosing the right size turkey based on guests and provides brining techniques for maximum flavor. Plus, explore fun alternatives to traditional turkey, focusing on enjoying the holiday spirit!