Shaking up those pilgrim flavors this Thanksgiving

I think there's a reason that chicken is more popular than turkey, and it's not just the easier-to-handle size. Turkey may be a hit in the deli department, but chicken is the flavorful rock star of the dinner table. It's not that turkey tastes bad. To me, it's just missing that special something. There are all kinds of tricks to getting the most flavor out of this slightly gamier bird. My husband likes to soak it in brine, to make sure the salt penetrates the flesh. It brings out flavor in parts of the bird that normally taste bland without...