With the countdown on to Thanksgiving, it's time to start planning how to thaw that turkey. We've got some foolproof tips for thawing your frozen bird.

Butterball’s new cook-from-frozen turkey skips thawing and goes straight from the freezer to your Thanksgiving table. But how does it compare to the original? We tried them side by side to find out.

Butterball "cook from frozen" turkeys are available at Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods and Publix stores. The new offering can also be purchased at select Kroger and Kroger banner locations (such as Fred Meyer, Fry's and Ralph's) as well as select Walmart locations.

One of the most important pieces of a Thanksgiving feast is the turkey and for those who decided to host last minute, here are some tips to get the main dish ready. According to the latest Butterball Togetherness Report,

I'm a chef sharing how to cook the perfect turkey. Some of the best secrets include basting the meat and carving the final dish in sections.

It's easy to cook a frozen turkey, even if you forgot to thaw it! Follow these simple steps and safety guidelines from the USDA and Thanksgiving will be saved.