One perennial star tends to be the most stressful part of the meal to prepare, the basic roasted turkey ... the breast and thigh, the bird is done. Rest for 30 minutes and the bird is ready ...

But, in reality, cooking a turkey is actually pretty easy. Here are some tips and tricks to make sure yours comes out perfect. Here are the basic steps to roast a turkey, from Butterball ...

Each expert goes to "Butterball ... s no need to wash turkey.) Add any seasonings or aromatics as desired. Place the turkey breast-side up on a flat rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2½ inches ...