Americans are expected to set a new record for Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 80 million to hit the roads, catch flights and board cruises over the holiday period, travel group AAA said on Monday.

AAA Texas said they expect 5.7 million Texans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving travel period.

Turkey has been the traditional centerpiece for many Thanksgiving Day meals. Most consumers only prepare a turkey once a year. And, without a lot of practice, there are bound to be questions about thawing, preparing and baking the big bird. Each year Butterball hosts a Turkey Talk-Line to guide seasoned and novice cooks through the process.

Before you even start to concern yourself with those delicious gravy-making bits, you need to cross the first Thanksgiving dinner challenge off your list: thawing a frozen turkey. Andrea Baletiwicz,a Butterball Turkey Talk-Line supervisor,

Everything you need to know about thawing a frozen turkey. Cooking a whole turkey can be a daunting prospect for both the uninitiated and the skilled turkey roasters among us. There are important decisions to make: What size turkey do I need?