Visitors to Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm in Falmouth are often welcomed near their cars — not by staff or volunteers — but by little dinosaur-like greeters. The two-legged, brown-feathered creatures with long necks and bright red wattles forage for food along the trails and raise their young in the meadows.

Still, if a turkey is on your menu, when the feast is about to begin and you’re finally sitting down, there is a sense of accomplishment. The golden bird looks regal, even before it goes to the table,

The Superbowl of the turkey industry has arrived. Although turkey farmers are busy year-round raising birds for deli meats or turkey legs, Thanksgiving is undeniably the holiday with the highest demand for the lean meat.

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and this year, you're going to rock the holiday feast! We've tested turkey after turkey (and trust us, we've had our share of fails) to bring you the absolute best turkey recipes.