1.Select the correct size of this wonderful bird: 3/4 pound per person is a good way to estimate you have enough left for seconds unless you are the type that enjoys having extra leftovers; then you can calculate on buying a turkey with portions decided as 1 1/2 pounds per person.

2.Whether you want a Hen or a Tom is largely dependent on your preference for bigger or medium sized birds; hens less than 16 pounds), Toms (over 16 pounds) do not matter so much as getting a young turkey as one a few weeks old at processing time will ensure tenderized meat that is easy to cook and eat.

3.Roast right by preparing right: remove neck and giblets from body cavities; rinse the hollowed insides well with cold water and those choosing to stuff the turkey can do so in a loose manner before clamping the leg back on in place.

4.Cooking tips tricks for the turkey: place in roasting dish, keeping plastic timer in clear view before covering with a lid; you can choose a foil wrap also. Do not forget to remove this cover an hour before browning.

5.Tips and Tricks for Cooking Turkey Roast: preheat oven to 325 degree Fahrenheit and roast for 15 minutes per pound of un-stuffed bird; the stuffed kind will need an extra half or 1 hr of cooking before done, though it's best to go according to the recipe guidelines that come with the turkey stuffing at times. Cooking temperatures may differ for ovenware and bird-size, so you may have to turn over for even roasting on all sides.

6.Choosing to Baste? Remember this: a suction basting tube is a cheap tool that makes basting turkeys easy and convenient besides decreasing the frequency of opening the oven door to check for how much roasting has been done - it also helps avoid heat escaping each time this is done, so get yourself one today.

There is no dearth of web sites that offer free information about cooking turkey meals and various cook-books also offer valuable tips and guidelines on this matter; it's only a matter of finding the right information and applying them right so once you've made a smart purchase of the right-size bird, you can go about setting that perfect family meal that's cooked just right and is filling too!