Did you know that turkey wasn't even necessarily served at what is considered the "first Thanksgiving" meal shared between the Pilgrim settlers of Plymouth colony and the Wampanoag people back in 1621? Fowl was served, but historians think it was probably duck or goose. And yet, nowadays turkey is by far the star of Thanksgiving Day meals across the country, even though so many of us are terrified of cooking it. I say we should end crying foul on the fear of preparing this particular fowl.
More from Mam谩sLatinas: Latin-inspired dishes that will turn Thanksgiving into a flavorful fiesta
I've gathered some of the easiest Thanksgiving turkey recipes to share with you. These recipes are simple and straightforward, but that doesn't mean that they are lacking in flavor. Not at all. They produce juicy, flavorful results without the stress of unnecessary steps and complicated instructions. Enjoy!