One of the tastiest substitutes for a rack is roasting a turkey on top of vegetables. Root vegetables, cut into large pieces, work especially well since they can hold their shape and texture for ...

Set a wire rack in bottom of a large stockpot and pour 1-1/2 qt ... Remove pot from heat, cool slightly, and remove turkey (reserving stock). Place it breast side up in a roasting pan. Put the pan in ...

In a large stockpot, combine all the ingredients ... and carrot at the bottom of an oval turkey roaster, and add 1 cup of water to the pan. Remove turkey from marinade, reserving remaining marinade.

Set the turkey in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap ... Place the bird on a roasting rack. Spread butter over the turkey, season with a little salt and pepper, and place in the oven.