It all starts with selection. When choosing a turkey, look for a fresh, unbasted turkey. A prebasted bird is usually injected with a mixture of broth, vegetable oil, and seasonings. Reading the label will help you tell if the turkey has been prebasted.

And while shopping for your holiday meal grocery list, be sure to include extra items to use for garnishing the turkey platter.

A few of our favorites:
Fresh herbs
Curly endive
Orange slices
Baby carrots with tops
Flowering kale
Cherry tomatoes
Fresh cranberries
Celery leaves
Small bunches of grapes
Baked acorn squash rings