Roast turkey with garlic and chiles

Roasting a butter-brushed turkey alongside heads of garlic, dried chiles and tomato means you'll end up with a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner. Those aromatics infuse the pan juices that baste the turkey and can be served as a light jus with the turkey or stirred into an umami-rich gravy. A dry brine is crucial here -- most good turkey recipes call for it -- as it seasons the meat through and through and helps the protein structures retain moisture even after a long slow roast.