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Theres a lot to juggle come Thanksgiving . There are pies to bake , potatoes to mash , tables to set but none of it means anything if you mess up the turkey.

Unfortunately, there are many ways a turkey can go wrong on the big day. Its not that theyre hard to cook, its that not many of us have much experience feeding a large crowd. So, first things first, you have to figure out how much turkey youll need to buy in order to feed everyone (with enough for the all-too-important leftovers, too).

Luckily, this is really easy to do and even easier with the First-Timers Guide To Roasting A Turkey by Column Five Media . Heres the basic rule: one pound of turkey per person. If you want leftovers or have big eaters coming to your house this year plan 1 1/2 to 2 pounds per person. Stick with that, and your Thanksgiving is off on the right foot.

Read the infographic for more information on how to roast a turkey and then check out the recipes below.