Picking a Thanksgiving turkey recipe is not very different from dating. Hear us out: There are plenty of great options, but you have to find the one that fits your life. How big is your gathering? How big is your oven? Should you even use the oven? Or is the grill calling your name? Maybe you're ready to venture away from your usual type. Or maybe you’re looking for something dependable, just this once.

If you want us to make the decision for you, start with our go-to Thanksgiving turkey: a whole bird dry-brined for juicy meat, slathered with butter, and finished with a tangy honey glaze for crispy, deeply browned skin. It’s the turkey we return to year after year.

But there's more than one way to put turkey on the Thanksgiving table. Spatchcocking means faster, more even cooking and plenty of crispy skin; turkey breast makes sense for a smaller gathering; braised legs put dark meat front and center; and a grilled or smoked turkey frees up precious oven space. Below, you’ll find 23 Thanksgiving turkey recipes for whatever kind of holiday you're hosting.