A few sources, including Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, say that the technique began with Julia Child. Guarnaschelli's mother used to make the turkey for Thanksgiving and attributed it to Child.

While some party hosts and home cooks stress over placing planned menus onto dining room tables for the holidays, Julia Child took a more relaxed approach to entertaining. Child made sure to set ...

From Julia Child and Ina Garten to Kristen Kish and Anthony ... She holds to this herself on Thanksgiving, favoring a traditional roast turkey over anything more startling. Stewart's holiday ...