Here’s your cheat sheet: 165°F in the center, every time, no excuses. Use a thermometer, bake it separately if you can, and never trust a shiny crust. Your guests will never know you were panicking—they’ll just remember the perfect, herb-laced clouds of joy.
And if you screw up? That’s what Chinese takeout is for. But you’ve got this. Go forth, stuff, and conquer—at the correct temperature.
Now, does anyone want to talk about how long gravy stays good in the fridge? That’s a story for another café chat.