Ina Garten, Butterball, More Provide Online Holiday Food Help

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Six of the top 10 hot searches on Google right now are focused on Thanksgiving foods and how best to prepare them, so it should come as no surprise that many of the nation's top food companies, blogs, and enthusiasts are taking to the Web to offer their expertise and recipes.
If you're not sure how long that turkey should cook, what recipe you should use for green beans, sweet potato casserole, or apple pie, there are a variety of online help links.
Epicurious: Editors from food blog Epicurious are ready to take your questions on Twitter. To ask, tweet them an inquiry with the hashtag #askepi. The site is also posting links to cooking articles like "How to Roast a Turkey" and options for vegetarians.
Ina Garten: Food Network host Ina Garten, also known as the Barefoot Contessa, has taken over Google's homepage doodle. Click on the logo, and you'll be redirected to a page featuring six of Garten's favorite Thanksgiving recipes, including herb and apple stuffing, popovers, smashed sweet potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, cranberry fruit conserve, and pumpkin banana mousse tart.
Butterball: The fourth most popular Google search at the moment is "Butterball turkey" and the folks behind the popular brand of turkeys are out in force to answer your questions about the Thanksgiving staple. Post last-minute questions to Butterball's Facebook page, call them at 1-800-BUTTERBALL, or tweet @butterball. Rival Perdue, meanwhile, also has a holiday turkey guide on its Web site.
Chow Thanksgiving Dinner Coach: If this is your first time preparing Thanksgiving dinner, the Chow iPhone app will walk you through dishes like roasted turkey, apple and sage stuffing, sauteed green beans, and more. It will also help you set up a shopping list.
USDA: None of this delicious Thanksgiving fare will be appreciated if it's undercooked. The Agriculture Department has a quick food safety guide on its Web site, including a video (below) for how to cook a turkey. The agency also has a food safety specialist online at certain times answering your burning questions.