How do I garnish for a good presentation of my turkey?

Answer 1

The turkey should be presented on a large platter (not one the bird barely fits on - you need room to decorate)
Stuffing can be molded by candy or any type shaping mold into designs and set around the turkey. Ive used flower shaped molds in the past. Accent with sprigs of fresh parsley or even some sage, add whole crnberries strategicly an whala. In molding the stuffing to small shapes, it helps in serving and portioning!

Answer 2

I think that part of the question is the picky hubby. If you put herbs or citrus in the cavity of the turkey, it is possible for it to pick up the flavoring. While lemons and such would look lovely and have a nice smell, I don't think I would like the way it might flavor the meat. Bland foods that won't lend their scent or taste to the meat I think are the best bet here. Lettuce and spinach will work well, for the bed. Cranberries and tiny candied crabapples would look nice around the bird. If not those maybe cherry tomatoes or radishes carved into tiny roses? (these keep very well in ice water until ready to use). For the cavity, perhaps some whole cooked sweet potatoes? Those are not strong enough in flavor to make the bird pick up the taste. You could also you a few dinner rolls. Perhaps some fresh parsley which has no real flavor to accent.

Answer 3

I like green leaf lettuce, tucked in all around the bird like it's a giant bed of lettuce. You can even drop cherry tomatoes or anything else on the lettuce for color. Even lemon wedges depending on your glaze. A few extra sprigs of herbs and you're set.