This Thanksgiving, consider the poor turkey. Is there any animal we consume with less gusto?

It has become something of annual tradition to denigrate the day's traditional fare. Nearly 35% of Americans claim turkey is their least favorite part of the feast, according to one recent survey .

This vintage Better Homes and Gardens recipe is a bit of a cheat, as it does use turkey — although not in any form you're likely to recognize

The internet just stokes the hatred. Every year the same tiresome "contrarian" opinions: "Stop pretending you like turkey. It's no good on Thanksgiving, or any other day."

Even celebrity chefs can't resist punching down. "Turkey is wildly overrated," says restaurateur David Chang.

"The only reason to cook the turkey is to get the gravy, and then you can j

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