Fewer guests may mean a smaller turkeybut not less flavor.

Here’s what you should know about picking out and preparing a delicious little bird.

A smaller turkey is easier to cook because it has less of a chance of getting dried out.

If you’re hosting eight people, a 10-pound turkey should be perfect.

(And leftovers are always, of course, welcome).

Many specialty markets and local grocers supply smaller turkeys; stores like Whole Foods may also have them.

it’s possible for you to also find smaller-sized turkeys online at Williams Sonoma and Fossil Farms.

After all, it wouldn’t be the holidays without a delicioussweet potato dishandherby, savory stuffing.