After you thaw the turkey, don't toss the package of giblets inside the cavitydespite their unappealing look, giblets can be an essential part of a flavorful thanksgiving meal. Not only can the gibletswhich consist of heart, liver, gizzard, and neckbe used to make gravy, they also pump up the flavor of old-fashioned southern dressing. What's the difference between dressing and stuffing? The names might give you a clue. The dressing is cooked outside the turkey, while stuffing is cooked inside the bird. However, in many locations, the terms are used interchangeably, though both are nearly always referred to as "Dressing" In the south.