The bird may be done–whew!–but your work isn’t. Here, foolproof tactics on how the heck to heft a sweaty hen from roasting pan to carving board without incident.
Thanksgiving Disaster 5: One Oven, 4 Burners, 124 Recipes
Nov 19, 2011 by
Thanksgiving is easily the most denial-inducing meal you’ll contend with all year. But deal with it you must. Here, advice on how to elude oven overload.
Thanksgiving Disaster 6: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen!
Nov 19, 2011 by
Offers of help aren’t always that, um, helpful. We’ve got tricks to tuck up your sleeve for keeping those pesky, well-intentioned, do-gooder guests out of your way.
Spiced Maple Pecan Pie with Star Anise
Nov 19, 2011 by
Here’s a nifty little trick. Reduce maple syrup until sticky, infuse it with spice, and rely on it to impart its ridiculously intense essence to pecan pie.
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- 30 M
- 4 H, 20 M
- 5
Baked Mushrooms, Broken Bread
Nov 14, 2011 by
An effortless and elegant side that fancies up the form–as well as the flavor–of that enduring entertaining icon, the stuffed mushroom.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 10 M
- 14
Velvet Mashed Potatoes
Nov 14, 2011 by
No mere mash, this creamy potato puree owes its uber velvetiness not just to butter and cream, but to an inexpensive and everyday kitchen tool.
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- 35 M
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Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Nov 14, 2011 by
What’s not to love about Brussels sprouts–yes, Brussels sprouts–when they’re buried beneath nutty, buttery Gruyere? Nothing. Nothing at all.
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- 40 M
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Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Nov 14, 2011 by
One way to down your sweet potatoes? Drown them in butter, sugar, bourbon, and maple syrup. It’s The Southern Way. And we can’t say as we have a problem with this.
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- 10 M
- 1 H
- 6
Raw Cranberry Relish
Nov 14, 2011 by
This sassy little something to go with your Thanksgiving turkey draws on just cranberries, orange, sugar, booze, and a blender. Nope, it’s not a cocktail.
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Parmesan Potato Gratin
Nov 14, 2011 by
We used to get our gratins and scalloped potatoes confused. But then we figured out that gratins contain cheese, while scalloped call for just milk or cream. Guess which one we prefer?
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- 25 M
- 2 H
- 7
Deep-Fried Turkey
Nov 14, 2011 by
Crisp, burnished skin and moist, impossibly tender meat can be yours. The only trick is not catching the house on fire.
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- 3 H, 30 M
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Drunken Pumpkin Bourbon Tart
Nov 14, 2011 by
Drunken pumpkin? Punken drumkin? Drumpin punkdrunk? This innocuous seeming slice boasts just a tad more, uh, character than your typical pumpkin pie.
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- 30 M
- 3 H
- 4
Pumpkin Lasagne
Nov 07, 2011 by
A lovely labor of love, this lasagna buries fresh pumpkin pasta beneath a quartet of cheeses–mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Fontina, and Parmigiano. May wanna loosen that belt.
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- 40 M
- 1 H, 20 M
- 5
Fork-Mashed Potatoes
Nov 22, 2010 by
These fork-mashed spuds are indulgence defined with their easy execution, deceptively rich taste, and lack of bowls and beaters to clean.
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- 30 M
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Cranberry Sorbet
Nov 22, 2010 by
This pretty little number is sweet and tart and sassy enough to hold it’s own against all manner of menus, whether holiday or more humdrum.
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- 10 M
- 45 M
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Inside-Out Sweet Potatoes
Nov 22, 2010 by
Mashed sweet potato gets slathered all over a marshmallow, coated in crushed corn flakes, and deep-fried until crisp. Talk about something to be thankful for….
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- 40 M
- 1 H
- 6
Roasted and Braised Turkey
Nov 22, 2010 by
Tender dark meat, moist white meat, and skin so crisp you could weep. David Tanis brings you the best of all parts of the bird, minus the traditional hand-wringing.
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- 6 H, 15 M
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Thanksgiving 2010: Coloring Outside the Lines
Nov 16, 2010 by
For Thanksgiving dinner this year, we’ve colored outside the lines and put together a fantastic menu. All the familiar ingredients in unexpected ways.
Pistachio-Orange Cocktail Cookies
Nov 16, 2010 by
These savory-sweet cocktail cookies are simple to make yet pack a wallop of flavor. Set them out as a pre-dinner nibble when you want something fetching.
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- 35 M
- 1 H, 25 M
- 5
Cranberry Cosmopolitan
Nov 16, 2010 by
Pity the pilgrims. They hadn’t yet conjured this cranberry cosmo, which is a cinch to make and ensures Thanksgiving is a lot more tolerable. Sure beats mead.
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