Former New York Times restaurant critic (and current Senior Editor) Sam Sifton literally wrote the book on Thanksgiving. We enlisted Sifton to show us a Thanksgiving tradition that's becoming the subject of countless YouTube videos--the fried turkey.
During stop #2 of chef Gabe Kennedy's Influencer Journey, he spends 12 hours in Durham, North Carolina. He stops for disco brunch at The Durham Hotel, sandwiches at Rose's Meat Market & Sweet Shop, beers at Ponysaurus Brewing Company, and good old fashioned BBQ at Picnic.
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On Thanksgiving, what's better than stuffing? Nothing. Nothing is better than stuffing. It's the best. But what if it was truly perfected? We believe that perfect stuffing could lead to world peace. That's why on this episode of Making Perfect, our very own Chris Morocco and Rick Martinez are taking up the noble task of perfecting it. And isn't that really the spirit of Thanksgiving?
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Watch as food and lifestyle expert Sarah Copeland creates a casual and stylish BBQ celebration for friends to enjoy outside—inspired by Crate and Barrel.
Claire Saffitz and Brad Leone know that after turkey and stuffing, a Thanksgiving meal is judged on its pies. Guests, all of whom have saved room in their stomachs, will ask: 'What type of pies did the hosts provide? What was the quality of the crust? Was this pumpkin pie pumpkin-y enough?' Claire and Brad want you to pass your guests' pie grading, so they've endeavored to make the perfect Thanksgiving pie.
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Mission Chinese chef Danny Bowien thinks you should throw some pastrami in there; Bobby Flay has a green chile queso sauce for mashed potatoes; and more Thanksgiving side inspiration from celebrity chefs.
Chef Gabe Kennedy samples soul food at Bertha's Kitchen in Charleston, South Carolina, tries some "adventurous American" at Two Boroughs Larder, has a cocktail at Zero George, and late-night fish croquettes at Xiao Boa Biscuit.
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Some things about Thanksgiving should never change: gravy, mashed potatoes, Aunt Jane making an untoward comment to a new significant other. But side dishes sit far enough outside the realm of Traditional Holiday Fare that unusual suspects like harissa or miso can slip right in. Here, tips for keeping things interesting—and crowd-pleasing, too.
This is it. Bringing it all together. Brad, Claire, Rick, Carla, Andy, Chris, Molly and Christina have striven over the last few weeks to create the perfect component parts of a Thanksgiving dinner: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, sides, pie. Now they're here to bring it all together in the finale and make a (mostly) absolutely perfect Thanksgiving meal.
This summery take on a classic punch involves sliced berries, loads of citrus, rum, and Spindrift® Strawberry. Serve in a classic punch bowl with ladle, and dish out single servings over ice. Guaranteed to be the star of a ripe party.
LA-based chef Suzanne Goin does pretty much everything right when it comes to Thanksgiving, but her sides deserve special mention. Watch as Goin demonstrates how to prepare a few of her favorite side dishes in the kitchen of her Los Angeles home.
It’s the ingredients you choose (Chorizo? Sure! Rye bread? Why not?) that will make your stuffing stand out. We bake ours outside the bird to maximize crispy bits (and, of course, you can’t stuff a spatchcocked turkey).
Chef Gabe Kennedy spends an action-packed 12 hours in Richmond, Virginia. He samples banh mi hot dogs at Stroops, oysters and orange butter at Rappahannock Oyster Co., and fig and cheese pastries at Sub Rosa Bakery.
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