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?
Get the Recipe: Cornbread Dressing With Sausage and Corn Nuts
Failure, heartache, and heartbreak are what it takes to create a new take on a classic recipe. Join Rachel Gurjar in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she spends two days creating the perfect cheesy cornbread–a recipe that took 80 servings to get right.
You can check out Rachel's upside-down cornbread recipe here: https://bonappetit.com/recipe/upside-down-cornbread
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).
2 weeks of research. A (very) complex spreadsheet. 6 pounds of flour, 20 hours of cooking and so, so many tastings. Join Zaynab Issa in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she takes you through the journey of creating her extra-fluffy cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting - a recipe that took 72 rolls to achieve perfection.
Get the recipe: Extra-Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
These extra corny cornbread muffins are corny not because they tell dad jokes, but because there are actual kernels of fresh corn in there, plus sour cream for moistness, and cornmeal so you can actually taste corn.
Join Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit test kitchen as she demonstrates how to make stuffing biscuits - just in time for the holidays. All the herby and aromatic flavors of a classic Thanksgiving stuffing—sage, rosemary, fennel seed, oniony scallion–are packed into this tender biscuit.
Join Claire Saffitz, Brad Leone, Chris Morocco, Molly Baz, Andy Baraghani, Sohla El-Waylly, Priya Krishna and Carla Lalli Music as they share their favorite ways to spice up boxed macaroni & cheese. Throw a little fermented garlic-ginger paste in there, whydon'tya. Or pop some panko upon that pasta. You can't go wrong with any of these recipes.
Join Molly in the Test Kitchen as she makes pumpkin bread with maple butter! Pumpkin Spice Bread gets all grown up thanks to the addition of fresh ginger in this super-moist no-fuss bread with a crunchy pumpkin seed topping.
Check out the recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/pumpkin-bread-with-salted-maple-butter%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-596f867d9989ab38ffaebb7f">
Don’t sweat rolling this into a perfect omelet; just top the cooked eggs with mushrooms and ricotta, and fold like a taco. Get the recipe here: http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/omelet-with-bacon-mushrooms-and-ricotta%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-5a316b405a60b108cf7a91fb">
Produced by Bon Appétit with Campbell's® | Join Rick Martinez as he makes Turkey Stuffed Poblanos. These savory, creamy poblanos are paking heat from the fresh chorizo and jalapeño. To counterbalance, he brings in a cooling cream sauce, hominy and dried cranberries. It's the perfect Mexican twist on traditional holiday ingredients!
To complement your summer barbecue, try this quick and easy recipe for bacon crusted cornbread. Add a side of baked beans and you’ve got a summer meal that brings the heat.
Join Andy Baraghani in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes pasta with tomatoes and chickpeas. If you don't have a can of tomatoes, tomato paste will work just fine. Cook a couple of tablespoons in a small skillet alongside the chickpeas until it darkens before adding to the chickpeas and proceeding with the recipe.
Check out the recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/brothy-pasta-with-chickpeas%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-583f0b329eba6a305dce3807">
To make this tomato-on-bread revelation right this very minute, use a prepared flatbread like naan or pocketless pita.
Get the recipe: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/falafel-spiced-tomatoes-and-chickpeas-on-flatbread%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-582cf43b728337f213e1f358">
In the chillier season squash is the perfect comfort food. This cozy sesame-roasted butternut squash recipe will work with any kind you choose—acorn and delicata don't even have to be peeled. Just pop it in the oven, relax and enjoy.
Recipe here: http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/gochujang-and-sesame-roasted-winter-squash
Join Molly in the Test Kitchen as she makes arancini (deep fried stuffed rice balls)! To make these Sicilian cheese-filled snacks, you first have to make risotto, then use the risotto to make cheese-stuffed balls, then coat them with breadcrumbs and deep-fry them. It’s a labor of love that will make other people love you, which is reason enough to give this recipe a try.
Check out the recipe here: https://bonappetit.com/recipe/mozzarella-arancini-stuffed-rice-balls
Thanksgiving is the perfect excuse to make this delicious carb-on-carb answer to Turkey Day leftovers: stuffing fried rice. Make sure to add in some delicious mushrooms and greens. Pro-tip: You can use anything but boxed stuffing (the texture is too fine and will turn to mush). We chose a cornbread and chorizo stuffing, which can handle being cooked again and tossed in the stir-fry.
Recipe here: http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/stuffing-fried-rice
Join Rick Martinez in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes apple cider doughnuts. These sugared doughnuts are craggy and crunchy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside. Apple butter (not sauce!) is key to their texture and flavor; look for it alongside jams and jellies in the supermarket, or at farmers’ markets, or make your own.
Check out the recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/bas-best-apple-cider-doughnuts%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-581398036bee61cd795421dd">
No time to cook? We've got you covered. With 10 basic pantry items and 15 express line ingredients, you can make a week's worth of quick dinner with very little time. This chicken stew with cannellini beans and dried cherries packs the perfect protein punch to get you through the week. Pro tip: garnish with country loaf or sourdough bread for optimal breadcrumbs. http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/chicken-stew-with-cannellini-beans-and-dried-cherries
Join Chris Morocco as he makes baked lunch nachos. Chris relies on some version of these lunch nachos at least once a week as he brainstorms what to feed his two young kids. It’s worth it to commit the formula to memory: a bag of chips, a can of refried beans, maybe some leftover meat or roasted veg from the night before, shredded cheese, and some kind of quickly cooked, spiced veg like cauliflower or brussels sprouts. It’s a lightning-fast lunch (or dinner) that can be tweaked to suit anyone’s preferences.
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