Q. I normally fly home for Thanksgiving for a big dinner. This year, I am staying put, so it will just be me and two close friends in my “pod.” I love the traditional dinner, but a whole turkey with trimmings seems too much. Options? A. We are in the same place this year. … [Read more...] about How to host a small Thanksgiving
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Sick of Cooking? Get Thanksgiving in a Box
Cajun fried turkey dinner from Williams Sonoma We are in the final sprint of an exhausting year. Many of us are separated from family and friends. The pandemic has forced us all to spend more time in our homes and our kitchens than ever. So if you don't feel like cooking a big … [Read more...] about Sick of Cooking? Get Thanksgiving in a Box
Kat’s Turkey FAQ
That's me, age four, stuffing a turkey. I've been doing this holiday dinner thing a long time. So much information exists on the humble turkey, a curiously popular bird. Here are simple answers to common questions from reliable sources. Please note this page includes affiliate … [Read more...] about Kat’s Turkey FAQ
Thanksgiving Guide Pandemic Style
Every year I polish up my Thanksgiving guide with all the usual fare, from a primer on turkeys to what to do with leftovers. Bu this is not a usual year. How do you celebrate and be thankful in the middle of a pandemic? We will see more than five people at our Thanksgiving table. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Guide Pandemic Style
Recipe: Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Such a simple thing -- throw some potatoes into a pot, then mash them up, but there's more to creamy mashed potatoes than that. I tend to make mashed potatoes a day ahead of a big family dinner and gently reheat in the oven; microwaving them tends to change the texture. … [Read more...] about Recipe: Perfect Mashed Potatoes
