The next round of my Thanksgiving Dinner Firehouse Challenge put real mashed potatoes vs. instant mashed potatoes. I understand the lure of instant mashed potatoes. You want comfort and you want it now. I love them so much that if food could be your spirit animal, mine would be … [Read more...] about Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant
Holidays
27 Great Tips for Thanksgiving from Food Writers
Holiday meals can cause even confident cooks anxiety. I asked some of my food writer friends for their best advice and best tips for Thanksgiving. - Kathleen. Tips for Thanksgiving Planning 1. Make Lists "Make lots of lists," advises Diane Morgan, the author of The New … [Read more...] about 27 Great Tips for Thanksgiving from Food Writers
Sick of Cooking? Get Thanksgiving To Go
Cajun fried turkey dinner from Williams Sonoma If you don't feel like cooking a big holiday meal, it's OK. As someone who encourages people to cook, you might expect a different message for me, but give yourself a break. Maybe this is the year to try something different and … [Read more...] about Sick of Cooking? Get Thanksgiving To Go
How to host a small Thanksgiving
Q. I normally fly home for Thanksgiving for a big dinner. This year, I am staying put, so it will just be me, my husband and a couple of 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 … [Read more...] about How to host a small Thanksgiving
Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
