5 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes! Our Top Foolproof Recipes for Every Home Cook (Re-release)

Do you feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of Thanksgiving recipes and techniques coming at you? Not sure where to start?

We're rereleasing this episode to help unlock your best holiday meal with foolproof recipes to satisfy and impress all the guests at your Thanksgiving table.

We’re covering 5 essentials: classic roast turkey, the creamiest mashed potatoes, rich gravy, an exciting veggie side, and a stunning dessert to finish off the meal.

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

1. Reliable tips and techniques for the perfect (never dry) turkey
2. The secret to creamy, make-ahead mashed potatoes
3. Simple, standout touches to veggies, sides, and desserts that will impress your guests

Listen now to create a Thanksgiving feast filled with essential dishes and expert tips that guarantee a smooth, memorable holiday!

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Links:

Classic plug-in turkey roaster

How to dry brine a turkey from The Kitchn

Digital meat thermometer

Sonya’s go-to roast turkey

Turkey stock from roasted turkey wings from How Sweet Eats

Classic last-minute gravy with turkey stock by Julia Moskin and Kim Severeson for NYT Cooking

Ultra creamy mashed potatoes made with a ricer or food mill by Andy Baraghani for Bon Appetit

And perfect mashed potatoes (no special gear required) by Elise Bauer for Simply Recipes

How to reheat mashed potatoes from The Kitchn

Hetty Lui McKinnon’s sticky gochujang brussels sprouts from her cookbook