Ree Drummond is sharing all her great recipes, tips and secrets to pulling off the complete Thanksgiving feast! On the menu, Ree's Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey brined overnight in My Favorite Turkey Brine, complete with all the sides and trimmings to die for; homemade Cornbread Dressing With Sausage and Apples, Sweet Roasted Rosemary Acorn Squash Wedges, Cranberry Sauce, and Green Beans and Tomatoes.
It's Christmas dinner at Giada De Laurentiis' home, and family members reveal their Secret Santas and exchange gifts. Giada celebrates the day with a beautiful sit-down dinner and several dishes that can be made in advance, including a Stuffed Tricolore Pork Loin, Roasted Acorn Squash Agro Dolce, Chopped Romaine and Radicchio Salad and Black and White Brownie Ice Cream Cake.
On Thursdays, Damaris goes out swing dancing. This week, she invites her boyfriend to join her for a light and easy weeknight dinner of Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives and Parsnip, Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage, Barley and Goat Cheese, and "Dance the Night Away" Energy bars to enliven their spirits before the dance and keep them light on their feet.
Its Berry Time! Fresh picked berry flavors are blended with savory preparations in Sandras Blackberry and Herb Filet Mignon. On the side, sweet and savory Acorn Squash with Raspberry Stuffing. Then a delicious Warm Spinach Salad with Eggs and Bacon. The berry theme continues in a Mixed Berry Crumble that uses a slow cooker and a fun Nuts and Berries Martini garnished with fresh berries.
'Tis the season for delicious food! Bobby Flay and Damaris Phillips get in the spirit with Baklava and Christmas Punch while they reminisce about holiday traditions and memories. Then they cook up some incredible holiday dishes, including Bobby's Spicy Lobster with Fettuccini and Anchovy Bread Crumbs. Damaris adds her Seared Acorn Squash with Tahini to the menu as well as her Roasted Green Beans.
Valerie Bertinelli and her best gals are getting together to give thanks for each other before heading off for their family celebrations. Valerie's got the perfect Thanksgiving meal with Sweet and Salty Pepitas, Acorn Squash and Baby Bitter Greens with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing, and a perfectly Deep-Fried Turkey topped with gravy. For dessert, there's homemade Pumpkin Pie served with a tangy Cinnamon Buttermilk Whipped Cream.
The Kitchen whips up everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and shares tips for making enough room in the oven for them all. Sunny Anderson heats things up with her Cheesy Bacon Cornbread Dressing, and Marcela Valladolid makes an Herb Roasted Acorn Squash that is sure to be a star on any table. Try two new twists on mashed potatoes with Katie Lee's French Onion Potatoes and Geoffrey Zakarian's Pomme Duchess. For dessert, Jeff Mauro serves up a treat with his No Bake Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie. A special guest joins the gang as they toast the holiday with Geoffrey's Butternut Squash Sidecar.
Ree Drummond is cooking a collection of budget friendly dinners, starting with a fancy yet frugal Chicken Stroganoff with buttery parsley noodles that's perfect for dinner parties. Then, impressive Sausage and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash is an economical all-in-one winner, and inexpensive shortcut Puff Pastry Pizzas are just the thing for an easy weeknight dinner. Finally, thrifty mashup Meatball Sub Quesadillas are a quick, anytime meal.
Ina Garten shares recipes that use her favorite good ingredients starting with good chocolate in her Chocolate Pecan Meringue Torte. Next, good maple syrup and lemon are turned into sublime side dishes including Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash as well as Tuscan Roasted Potatoes and Lemon. Good mustard is the magic ingredient in her Crispy Chicken Thighs with Mustard Sauce that are good enough for company. Finally, good salt is the secret to her Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies -- officially Ina's favorite cookies ever.