Donna shows the class how to achieve The Perfect Turkey with Perfect Gravy. Menu planning is an important lesson as the students find time to make Screaming Heads (Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto and Cream) and a Roasted Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake with Pecan Crust. The students take a break with Gordon who makes his Crowd Pleaser Coffees.
Bill Bellamy and Nicole Sullivan are on the right team when Tiffani Thiessen invites them over for a game day feast. Tiffani will be tackling terrifically tender Pulled Pork Sandwiches with a bright and crunchy Brussels Sprouts Slaw. Her refreshing and bubbly, Summer Shandy is guaranteed to score big points. For the touchdown, Honey Baked Ginger Wings and Loaded Baby Baked Potatoes.
Emeril is getting ready for his favorite meal of the year and he's pulling out all the stops! His menu features a brined, herb roasted turkey with a chestnut and sage stuffing; twice baked potatoes; bacon brussel sprouts; cranberry and orange sauce; sweet potato and pecan pie. It's the perfect menu to keep your family and friends happy, happy, happy.
Musical guest: Trisha Yearwood
We're cooking up some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes from the kitchens of our Food Network family, as Giada De Laurentiis, Ree Drummond, Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay, Nancy Fuller and Damaris Phillips share their best recipes, tips, and secrets. Thanksgiving is covered top to bottom, from traditional turkey and gravy, to bacon bourbon Brussels sprouts and smashed potato casserole, to pumpkin and apple pies.
With recipes for Forever Roasted Lamb with Roasted Winter Vegetables, Risotto al Cabernet, Roasted Beet Onion and Orange Salad, and Peppermint Mock Misu, Michael is going to show you how to throw a dinner party full of elegance.
Gameplan 1 Day Before Party:
Peel, dice and boil sweet potatoes for Roasted Vegetables. Trim, halve and blanch brussel sprouts. Drain, cool and store sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts in refrigerator overnight.
For Roasted Beet Onion and Orange Salad. Wash, trim and roast beets. Trim pearl onions and toss with olive oil.
Toast and grind spices for Fennel Spice Rub. Store overnight.
Add pearl onions to beets in the oven and roast until both beets and onions are tender. Cool and store separately in refrigerator overnight.
Morning of the Party (At least 8 hours before meal is served):
Peel and chop onions and herbs for Forever Roasted Lamb. Sauté onion herb mixture.
Prepare lamb leg by slicing it open and laying it flat. Season the leg with salt and pepper and reserved Fennel Spice Rub. Stuff with half of the onion and herb mixture. Roll up and tie the leg. Season outside and roast with carrots and celery on low temp for 7 hours.
Simmer brandy syrup and chop peppermint for Peppermint Mock-misu. Blend chocolate and ricotta filling. Assemble Mock-misu, cover and store in refrigerator until service.
One Hour before the Party:
Cover lamb with remaining onion herb mixture and cover with foil. Roast lamb for an additional hour.
Sauté onions and rice for Risotto al Cabernet and add the wine and the first ladle of stock. In another pan, sauté reserved brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. Finish vegetables in oven and season with chopped herbs and garlic.
Finish Risotto al Zinfandel with remaining broth, wine and cheese. Pour the risotto onto a platter and serve hot.
Pull lamb from oven and serve on a platter with roasted vegetables.
Assemble Roasted Beet, Onion and Orange Salad by peeling and dicing beets and plating them with oranges, roasted pearl onions, hazelnuts and vinaigrette.
Serve the Peppermint Mock-misu for dessert.
Eat and Enjoy!
Mary McCartney is making the perfect meal for family celebrations with the perfect guest -- her dad, the legendary musician and songwriter Sir Paul McCartney. It's a classic British Roast Dinner with a shortcut, store-bought roast and all of the McCartney family's favorite homemade sides: a vegan version of the Yorkshire Puddings that Mary's dad loves, a take on the Celebration Stuffing that Mary's mum taught her to make, a spin on Brussels sprouts in a stir-fried slaw, beautiful Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Parsnips and lashings of must-have Red Wine Gravy. Sir Paul gives the holiday feast a taste test and shares the secret recipe to his signature cocktail, a Maccarita. There are entertaining tips and great times in this totally unique party for two with one of the greatest stars in the world and his incredible daughter.
It's high class without high cash as Michael hosts another low cost, high impact meal that will save you time and money entertaining. With recipes for Bean Cassoulet with; Fennel Spiced Chicken and Roasted Vegetables; Roasted Peppers and Pecorino Cheese; Toasted Coconut Flan
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
Roast Peppers on burner or hot plate. Steam roasted peppers in a paper bag for a few minutes.
Combine fennel seeds, white pepper corn, and coriander. Roast the seeds dry in a sauté pan, and grind the mixture with some gray salt. Put in a container and save for the party.
Peal, remove seeds, and tear apart roasted peppers. Season with salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Plate, cover, and refrigerate peppers for the party.
Day of the Party:
Toast shredded coconut for flan dessert.
Cut and blanche brussel sprouts for cassoulet.
Combine and simmer coconut milk, milk, and cream in a sauce pan for flan dessert. Add toasted coconut.
Slice and caramelize onions, Parsnips, peeled celery and carrots for cassoulet. Add blanched brussel sprouts and season with salt, pepper, and fennel spice rub.
Separate chicken for cassoulet, heavily season with fennel spice rub, and caramelize in pan.
1 Hour Before Party:
Slice pancetta, add a couple cloves of garlic, and cook in your cast iron pan. Once caramelized add white beans, chicken, and vegetables. Bake cassoulet.
Whisk eggs and egg yolks together. Strain in coconut milk mixture. Make caramel for flan dessert. Ladle caramel and custard into mason jars and bake in the oven in a water bath. Remove from mason jars after dinner and serve.
Slice pecorino cheese and add to roasted peppers with Italian parsley.
Eat and Enjoy!