There's no denying that Damaris Phillips' mother is the queen of Thanksgiving, but her kids are ready to throw their hats in the ring and show off their own signature recipes. First, turkey two ways: Chicken-Fried Turkey Breast with Cranberry Mustard Dipping Sauce from Damaris, and Smoked Whole Turkey from her brother Isaiah. Then, Damaris creates a decadent side of Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Sea Salt Marshmallow Caramels.
Who doesn't love meeting friends for an after-work drink and some yummy bites to share? Valerie Bertinelli invites her glam squad for happy hour, but doesn't wait for the end of a tough workweek on the Valerie's Home Cooking set to start the party! She whips up Turkey Cranberry Sliders, Roasted Cauliflower Popcorn with Chili Lime Seasoning, Jalapeno Fries with Roasted Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce, and a Key Lime Pie Martini.
The Kitchen is decking the halls for the holidays, starting with Jeff Mauro's affordable and impressive Porcini-Rubbed Roast Beef and two potato sides -- perfect for a holiday party! Actress Regina King stops by to help make Marcela Valladolid's Cheesecake with Pomegranate Sauce, and see how to switch up traditional party mix. Plus, DIY holiday wreaths made with household items, fresh design ideas for holiday parties, and Geoffrey's crowd-pleasing Cranberry Lemonade Punch cocktail.
Ree Drummond makes her must-have recipes for the feast with her girls in a Thanksgiving master class. There's her foolproof Simple Roasted Turkey with an incredible herby butter and easy Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing. Green Beans and Tomatoes are a fast spin on a favorite, and Ree has everything you need to know to make Classic Giblet Gravy and the trick to a Shortcut Cranberry Sauce. Join the Thanksgiving 101 as Ree shares all her holiday secrets.
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the kitchens of the Food Network, and get some great recipes too. Really Onion Dip; Rib Roast w/Cranberry-Apricot Stuffing.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Make the Dough
2 Days Ahead:
Make the Stuffing
1 Day Ahead:
Make the Dip
Stuff the Pork
Make the Mustard Sauce
On the Day:
Bake the Galette
Roast the Pork
The Kitchen goes back in time to give "oldie but goodie" Turkey Day staples a tasty update. Dynamic duo Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian team up for Thanksgiving's power couple: the Classic Thanksgiving Turkey and Vintage Cranberry Sauce Mold. Then, Katie Lee Biegel's spectacular sides -- Grits Dressing and Broccoli Casserole -- are not to be missed, Sunny Anderson gives her Grandma Williams' Squash Pie a citrusy makeover with Lemon Whipped Cream and Geoffrey finishes off the meal with the perfect Pan Gravy.