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
'Tis the season as we join host Marc Summers for a full hour of Holiday Treats Unwrapped. Visit the Swiss Colony as they prep for their busiest time, see how a snow globe becomes an edible sweet, and check out a company building gingerbread houses. Stop by a restaurant celebrating turkey day every day, and discover one bird that gets a presidential pardon. Then discover the secrets behind honey-baked ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, Christmas cookies and Reddi Whip. Plus, see how Mrs. Smith's is making pumpkin pies, and get a sip of a soda celebrating the holidays.
Tiffani Thiessen and husband, Brady Smith, host a holiday party for their nearest and dearest friends, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and his wife, Catriona; Tim and Elisa DeKay; and Jason and Naomi Priestly. This festive feast features a whole Smoked Turkey with Crispy Skin, Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing, Cheesy Potatoes au Gratin, homemade boozy Blood Orange Cranberry Sauce and fresh-baked Gruyere and Thyme Rolls. For dessert, Tiffani serves up Brady's favorite, Bourbon Pecan Pie with Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream. Of course, it's not the holidays without some sparkle: For her festive bash, Tiffani fashions a bubbly bar where her guests create their own sparkling cocktails.
Food Network answers the top ten most popular viewer questions of all time when "DFN: Thanksgiving Top Ten," counts down the most requested viewer Thanksgiving cooking quandaries ever. You'll get the most wanted Turkey recipes, carving tips, sensational sides, incredible cranberry sauce, groovy gravy, amazing mashed potatoes, delicious desserts and even drinks. To present this holy grail of holiday info, our chef's double your pleasure by pairing up to cook together in the kitchen! Our chefs will also offer their own personal favorite Turkey Day tips, hints and personal stories. By responding directly to our viewer's needs, DFN Thanksgiving Top Ten really gives the people what they want.