On this episode of Essence, Emeril shows how to make some great Thanksgiving recipes that will have your family lined up for seconds. He shows us how to make Braised Duck with Prunes and Armagnac, Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Nutmeg and Sour Cream, Bacon and Sauteed and Steamed String Beans. And to top it off he makes a Spiced Hard Cider Punch. It's Thanksgiving dinner only the way that Emeril can serve it up at its best.
It will be rocket science for Chef Emeril Lagasse when the ultimate "take-out" meal is served to the astronauts onboard the International Space Station. Lagasse is the first celebrity chef to have meals developed for NASA astronauts and the first person to have those recipes served in space. This one-hour special features the painstaking process of recipe development between Nasa and Emeril, the shuttle launch of Emeril's food, as well as Emeril's satellite chat with the astronauts after they have enjoyed their meal of Jambalaya, Kicked-Up Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pudding.
It's the holiday season and your friends and family are on their way over — with their appetites. Rachael Ray's holiday gift to you is a festive meal for a crowd with everything but the stress ... on your table in under an hour! At the center of the table: Soy and Cider Brined Turkey on Toast Points With Maple-Soy Gravy. To go with that, three delicious sides: Orange and Paprika Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Barbecued Corn Succotash and Roasted Sugar Snap Peas With Black Pepper. The holidays have never been so deliciously easy!
How about the best roast chicken, sinfully good mashed potatoes and the most decadent bread pudding? Today, Aida is filling the kitchen with the intoxicating aromas of some of her favorite comfort foods.
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.