Ina Garten's favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is the side dishes, and she's leaving no vegetable unturned for side dishes that will steal the spotlight at the big feast. There's everything from Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding with Homemade Gravy and Cranberry Fruit Conserve to Haricots Verts with Dill and Hazelnuts. Then she shares tasty ideas for Sauteed Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, plus Celery Root and Apple Puree. Ina starts with Classic Mashed Potatoes and takes them in three new directions: Truffled Mashed Potatoes, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. In the oven, a colorful Roasted Beet, Butternut Squash and Apple Salad bakes along with a make-ahead Root Vegetable Gratin. There are even some cool, side-inspired table setting ideas. Ina also asks friends to reveal their must-have Thanksgiving sides. For Nigella Lawson, its Red Cabbage with Pomegranate, and Chef Marcus Samuelsson has to have his Killer Collards. Ina's biggest fan, actress Jennifer Garner, makes her grandmother Exie Mae Garner's Sweet Potato Casserole in an episode of her "Pretend Cooking Show" shot especially for Ina.
Grab a mixing bowl because it's cookie time at The Cooking Loft. Alex and the students will make a dozens of cookies that use several different techniques. From Sandwich cookies to No-Bake treats to Handmade Butter delights, everyone's sweet tooth will be satisfied.
Celebrate everyone’s favorite sweet treat with the ultimate celebration for chocoholics everywhere. Pudding, cookies, cocktails — it’s all chocolate, all the time at this special party. Recipes include Chocolate Risotto Pudding, Piedmontese "No Bake" Chocolate Amaretto Cookies, Chocolate "Soup" with Raspberry Salad and a Chocolate Espresso Martini.
Tune in as Sara helps you set up a pantry that will make cooking a breeze.
Recipes: Cheese-Swirl Tuna Casserole with Green Peas and Mint; Roasted Peppers with Capers and Olives with a Balsamic Vinaigrette; Chocolate Peanut-Butter No Bake Cookies
What's your favorite cookie? Macadamia, Spiced or Chocolate. Take your pick and Bake Along with Sara tonight on Cooking Live's first ever Bake Along.White Chocolate Chunk-Macadamia Nut Cookies; Spiced Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting; Black and White Cookies and Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies.