Sandra Lee wants to save you money and time; on her money saving menu are Blackened Catfish With Sauteed Vegetables, a tasty BBQ Beef stir-fry and a yummy Orange Fizz cocktail and Orange Cream Pop for dessert. Sandra puts her extras to work with a "Round 2 Recipe" for Cajun Dirty Rice and a great recipe for Cold Noodle Salad available only at foodnetwork.com.
Ina Garten is giving traditional Thanksgiving dinner dishes a modern twist. To start, it's out with the big bird and in with Tuscan Turkey Roulade, which is easy to make and carve. For side dishes, Ina makes Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes and one-pan Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables. Finally, her dazzling holiday dessert is Pumpkin Flan with Maple Caramel.
Nancy Fuller's family is gathering at the farmhouse for another Fuller Thanksgiving, but this year the kids are in charge of everything from the centerpieces to the place settings. Nancy prepares a Thanksgiving feast featuring a Roasted and Braised Turkey with Cognac Gravy, Root Vegetable Mash with Thyme Brown Butter, Pecan Pie and, for the grownups, Bourbon Cranberry Cocktails.
Ree Drummond shares homemade takes on star dishes from her Mercantile store in town. There's BBQ Glazed Half Chicken with Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts -- a real menu winner. Then, she makes Chocolate Almond Croissants from the bakery and incredible Parmesan Garlic Fries from the deli. Ree finishes things off with a delicious, easy Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla.
Giada De Laurentiis and Todd host a twilight party in their Malibu backyard, complete with fun camp-style food! Todd sets up a tent, pillows and sleeping bags for Jade and Julian, as Giada prepares a campy menu of Lamb Sliders, Penne With Roasted Vegetables and Prosciutto, and to stay warm, White Hot Chocolate With Marshmallow Stirrers.
It's back to basics on Thanksgiving pot luck parties. There's a foolproof no stress Turkey Roulade, with easy sides; Roasted Vegetables With Simple String Beans and the classics with the volume turned up, Cranberry Conserve and Homemade Gravy. Then for dessert, Gingerbread Cupcakes With Orange Frosting plus a festive table setting by Ina's new stylist Robert Ruffino.