In this special Thanksgiving edition, your favorite Food Network stars and celebrities confess their Guilty Pleasures! Guy Fieri gets down with a turkey waffle, while Amanda Freitag raves about a deliciously decadent cake and actor Joey Lawrence obsesses over a gravy-covered concoction. Plus, Aaron Sanchez dishes about an outrageous three-bird feast!
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends, offering tips for pulling off the perfect holiday dinner from start to finish. For this meal, Giada prepares an array of holiday dishes with a modern spin, like Pumpkin Alfredo Lasagna Rolls, Crispy Truffled Turkey and Caramelized Apple Semifreddo Cake.
Marc Summers is getting the 'main' story on some savory side dishes. See how beans are made ready to eat, and learn the secrets behind Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing. Plus, watch as salad gets bagged by the bushels.
Alex makes some of her greatest hits of Indian Dishes. Taken from her childhood memories of her Mother cooking with Indian spices, Alex adds her own authentic style to each dish. Braised chicken thighs are slathered in a tomato sauce and infused with a blast of spices. For a side, Alex turns an innocent head cabbage into an unforgettable side of Indian mischief. The appetizer is cauliflower dusted with smoked paprika, coated in beer batter, and fried into little fritter nuggets. Plus, she bakes some tangy Indian bread, naan, which acts like an extra utensil for all of these dishes.
The Kitchen has tips, tricks, and no-fail recipes to help you win Thanksgiving. The holiday menu kicks off with Geoffrey Zakarian's Pomegranate Moscow Mule and Katie Lee Biegel's Pimento Cheese Pepper Poppers. Then, Jeff Mauro's Coffee Chili Rubbed Turkey Tenderloin with Red Eye BBQ Sauce is the star of the show, paired with sensational sides like Alex Guarnaschelli's Wild and Basmati Rice Timbale with Cranberries and Pecans, as well as Geoffrey's Pommes Aligot. For dessert, Sunny Anderson's Happy Family Sheet-Pan Pie is perfect for sharing at the Thanksgiving table. Plus, get the scoop on the new season of Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown!
Whethey they're smoked, grilled, or barbecued, the best side dishes are almost as popular as the main attraction. Visit Kansas City for smoky "killer beans" and a sports favorite, barbecued nachos. Plus, Miami's Latin grilled Provoleta cheese & Venice Beach's boardwalk for gourmet sausages.
Molly Yeh's mom is visiting the farm for the weekend, so Molly's cooking a supper with all her mom's favorite dishes, starting with Chicken Paprikash. For sides, she makes Spatzle and Zucchini with Walnut Pesto, and dessert is her cute Stuffed Challah Hedgehogs.
Bobby Flay takes the classic dishes from his favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, to his favorite place -- the outdoor grill! For this summertime feast, Bobby cooks Cajun Brined Turkey two different ways and serves it alongside Grilled Idaho Potatoes With Crabmeat-Green Onion Dressing, Grilled Crawfish With Tabasco-Tarragon Butter, and an Eggplant Casserole With Red Pepper Pesto and Cajun Breadcrumbs.
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.