Guy Fieri finds America's classic plate, the turkey dinner: at a Boston joint where it's Thanksgiving every day of the year and even Bill Clinton's dropped by; in Northern California, where a restaurant owner and turkey farmer doesn't just put turkey on the menu, it IS the menu; and in Florida, where a family-owned joint is dishing up the ultimate turkey dinner, tur-duck-en -- turkey, duck and chicken, all in one.
It's Thanksgiving reinvented: an any time of year turkey, plus four more dishes that can bring that turkey day flavor to your table any time of year. Roasted, Brined Turkey Breast With Maple Worcestershire Gravy And Fruit And Nut Pilaf; Broccoli And Cauliflower Gratin Mac 'n Cheese; Roasted Mushrooms. Parsnip, Potatoes And Spinach Casserole; Ginger-Soy Carrot Soup; Turkey And Mushroom Creamy Tomato "Gravy" With Gnocchi.
It's a three-day countdown to the ultimate frontier-style Thanksgiving dinner, with Ree Drummond's delicious ideas for the perfect make-ahead family feast. Two days out, Ree starts on her Maple Whiskey Turkey, and stunning sides of Very Berry Cranberry Sauce, Parker House Rolls, Mashed Potatoes with Shallots, and Herbed Cornbread for Southern Dressing. On Thanksgiving Eve, Ree continues her foolproof prep plan by making her Beautiful Brussels Sprouts and Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce. As Thanksgiving dawns, she roasts the turkey, makes the Maple Whiskey Gravy, and kicks back with family.
The experts at Food Network weigh in on whether a turkey cooks better when it's covered or uncovered, as well as the best way to cover your bird while it's in the oven.
A Thanksgiving meal for the other 364 days of the year. Turkey Cutlets with Sausage and Zucchini and Tipsy Gravy; Easiest-Ever Baked Stuffed Apples with Ice Cream