When the pressures on, Ina needs to pull a meal together in record time. This is a menu planning and making in advance, two weeks in advance - now that's organized! This is freezer friendly food. Turkey Lasagna, Pesto, Palmiers, Mango Daquiris and Hot White Chocolate and Frozen Berries. On the day, all Ina has to do is defrost and heat up!
Kardea Brown is keeping her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, intimate with a special meal for Ma and Grandma. Grandma always brings the turkey, so Kardea is taking on the sides. She hopes Grandma approves of her Candied Yams, and no Lowcountry Thanksgiving is complete without Oyster Stuffing. Kardea adds Sauteed Turnip Greens and Cranberry Custard Pie for a holiday menu to be thankful for!
Kardea Brown is celebrating the holiday season with her closest family and a traditional Sea Island menu. The stars of the table are Maple-Glazed Cornish Hens, and for sides, she makes the Lowcountry staple Limpin' Susan with Shrimp and her Grandma's Green Beans with Potatoes and Smoked Turkey. For dessert, Kardea turns to a Gullah classic, Sweet Potato Pone.
It's the big Thanksgiving dinner, and this year it's all about keeping it simple. Giada De Laurentiis asks her guests to each bring something that can be added to a large antipasti platter as an afternoon appetizer. Then, the big meal includes a Spicy Turkey Breast Cacciatore, Smokey Candied Carrots and Walnut Gremolata, Simple Wilted Greens and Chocolate Chunk Hazelnut Pie.
Giada De Laurentiis and her daughter, Jade, host a holiday party for her friends. Jade helps prepare the menu, prep for the party and plan the activity of making homemade Christmas gifts for a teacher or coach. The menu is a gourmet twist on kid favorites, including Jade's Home Fries, Turkey Parmesan Panini, Brie and Apple Panini and Double Chocolate Mint Cupcakes.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a festive Thanksgiving for family and friends. Setting up an extra-long table on the beach, Giada asks each family member to invite a friend and provides a personalized welcome message at each place setting. The guests enjoy a menu of Braised Turkey Braciole, Bacon Stuffing with Radicchio and Chestnuts, Brussels Sprouts Agrodolce and delicious Parmesan Apple Pie.
Molly Yeh invites her sister-in-law Anna and her baby Cliff over for a playdate with Molly's daughter Bernie. They work up quite an appetite with all that playing, so Molly makes Homemade Granola Bar Treats, juicy Falafel-Spiced Turkey Burgers, Grilled Corn Salad with a creamy Avocado Ranch and refreshing Carrot Apple Juice to wash it all down.
Ree Drummond gives Thanksgiving leftovers a luscious new lease of life. She makes the feast rise and shine in epic Day After Thanksgiving Breakfast Sandwiches before turning the big day bird into Turkey Spaghetti, a new holiday leftover staple. Then, her mash gets a sensational second chance in amazing Loaded Potato Croquettes, and dessert becomes an over-the-top Pecan Pie Milkshake.
Ree Drummond puts a fresh spin on dinner with a one-pan Chicken Cauliflower Skillet topped with smoky yogurt and Rustic Turkey Meatball Pasta with a surprising spin on the sauce. Then, there's Orange Ginger Steak Stir-Fry that's fast and fabulous and Grilled Pita Pizzas piled high with vegetables for a solo supper. It's all about great eats and good choices.
Sandra has got her sister Kimber and friend Cari to help with a great menu for Thanksgiving leftovers. Sandra gets things going with a simple Spiced Wine. Then, check out her great Turkey Chilaquiles. Plus, a delicious Next Day Empanada with mashed potatoes and green beans. Don't forget dessert, Sweet Potato Squares are the perfect treat and for cocktail time a refreshing Mapletini.