Guy Fieri has a lot to be thankful for, so Thanksgiving at the ranch is a multi-day affair that includes a Friendsgiving cocktail party with some of his best chef pals. Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the party with mouthwatering Hot Brie Sandwiches with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Ricotta and Brussels Sprouts Crostini. Eric Greenspan reinvents a traditional holiday dish with his Sweet Potato Latkes with Marshmallow Creme Fraiche. Aarti Sequeira prepares Thanksgiving Samosas, while Carl Ruiz takes a Latin approach to his dish with Turkey and Cranberry Empanadas. Aaron May mixes up Portuguese Sangria with cranberry and cinnamon to go with a delicious dessert of Fried Hand Pies with pumpkin and pecan.
The Kitchen crew is huddled up to get you ready for your big-game bash, starting with Jeff Mauro's Stuffed Italian Beef Stromboli. Then, get fresh party planning tips, and the slow cooker is the MVP with two dishes to wow the crowd. There are three twists on guacamole, and Chef Anne joins the crew to cook up her Killer Turkey Burgers. Geoffrey Zakarian takes us to the end zone with his 5 o'clock somewhere beer cocktail.
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Time to let Mama sleep in while you rise and shine in the kitchen! Claire shows us how to make a decadent French toast cooked to a golden perfection and stuffed with a creamy hazelnut spread. You can't forget the meat of the meal! Claire cooks up deliciously juicy and spicy turkey patties. Next, try a simple and crunchy granola good enough to keep Mama going all day long. For something refreshing and light, a zesty lemon syrup that mom can use any day, drizzled over fresh fruit. Last but not least, Claire makes a hot malted vanilla drink perfect for you and mama to enjoy together. Wake up your inner chef while Mama relaxes today on 5 Ingredient Fix!
Ina Garten's favorite part of Thanksgiving is the sides, and she is sharing past classics and new favorites. There's Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding, Homemade Gravy and Cranberry Fruit Conserve. She has new ideas for sprouts, sauteed, roasted, shredded and taste-tested by Bobby Flay, and Ina makes the best Haricots Verts with Dill and Hazelnuts. Then, there's amazing Celery Root and Apple Puree and Classic Mashed Potatoes with Three Variations, and Root Vegetable Gratin is make-ahead and marvelous. For roasted vegetables, Ina's got cauliflower, carrots, kale and a new favorite, Roasted Broccolini with Cheddar. Plus, Nigella Lawson, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Jennifer Garner and Chef Massimo Bottura share their must-have Thanksgiving dishes. Forget the turkey -- Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides.
Sandra made a huge dinner last night for Thanksgiving, and she's stuck with a ton of leftovers. So she came up with a clever semi-homemade way to use them! This way there's no wasting food, and it's super cheap. Sandra will show how to transform leftover food into a mouth-watering meal. First up, inventive Green Bean Stuffed Portobellos made with items from yesterdays feast. Then there's Potato Blini with Caviar, which transforms everyday leftovers into a sophisticated meal. Next, Turkey Hash with Country Gravy, which cleverly combines three delicious Thanksgiving menu favorites. Next, a few fall side dishes are sweetened up in a Sweet Potato Cake with Coconut Frosting. Then it's cocktail time with a sparkling Burgundy Bubbler.