Tagged: Thanksgiving
Recipes
Harvest Salad
Chef John's hearty salad is a delicious combination of crisp greens, sweet apples and salty cheese. Top this salad off with his tangy Apple Vinaigrette or any salad dressing you have at home.
Acorn Squash with Root Vegetable Risotto
Acorn squash is a unique fall vegetable that can offer a bit of sweetness to savory dishes. It pairs nicely as the base for this flavorful Root Vegetable Risotto
Baked Chicken Thigh with Bourbon-Maple Drizzle
This bourbon-maple reduction tops off lightly seasoned chicken thighs for a tasty dinner entree.
Squash Medley
This colorful medley of fresh vegetables makes for an easy, flavorful side dish.
Classic Fall Pumpkin Cake
A must try for those who love pumpkin desserts! Top this cake with Chef Kate's Cream Cheese Frosting.
UClub Pumpkin Pie
Traditional pumpkin pie - warm spices, smooth, and delicious.
UClub Pecan Pie
Chef Katie's pecan pie is buttery, sweet, and chock-full of nuts.
UClub Cranberry Relish
Cranberries need a surprising amount of sugar to make relish tasty and still tart.
Roast Turkey
Chef John advises to cook your turkey a day or two ahead of time. What are the advantages? Opens up oven time on Thanksgiving day, precision cooking of both white and dark meat, delicious turkey stock.
Turkey Gravy
Homemade turkey stock takes the flavor up a notch. But homemade gravy is divine regardless.
Mashed Potatoes
The secret to perfect mashed potatoes: add the butter before the liquid!
Sweet Potato, Nut, & Cherry Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
All the tastes of Thanksgiving served on a bed of greens. Delightful!
Stuffed Pumpkin
The carrots, shallots, and other vegetables in this recipe add a hearty flavor that compliments the sweetness of the pumpkin. You can even add jalapeño seeds for heat!
Cranberry Glaze
This deliciously sweet glaze pairs perfectly with any meat, poultry, or wild game.
Articles
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Holiday Cooking: How to Stress Less and Enjoy More
Chef John Findley and Chef Katie Cowsert shared their expertise--and recipes--on cooking for a crowd. While you're not likely to have 800 guests (like the UClub), their advice will help you manage your small crowd.
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Turkey
Everything you need to know to buy and prepare your holiday bird! This is an update from an article originally posted in November 2016.
Thanksgiving Turkey (and Sides) Tips
(It seems timely to re-post this article from November 2018) Be kind to your guests and to yourself. Make sure to handle and cook your turkey and the sides properly.
Be Grateful and Be Healthy
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, take a moment to learn about why expressing gratitude can make you healthier!
