Thanksgiving

Let's talk turkey! Whether you are an experienced cook or making a turkey for the first time, we have some tips to make this Thanksgiving filled with delicious memories. We'll get a great recipe from the famous Irish Chef, Darina Allen --yep, the Celtic Tiger celebrates an American Thanksgiving! Tales of diaster from the Turkey Hotline and tips from the Do-Ahead Diva. Plus Native American culture and lore, baking with Dorie Greenspan and much more.
Listen » (originally aired 11/18/06)

Whether you are an experienced cook or making a turkey for the first time, we have some tips to make this Thanksgiving filled with delicious memories. All it takes is a little "smoke and mirrors" magic to make a big meal like Thanksgiving come together. Cookbook author and columnist Pam Anderson turns the "get everything on the table at once" into a quick "prest-o, change-o." Discover my "pink muu-muu moment" and other Thanksgiving tales of disaster. And a young sommelier gives some wine advice that's helpful for the twenty-something first-time wine buyer as well as the rest of us!
Listen » (originally aired 11/19/05)

Plus, an illustrated guide to roasting and carving a turkey (download .jpg):
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(From The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. Used with permission.)

Recipes

For Starters:
Jim Coleman's Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Fresh Tarragon
Jim Coleman's Roasted Beet, Spinach and Walnut Salad
Loretta Oden's Ancho Chile Corn Fritters with Pueblo Salsa

On the Side:
Jim Coleman's Spiced Cranberry Relish
Jim Coleman's Thanksgiving Baked Pumpkin Slices
Celery Root Puree from Rick Rodgers, author of Celebrations 101

The Main Course:
Apple and Rice Stuffed Turkey Breast
Jim Coleman's Best Brined Turkey

For a Sweet Finish:
Jim Coleman's Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Spiced Pumpkin and Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake by Priscilla Martel