How to Cook Everything: Thanksgiving: 20 Recipes for the Big Day and 29 Variations
By Mark Bittman
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Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a bit of a project—but a rewarding one—and with this inspiring collection of recipes from Mark Bittman, author of the award-winning How to Cook Everything series, anyone can be confident preparing the big meal. Here is a quick reference that's sure to be your kitchen companion for many holidays to come.
How to Cook Everything Thanksgiving includes 20 of Bittman's favorite celebration recipes—plus 29 variations and helpful how-to illustrations—to ensure you feast well without all the hassle. Complete with both beloved classics and non-traditional ideas, from easy appetizer dips and autumnal sides to the iconic turkey, vegetarian mains, and delicious, make-ahead desserts, this is one guest that's always invited to Thanksgiving dinner.
Mark Bittman
MARK BITTMAN, guest editor, is the author of more than thirty books, including the How to Cook Everything series and the #1 New York Times bestseller VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health . . . for Good. He was a food columnist, an opinion columnist, and the lead magazine food writer at the New York Times, where he started writing in 1984 and remained for more than thirty years.
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How to Cook Everything - Mark Bittman
List of Recipes and Sidebars
Please Pass the Gravy
Timing the Big Meal
Starters and Soups
5 Easy Dips
Sour Cream or Yogurt Dip
Onion Dip
Mustard-Horseradish Dip
Smoked Salmon or Trout Dip
Watercress or Arugula Dip
Butternut Squash Soup
Turnip or Celery Root Soup
Carrot-Ginger Soup
The Turkey
Classic Roast Turkey, with Gravy
Turkey Gravy
Stock Options
Timing for Defrosting Large Birds
Timing for Roasting Turkey
To Brine or Not to Brine?
Other Good Main Dishes
Autumn Millet Bake
White Bean and Celery Root Gratin
White Bean and Celery Root Gratin, Tuscan Style
White Bean and Vegetable Gratin with Bulgur Crust
Salmon Roasted in Butter
Salmon Roasted with Herbs
Salmon Roasted with Buttered Hazelnuts
Cornish Hens and Sauerkraut
Crown Roast of Pork
Stuffing and Bread
My Favorite Bread Stuffing
Bread Stuffing with Sage and Chestnuts
Bread Stuffing with Sausage
Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms
Corn Bread
Corny Corn Bread
Bacon Corn Bread
The Sides
Cranberry Relish with Orange and Ginger
Quick-Glazed Carrots
Maple-Glazed Carrots or Parsnips
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions
Green Beans with Crisp Shallots
Beets with Pistachio Butter
Mashed Potatoes
Smashed
Potatoes
Garlicky Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
More Ways to Flavor Mashed Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes
Rich Spinach Gratin
Smoky Onion Gratin
Wild Rice Pilaf
Wild Rice with Dried Fruit
Wild Rice with Curried Nuts
Wild Rice with Chestnuts
Wake Up Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
Desserts
Pumpkin Pie
Sweet Potato Pie
Apple Crisp
Cranberry-Orange Crisp
Poached Pears with Vanilla
Poached Pears in Red Wine
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Please Pass the Gravy
Thanksgiving is the great American holiday for eating. Is dinner at your place this year? Then be prepared to serve up a feast, even if you’re delegating some dishes to guests. Whether you go it alone or decide to let others pitch in, your job as host is to get a great meal on the table while trying to keep everyone relaxed and happy. And that’s precisely why the day also can be more than a little stressful, especially if it’s your first time making the turkey, you’ve never baked a pie, or you’re cooking for a bunch of family and friends. (Or all of the above!)
But with a little planning, the process can actually be a pleasure—one where the payoff is enormously rewarding. The goal of this ebook is to provide all the recipes and information you need to get the most out of the holiday meal, whether your table is set for a crowd or a cozy dinner for two.
As far as I’m concerned, a Thanksgiving menu can be classic or unorthodox. Though of course the choice isn’t that simple: There are expectations, special requests, and cherished dishes. (Just remember, this year’s change-up could become next year’s family tradition.) If you’re the host, start by evaluating your options. You could stick with the classic: turkey and all the trimmings. Or maybe go for an alternative centerpiece with the usual sides; or start with soup and serve lots of snacks and everyone’s favorite minor dishes. You could even go all vegetarian. If entertaining guests is a priority, you might want choose a meal you can make entirely ahead of time. The recipes in this collection will help you take the meal in all of these directions. Whatever you decide, remember that you will do no one—not your guests, not the meal, and certainly not yourself—any favors by attempting more than you can handle. So be realistic about what can be accomplished, do as much as you can in advance, and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
A chief cause of stress