15 Things You Didn't Know You Need to Know for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is less than one week away. You've got your essentials covered and your guest list set, but here are 15 things you didn't know you need to know for Turkey Day.
Yep, that's just what it sounds like: Stuffing baked in a Bundt pan, iced with mashed potatoes, drizzled with cranberry sauce and garnished with fried onions for an entirely new Thanksgiving side dish experience. Get the recipe and watch Food Network Kitchens show you how it's done.
Thinking of upping the ante this year and stuffing your turkey with a duck and a chicken? Watch some experts give Guy a bird-by-bird tutorial on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
#3. How to Make Fried Croissant Doughnuts (Fro-Cro-Dos)
We all love our Thanksgiving pie, but you'll really wow guests by serving up Food Network Kitchens' take on Dominique Ansel's world-famous Cronuts™. They're easier to make than you think — just watch our step-by-step how-to.
For the first time since 1888, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving this year. This means you should add some latkes to your Turkey Day spread. Rachael's easy potato-carrot pancakes double as an awesome Thanksgiving side.
Black Friday shopping calls for serious caffeine, and Alton has tips for brewing the perfect cup(s) of joe to get you through.
Have your designated Thanksgiving table-setter watch this video so his or her work looks more impressive than ever.
It's Thanksgiving morning and your turkey is still hard as a rock. Anne Burrell's got you covered.
Last year at Thanksgiving Live, Food Network stars like Giada, Bobby and Sunny told us what they'd serve as a turkey alternative.
This condiment is a staple on the Thanksgiving table, but you really eat only a little of it. Here's what to make with the rest.
Many believe stuffing is the best part of the Thanksgiving feast, so why should gluten-free guests miss out? Make them Giada's wild rice stuffing studded with bacon; your bread-eating friends and relatives will surely sneak some too.
For vegetarian guests, whip up this easy shepherd's pie with some of the mashed potatoes you've already made, plus many of the same ingredients you have on hand to roast the turkey.
Giada knows how to keep the littlest guests happy and tantrum-free.
Your guests are due in 10 minutes and the wine's not chilled? (Obviously, there was no room for it in the refrigerator!) Check out this quick, fridge-free method.
When guests stay all weekend long, Thanksgiving dinner isn't the only meal you're making. Use leftover turkey for Rachael's corn-studded chili, perfect for football watching.
We know what you really need when it comes to Thanksgiving prep: more time. Ina's no-cook starters save the day.
Find more how-tos, recipes and tips for the Turkey Day feast at Food Network's Thanksgiving Central.
