Thanksgiving Live! Behind the Scenes

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Ina's turkey

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Rich Freeda, 2013, Cooking Channel, LLC, All Rights Reserved

Ina's Accidental Turkey is a success! Bobby and Giada applaud the results.

Turkey

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Rich Freeda, 2013, Cooking Channel, LLC, All Rights Reserved

Turkey dinner is served! Bobby demonstrates how he carves up the bird.

Ina's green beans

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Rich Freeda, 2013, Cooking Channel, LLC, All Rights Reserved

Everyone goes in for a taste of Ina's Green Beans Gremolata.

Bobby and Giada toast

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Rich Freeda, 2013, Cooking Channel, LLC, All Rights Reserved

Bobby and Giada toast with a Spanish Cranberry Sparkling Martini.

Alton

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Rich Freeda, 2013, Cooking Channel, LLC, All Rights Reserved

Alton recommends using a probe in the deepest part of the breast to ensure the turkey is cooked just right. But make sure the digital reader stays outside of the oven: "This doesn't go in the oven, otherwise it's bad eats," jokes Alton.

Giada and Ina

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Rich Freeda, 2013, Cooking Channel, LLC, All Rights Reserved

Ina loves to rub her turkey with olive oil and Giada agrees! "I like my turkey nice and brown," says Giada.

Bobby, Giada and Ina

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Rich Freeda, 2013, Cooking Channel, LLC, All Rights Reserved

Giada gets a sampling of Bobby's Roasted Turkey a la Tangerine. Bobby says his favorite part of the bird is the oyster, which he steals before the turkey goes out to the table.

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