Every week, Alex Guarnaschelli, host of Alex’s Day Off, shares with readers what she’s eating — whether it’s from the farmers’ market or fresh off the boat, she’ll have you craving everything from comfort food to seasonal produce.

Recently, I shared my one of my two favorite apple recipes with you: a warm and comforting Mulled-Apple Cider. Now, I’m whipping up a Thanksgiving treat that will become a fall staple.

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In honor of the Inauguration, we’ve put together a make-at-home version of the traditional all-American menu being served at President Obama’s celebratory luncheon today.

FIRST COURSE
Seafood Stew

Ina Garten’s Seafood Stew

SECOND COURSE
A Brace of American Birds (pheasant and duck)

Emeril Lagasse’s Favorite Roast Pheasant

Robert Irvine’s Duck Breast with Berry Sauce

Sour Cherry Chutney

Floyd Cardoz’s Dried Fruit Chutney

Molasses Sweet Potatoes

The Neelys’ Sweet Bourbon Mashed Potatoes

THIRD COURSE
Apple Cinnamon Sponge Cake and Sweet Cream Glacé

Sandra Lee’s Apple Angel Food Cake

Cheers!

-Angela Moore
VP/Site Director

On key holidays, some FN staffers fire it up and throwdown — potluck-style. Thanksgiving is a huge holiday at Food Network so our potluck last week was nothing short of mouthwatering. Top prize commanded $25 bones and novelty kitchen tools were awarded for other categories — best side, best main, most apropos, fan favorite etc.

See if you can guess each pictured dish…