Food
November 16, 2020
Make Your Holiday Feast Memorable With These Heartwarming Recipes
“Don’t mess with the turkey” might be the best advice of all. Chances are your clan looks forward to the same recipes you’ve been making every Thanksgiving or Christmas for years. But you can elevate those flavors and textures, and slip some umami into your sauces and side dishes without losing the beat.
Food expert Eshun Mott explains the dry-brine method for a perfectly crispy-skinned bird, plus a new luxurious deep-flavored gravy and a clever way to glaze root vegetables. There’s bolder cranberry sauce, and her Cornbread & Oyster Dressing is a revival of a New England classic dish. For dessert, you can still have the sweets tray and essential fruitcake, along with Eshun’s homemade cream puffs. Or save that one for New Year’s Eve. This may be the most memorable version of the classic feast, ever! Enjoy!
Perfectly Crisp Roast Turkey
Dry-brined, rubbed with spiced butter and V-rack-roasted, this delicious turkey is all about the details. The gravy is made with Madeira, a fortified wine from Portugal.
Get the recipe for Perfectly Crisp Roast Turkey.
Vinegar Glazed Roots
These veggies are hit with horseradish and vinegar, then tempered with honey and caramelized shallots.
Get the recipe for Vinegar Glazed Roots.
Cornbread & Oyster Dressing
This herbed oyster stuffing feels like a special occasion all on its own.
Get the recipe for Cornbread & Oyster Dressing.
Savory Swiss Chard & Mushroom Bundles
There’s a chance you may have a vegetarian at your holiday table: here’s a substantial, elegant side dish that everyone can enjoy.
Get the recipe for Savory Swiss Chard & Mushroom Bundles.
Cranberry & Beet Relish
With more complexity than a basic cranberry sauce, this deep red relish has a tangy punch.
Get the recipe for Cranberry & Beet Relish.
Cream Puffs With Cider-Caramelized Apples & Bourbon Cream
Making cream puffs is easier than you think! This festive dessert is the perfect ending to your holiday meal. The cream is lightly sweetened and flavored with bourbon.
Get the recipe for Cream Puffs With Cider-Caramelized Apples & Bourbon Cream.
Stacey Brandford
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