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Laura Calder’s 10 Tips For A Fuss-Free Thanksgiving Feast
Master the art of hosting like this celebrity chef.
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Laura Calder’s Beet & Pecan Endive Boats
Beets and blue cheese are a perfect match in this hors d’oeuvre, but you can swap out the beets for chopped pears for a new flavor combination.
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Laura Calder’s Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme–Brined Roast Turkey
A 15-lb. turkey will serve 12 to 14 people. The brine used in this recipe results in a juicy bird with lovely crispy skin. The extra rub of butter before roasting doesn’t hurt, either! If you’re hosting fewer, buy one or two breasts instead.
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Anne Willan’s “Burnt” Beans
“When I worked for Anne at École de Cuisine La Varenne, this dish was one of the first I had to learn. Anne served this family favorite once a week with roast chicken. The exact opposite of al dente — try downright confit — these beans taste…
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Laura Calder’s Celeriac Purée
The key to a great celeriac mash is to purée it until velvety smooth. A blender or a food processor will give the best results.
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Laura Calder’s Cranberry Sauce
In our house, we go the classic route for cranberry sauce. We also like to have lots — this recipe makes a big batch!…
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Laura Calder’s Best Bread Stuffing
For the best stuffing, make good-quality bread crumbs. Break up dried bread slices and pulse in the food processor.
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Triple Ginger Cookies
“This cookie recipe — one of my favorites — comes from Canadian opera singer Wendy Nielsen. Now head of voice at the University of Toronto, Wendy is a member of our Sunday Roast Club. Whenever she and her husband are hosting, these gingery cookies are the signature dessert.” – Laura Calder…
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Laura Calder’s Quick Pumpkin Ice Cream
After a big feast, I like to keep dessert light. This simple ice cream has all the expected festive flavors without the heaviness of pumpkin pie.
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House & Home’s Best Thanksgiving Recipes For The Ultimate Fall Feast
Get six foolproof recipes and our top tip to the perfect bird.
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Maple Chili Broccoli
Recipes
Pumpkin Pudding With Toasted Meringue
This recipe, including the meringue, can be made the day ahead and stored in the fridge. If you have a kitchen torch, skip the broiling step and use torch to toast meringues instead.
Recipes
Caramelized Onion And Sourdough Stuffing
The aroma of the onions, carrots and celery cooking in butter takes me right back to times spent with my mom in her kitchen while she made stuffing. The best. Keep tasting the stuffing as you go, adding more seasonings as needed.
Recipes
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes With Fried Sage
Four pounds of potatoes may seem like a lot, but these are so good you’ll be glad to have seconds. For extra-smooth potatoes, put them through a ricer after cooking, before adding butter and milk. When making brown butter, use a pot with a light-colored bottom so it’s easier to…