Turkey Confidential 2007: The Splendid Table

Hi, it's Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of The Splendid Table inviting you to join me for Turkey Confidential—2 hours of live culinary triage on the day you need it most—Thanksgiving. This is the day even non-cooks get in the kitchen. We'll be here bright and early with open lines for your questions—anything goes! And I'll be joined by a few surprise guests. Don't miss it.

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Special Guests

Mario Batali

Author and restauranteur Mario Batali is one of the most influential figures in the world of cooking today. He owns and operates numerous restaurants including New York's landmark, Babbo. His latest cookbook Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style is filled with recipes and insights on grilling and tailgating. He is also an Iron Chef on Food TV's Iron Chef America where he does battle in Kitchen Stadium.

Amy Sedaris

David Letterman on Amy Sedaris:
"What you have to understand about this lovely woman is, in addition to being a fine actress and a wonderful comedienne, she's peculiar ... You have to keep that in mind because she's like -- and joyfully, gladfully -- different from everybody else walking around on the planet. That's what makes her special. That's why we embrace her. But, you know. She's not hooked up right.

Joshua Wesson

Joshua Wesson is a regular contributor to The Splendid Table and has been ranked among the top five sommeliers in the world. Joshua is the co-founder and director of Best Cellars, Inc.

Chris Kimball

Chris Kimball is founder and editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine, and author of several books, including The Cook’s Bible. In his spare time he hosts public television’s, America’s Test Kitchen, and serves as Stumpmaster for our infamous "Stump the Cook" refrigerator game.

Jane and Michael Stern

Our favorite road duo, Jane and Michael Stern write the monthly column "Two For The Road" for Gourmet magazine, an ongoing, cross-country guide dedicated to ferreting out the best in American food.

Thanksgiving Recipe Box

Get the recipes, ideas, or help you need with these resources from The Splendid Table.

Menus:
Lynne's Special Do-ahead Thanksgiving Menu Lynne comes to the rescue with advice and a do-ahead feast that will please all your guests.

Lynne's Three-Generation Thanksgiving Turkey and your family favorites
Lynne shares her family's turkey recipe and includes a delicious rendition of stuffing courtesy an old friend. Simply add your own favorite sides to complete the meal.

A Thanksgiving Menu from Judy Rodgers
Judy Rodgers of San Francisco's legendary Zuni Café walks you through brining, roasting, and resting the turkey for the most tender bird you can imagine.

David Rosengarten's Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
David Rosengarten adds a little heat with this menu - peppers abound and the flavors are rich.

Lynne's Thanksgiving Encores
While you're making the meal, keep one eye on the prize: the fabulous food you can enjoy all weekend. For a very simple yet flavorful meal after Thanksgiving, try Lynne's Thanksgiving encores.

Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Thanksgiving Feast

Beverage suggestions:
Beers for the Thanksgiving Table
Hard Apple Ciders
Lynne's Wine Picks for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Bubblies and After-Dinner Sippers to Take When You're a Guest
Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner from Joshua Wesson

Starters, Soups, & Salads:
Cocktail Pecans
Carrot-Ginger Velvet Soup
Bread Salad
Frisee with Walnuts and Balsamic-Sherry Vinaigrette
Green Bean Salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens with Walnuts
Pear, Mesclun, and Gorgonzola Salad
Smoked Prosciutto & Fuyu Persimmons with Balsamic Vinegar & Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Watercress and Endive Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Orange-Beet Dressing
Winter Salad of Greens with Smoked Ham and Pomegranate

Turkey recipes:
Fresh Basil-Orange Roast Turkey
Roast Turkey
Three-Generation Thanksgiving Turkey and Giblet Gravy
Turkey with Bread Stuffing and Sherry Gravy
Deep-Fried Turkey
Lynne's Moroccan-Inspired Turkey
Two-Stage Roast Turkey with Southwestern Honey-Pepper Rub

Sides & Sauces:
Cauliflower Garlic "Mashed Potatoes"
Classic Oven-Roasted Onions
Celery Root and Apple Puree
Cilantro-Poblano Cream Sauce
Classic Green Bean Casserole, Judiciously Updated
Cranberry-Citrus Relish with Pomegranate and Tequila
Galette of Sweet Yams
Green Beans with Lemon
Hashed Sweet Potatoes
Herman's Cornbread Stuffing
Individual Jalapeno Corn Bread Loaves
Lynne's Slow and Easy Savory Onion Jam
No-Cook Cranberry-Orange Relish
Oven-Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Autumn Fruits
Pan Gravy
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cider Syrup
Roasted Root Vegetable Hash
Roasted Winter Squash Puree
Simplest of All Green Beans
Smoky Chipotle-Mushroom Gravy
Stuffed Butternut Squash
Sweet Potato Home Fries with Garlic and Parsley
Sweet and Savory Quinces in White Wine and Honey
The Orphans Of Winter: Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables
Tortilla Stuffing with Sausage and Sage
Two-Step Mashed Potatoes with Shallots and Garlic
Wilted Escarole
Winter Squash Galette
World's Best Baked Onions

Behold, desserts & piecrusts:
A Basket of Apples
All-American Apple Pie
Apple Cake with Crackly Meringue
Bourbon, Chocolate, and Walnut Pecan Pie
Bread Pudding
Caramelized Almond Tart
Fool-Proof Flaky Butter Pastry
Jean's Flat Apple Pie
Open-Faced Pear Tart
Pear Pie, Moraga
Rustic Rosemary-Apple Tart
Southern Banana Pudding
Shoofly Pie
Superflaky Piecrust

Suggestions, tastings, tools, & sources:
A Packaged Stuffing Mix Tasting
Apple Varieties
Canned Chicken Stock
Canned Chicken Broth
Cook's Illustrated Turkey Taste Test
Greenberg Smoked Turkeys
Holiday Helpers
How to Brine Turkey
Lynne's Thanksgiving Cooking Tips
Roasting pans
Tofurky

Use those leftovers:
Easy Cooking Homestyle Stock
Golden Celebration Pie of Winter Vegetables
Mom's Easy Turkey Broth
The Ultimate Turkey Sandwich

Not making the meal? Make restaurant reservations:
Hot Turkey Sandwiches
Thanksgiving Turkey Three Ways, Three States

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