Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving, your way
However you celebrate, and whoever's at your table, there's a Thanksgiving here for you. Every recipe is tested, with safe temperatures and a plan you can follow.
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AI can make mistakes: always check labels.The classic feast
Turkey, gravy, stuffing and every side you remember.
Classic roast turkeyA juicy, golden Thanksgiving bird, with the thawing plan and the thermometer checks spelled out.Gluten-freeNut-free
Turkey gravy from drippingsSmooth, savory gravy from the roasting pan, with a broth-only version if the drippings let you down.Nut-free
Classic herb stuffingButtery bread cubes, onion, celery and sage, baked in a dish until crisp on top and soft inside.VegetarianNut-free
Homemade cranberry sauceOne bag of cranberries, sugar and orange, ten minutes on the stove. Miles better than the can.VeganGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free
Creamy mashed potatoesButtery, smooth, properly seasoned mash, with the tricks that keep it from going gluey.VegetarianGluten-freeNut-free
Green bean casserole from scratchBright green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce you make in one skillet, under a crunchy onion lid.VegetarianNut-free
Crispy roasted Brussels sproutsHot oven, cut sides down: sprouts that are caramelized and nutty instead of soggy.VegetarianGluten-freeNut-free
Roasted sweet potatoesCaramelized edges and creamy middles from one sheet pan and a hot oven.VeganGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free
Soft dinner rollsPillowy pull-apart rolls brushed with butter: the first yeast bread to try.VegetarianNut-free
Skillet cornbreadCrisp edges from a hot pan, a tender crumb, and just a little sweet.VegetarianNut-free
Classic pumpkin pieSilky spiced custard in a store-bought crust: the Thanksgiving pie anyone can make.VegetarianNut-free
Apple crispSoft, cinnamon-y baked apples under a buttery oat crumble. No pastry skills needed.VegetarianNut-freeAround the world
Thanksgiving with the flavours you grew up with.
Tandoori turkey breastA turkey breast marinated overnight in spiced yogurt, roasted until charred at the edges and juicy inside.Gluten-freeNut-free
Sticky rice stuffingLo mai fan for the holiday table: glutinous rice with Chinese sausage and shiitake, baked until the edges crisp.Dairy-freeNut-free
Miso-glazed kabochaSweet, chestnut-y kabocha wedges roasted until tender, then lacquered with a salty-sweet miso and honey glaze.VegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free
Chipotle-orange turkey breastA bone-in turkey breast rubbed with smoky chipotle, orange and garlic, roasted golden with a bright orange pan sauce.Gluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free
Gratin dauphinoisThin-sliced potatoes baked slowly in garlicky cream until meltingly soft, with a golden, bubbling top.VegetarianGluten-freeNut-free
Braised red cabbageGerman Rotkohl: red cabbage braised slowly with apples, vinegar and warm spices until glossy, soft and sweet-sour.VegetarianGluten-freeNut-freeShowstoppers
For when you want the table to go quiet.
Herb butter spatchcock turkeyA dry-brined, flattened turkey with herb butter under the skin that roasts in under two hours and comes out crackly, golden and juicy.Gluten-freeNut-free
Wild mushroom and chestnut stuffingCrusty sourdough, golden wild mushrooms, porcini and sweet roasted chestnuts, baked in a dish until crisp on top and rich inside.Vegetarian
Brown butter pecan pieToasty brown butter and a splash of bourbon turn the classic into a deep, caramel-dark pie piled with crisp pecans.VegetarianPlant-based mains
A real centrepiece for vegan and vegetarian guests.
Wild rice stuffed squashRoasted acorn squash halves heaped with nutty wild rice, browned mushrooms, tart cranberries, sage and toasted pecans, one whole half per guest.VeganGluten-freeDairy-free
Mushroom and lentil WellingtonA savoury log of browned mushrooms, lentils and spinach wrapped in golden vegan puff pastry, carried to the table whole and sliced there.VeganDairy-freeNut-free
Rich vegan mushroom gravyDeep, glossy gravy built on browned mushrooms and porcini soaking liquid, made without a drop of drippings.VeganDairy-freeNut-freeFor one or two
Far from home this year? The whole feeling, none of the leftovers.
Turkey tenderloin sheet-pan dinnerA small Thanksgiving for two on one pan: herby turkey tenderloin, golden sweet potatoes and blistered green beans.Gluten-freeNut-free
Skillet stuffing for twoHerby, buttery stuffing for two, started on the stove and finished in the oven in one small skillet.VegetarianNut-free
Pumpkin pie mug cakeAll the pumpkin-pie spice in a warm, eggless cake for one, made in a mug in the microwave.VegetarianNut-free
Thanksgiving leftover sandwichThe day-after sandwich for one: warm turkey, stuffing, cranberry and a little hot gravy on toasted bread.Nut-freeNo recipes match that yet. Tell Jude what you need in the app and he'll adapt one.
Your Thanksgiving plan
- 4 days beforeMove the turkey to the fridge to thaw (about 1 day per 4 to 5 lb, or 2 kg). Shop with one list.
- 2 days beforeMake cranberry sauce and pie dough. Both get better overnight.
- The day beforeBake the pie. Cut bread for stuffing and assemble any casseroles. Cover and chill.
- The dayRoast the turkey to 165°F (74°C). While it rests, bake the sides and make the gravy.
- After dinnerChill leftovers within 2 hours. Eat them within 3 to 4 days.
Plan the whole day with Jude
Pick your dishes and ask Jude for one grocery list for all of them. Cook each one step by step with timers and safe temperatures, and ask him anything mid-step, even with a photo of the pan.