5 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes! Our top foolproof recipes for every home cook

Do you feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of Thanksgiving recipes and techniques coming at you? Tune into our episode to unlock your best holiday meal. We’re covering 5 essentials: classic roast turkey, the creamiest mashed potatoes, rich gravy, an exciting veggie side, and a stunning dessert. By the end of this episode, you’ll discover: Reliable tips and techniques for the perfect (never dry) turkey The secret to creamy, make-ahead mashed potatoes Simple, standout touches to veggies sides and desserts that will impress your guests Listen now to create a Thanksgiving feast filled with essential dishes and expert tips that guarantee a smooth, memorable holiday! *** Sign up for our newsletter here for special offers and opportunities! *** Links: Classic plug-in turkey roaster How to dry brine a turkey from The Kitchn Digital meat thermometer Sonya’s go-to roast turkey Turkey stock from roasted turkey wings from How Sweet Eats Classic last-minute gravy with turkey stock by Julia Moskin and Kim Severeson for NYT Cooking Ultra creamy mashed potatoes made with a ricer or food mill by Andy Baraghani for Bon Appetit And perfect mashed potatoes (no special gear required) by Elise Bauer for Simply Recipes How to reheat mashed potatoes from The Kitchn Hetty Lui McKinnon’s sticky gochujang brussels sprouts from her cookbook Tenderheart Green beans in mustard vinaigrette and then top with our favorite Freddy Guy hazelnuts Garlicky Haricot Vert from Food & Wine; strongly recommend using olive oil instead of butter or beef tallow so you can serve them at room temperature Cranberry lime pie by Ann Redding and Matt Danzer for Bon Appetit Martha Stewart’s perfect pumpkin pie recipe Previous Thanksgiving Episodes: Thanksgiving with Seth & Lauren Rogen! What do you bring to a potluck? *** Got a cooking question? Call in and leave us a voicemail on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084 Sign up for our newsletter here for special offers and opportunities Order Sonya's debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes! We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com!