The Thanksgiving Episode
Chef, cookbook author, and former fine dining chef Michelle Dudash shares her Thanksgiving game plan.
Hear about her menu, tried-and-true recipes, and more. Follow her plan for a stress-free, delicious Thanksgiving that your crew will love.
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Thanksgiving Day
Brunch
Stone crab claws 3 lb
* Lemons
Shrimp cocktail [https://www.michelledudash.com/2011/12/13/court-bouillon-poached-shrimp-with-creamy-dijon-sauce-recipe/], cocktail sauce, seafood sauce
* White wine for poaching
Charcuterie: 10 very thin slices prosciutto, 10 very thin slices mortadella, 10 thin slices hard salami; 3 cheeses: 1 Brie/etc, 1 good cheddar, 1 blue cheese
Lebanese salad (From The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook [https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Eating-Kitchen-Mediterranean-High-Protein/dp/1592339883])
Bloody Mary’s (Zing Zang mix)
Thanksgiving Dinner
Fried Turkey
* 1 fresh turkey
* Brining ingredients
* Peanut oil
Roasted Turkey Recipe [https://www.marthastewart.com/353184/perfect-roast-turkey] that Michelle loves
Gravy + stock [https://www.michelledudash.com/2018/11/14/best-turkey-gravy/]
* 2 extra turkey necks
* 1/2 carrots, 1/2 celery, 1/2 onion, thyme, rosemary, ¼ c. dry white wine
* Fresh thyme, bay leaf, black peppercorns, parsley stems, whole coriander
* 1 qt chicken stock
Stuffing [https://www.michelledudash.com/2018/11/14/classic-turkey-stuffing-or-dressing-with-sausage/]
* 1 tube raw ground sausage (not links), for stuffing. Plain savory flavor
* 1 bag of the dried bread cubes for stuffing. 1 large bag.
* 2 quarts chicken broth
* Jimmy Dean sausage (the ground kind in a tube) – a similar brand/style
* 2 stalks celery
* 1 onion
Mashed Potatoes (TBD since its last minute)
* Yukon gold potatoes, get a consistent size
* Butter, cream
Green bean casserole [https://stage2017.sargento.com/recipes/vegetarian/green-beans-with-cheddar]
Cranberry or Pomegranate Sauce
Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, (LoMo) Pumpkin and whipped cream
* Pumpkin pie recipe off Libby’s can.
* 2 c pecans (raw)
* 4 Honey crisp apples and 2 granny smith
* Vanilla
* Flour for pie crusts
* Orange juice
* Minute Tapioca
* Karo light corn syrup
* Eggs
* Whole milk
* Butter
* Cinnamon
* Nutmeg
* sugar
Soft Dinner rolls, 1-2 doz
Other shelf goods
* 1 package cheesecloth (in the baking supplies section)
* Butchers twine
* Old Bay Seasoning
* Special supplies
Meat thermometer