6 Thanksgiving Activities For Kids and Adults

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Kids playing
With 20 cousins, aunts, and uncles, holiday gatherings in my family are never dull. But, instead of being cast-off in a room somewhere else, the “kids table” is always close to the... read more

Superstar Thanksgiving Wines

Posted by Allegra Angelo, Special Contributor
Thanksgiving Turkey and Wine
Turkey is the obvious superstar of Thanksgiving, and every November, food magazines silently compete for the grandest turkey picture.  Sadly, the talented and more impressive actors, like... read more

Brining Thanksgiving Turkeys

Posted by Allison Beck, Special Contributor
Brining Turkey
When it comes to turkey, most cooks (and turkey-eaters) are concerned with having moist and flavorful turkey grace their guest’s plates at Thanksgiving. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving... read more

Dialing Up the Details: Themed Menu Cards

Posted by Jason Anello, Special Contributor
Thanksgiving Menus
Every month, I create a highly curated dinner for 16 strangers on my back deck. Of all the important parts of the evening, you will often hear me say the most crucial are the tiny details. In my... read more

Chef Alain Ducasse's Apple, Salted Caramel and Calvados Cookpot Recipe

Posted by Alain Ducasse, Special Contributor
Granny Smith Apples
This sweet-and-salty dessert from Chef Alain Ducasse and Chef Didier Elena is perfect for the holidays or a dinner party when you're short on time. Note: A Cookpot is a Alain Ducasse's..... read more

Chef Guarnaschelli's Whole Duck with Green Peppercorn Glaze Recipe

Posted by Alex Guarnaschelli, Special Contributor
Green Peppercorns
Looking for a new holiday dinner centerpiece? Try Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's Whole Duck recipe from the New York Culinary Experience... read more

Five White Cocktails for Stain-Free Entertaining

Posted by Coryanne Ettiene, Special Contributor
White cocktails
When stocking a family-friendly bar for Thanksgiving, it is important to offer non-alcoholic cocktails for those too young, or who choose not to imbibe. Offering clear "clean" cocktails... read more

Stocking the Bar: Family-Friendly Drinks

Posted by Coryanne Ettiene, Special Contributor
St. Germain Cocktail
Hours of menu planning frequently go into delivering the perfect Thanksgiving dinner: the gracious host never overlooks the vegetarian guest, or the favored guest who simply adores roasted beets.... read more