I've cooked over 1,300 recipes from Ina Garten. Here are 10 of my favorites for Thanksgiving.
After trying all of Ina Garten's recipes, I think these are her best ones for a Thanksgiving dinner, from potato side dishes to turkey and desserts.
For the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, I've cooked over 1,300 recipes from Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. Here are my top 10 picks. Her autumn sangria, a balanced mix of cabernet sauvignon, apple cider, apple and pear brandy, and cinnamon syrup, is a standout drink. Make it days ahead for flavor melding but be cautious, as it packs a punch.
For a change from traditional turkey, try Ina's turkey roulade - a deboned turkey breast stuffed with cranberry, sausage, and fig. Bake, roll, slice, serve, and no carving required. Her make-ahead turkey gravy, cooked with onions and sage, is fabulous. You can make it days in advance and reheat with turkey drippings on Thanksgiving.
For sides, Parmesan smashed potatoes are my go-to. They're smothered in Parmesan, enriched with sour cream tang, and skip the potato peeling step. Shaved Brussels sprouts with pancetta are another favorite, offering bold flavors. Brussels sprouts were once a hated vegetable, but Ina's method with bacon or pancetta and balsamic syrup changes everything.
Popovers, which can be sweet or savory, are also impressive and versatile. Heat the popover pan as hot as possible before adding the batter for best results. Lastly, skip traditional pumpkin pie this year and try her pumpkin-mousse parfait. A light, airy pumpkin mousse layered with whipped cream and spicy, crunchy ginger cookies makes for a perfect dessert.
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