A Thanksgiving Side Note

Thanksgiving is almost here, and we'll assume you already have a great turkey and gravy recipe, so today we are focusing on t…

Turkey Matzo Ball Soup – That Old Thanksgivingukkah Classic

Soup is always an obvious choice for leftover-turkey-themed videos, but it wasn’t until I heard about “Thanksgivingukkah,” that …

Maple Walnut Cranberry Sauce – I'm Fine Now, But I Used to Be Nuts

It funny how certain food memories stick in your brain, and this maple walnut cranberry sauce is the result of one such remembran…

Peruvian Turkey for Thanksgiving – What? Are You Chicken?

I love, love, love Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, and have been meaning to do a video on this magical marinade forever, so it…

Sloppy Toms – This Sandwich Has a Great Personality

I was so excited I’d been able to make such a fine Sloppy Joe with ground turkey instead of the usual beef, that I didn’t even co…

K.I.S.S. Turkey

After being inspired by watching dozens of celebrity chefs' favorite turkey techniques over the last few days, I decided to s…

Turkey Noodle Casserole – Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Leftover Leftovers

This recipe is not for your Thanksgiving leftovers. Those should simply be reheated and eaten the next day, as either a hot sandw…

Turkey Gravy with Porcini Mushrooms and Marsala Wine – Make-Ahead So You Don’t Get Behind

They say timing is everything; to which I would add, “was” everything, and “will be” everything. So, with that in mind I present …

Roasted Turkey Breast

When we eat turkey at times other than the holidays,  I make this turkey breast.  It is so moist and tender you can virtually cu…

Mom's Meatloaf

You can make this using only one or two types of meat (the same total quantity) but there is no question it is most interesting a…

Ham, Squash & Leek Orzotto

It seems that whenever I cook a large ham, the first thing I want to do is make orzotto. It's what I did the last time I coo…

Cooking Turkey for Chickens! A Two-Part Thanksgiving Turkey Tutorial

By knowing just a few basic tricks, you can guarantee yourself a moist, delicious, and beautiful Thanksgiving turkey every time. …

Chef John Teams with The Salvation Army this Holiday Season and Would Love Your Help!

I'm teaming up with The Salvation Army this holiday season to h elp spread the word about all the amazing work they do, as w…

Simple Celery Soup

I grew celery in the garden this year, and it was somewhat successful, if you overlook the fact that it was exceedingly tough. It…

Green Tomato & Turkey Chili

Well, two things have happened in the last few days that made this dish feasible. One was, of course, Thanksgiving; from whence c…

Let's Talk Turkey

Isn’t this little guy cute? My neighbor made us a plate of these turkey cupcakes and delivered them Tuesday before the holiday. H…

Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey or Ham

Okay, a quick quiz: when are you most likely to burn the pea soup while reheating it? 1.) while it is cold. 2.) while it is warm.…

Baked-Bean Style Bean Soup

Once you have cooked and eaten a ham, you are left with a ham-bone. The next step is to save whatever scraps of ham that are big …