5 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes! Our Top Foolproof Recipes for Every Home Cook (Re-release)
5 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes! Our Top Foolproof Recipes for Every Home Cook (Re-release)  
Podcast: Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy
Published On: Thu Nov 13 2025
Description: Do you feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of Thanksgiving recipes and techniques coming at you? Not sure where to start?We're rereleasing this episode to help unlock your best holiday meal with foolproof recipes to satisfy and impress all the guests at your Thanksgiving table. We’re covering 5 essentials: classic roast turkey, the creamiest mashed potatoes, rich gravy, an exciting veggie side, and a stunning dessert to finish off the meal.By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:Reliable tips and techniques for the perfect (never dry) turkeyThe 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! ***Links:Classic plug-in turkey roasterHow to dry brine a turkey from The KitchnDigital meat thermometerSonya’s go-to roast turkey Turkey stock from roasted turkey wings from How Sweet EatsClassic last-minute gravy with turkey stock by Julia Moskin and Kim Severeson for NYT CookingUltra creamy mashed potatoes made with a ricer or food mill by Andy Baraghani for Bon AppetitAnd perfect mashed potatoes (no special gear required) by Elise Bauer for Simply RecipesHow to reheat mashed potatoes from The KitchnHetty Lui McKinnon’s sticky gochujang brussels sprouts from her cookbook <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707450/tenderheart-by-hetty-lui-mckinnon/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...