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Celebrity chefs -- they're just like us. Only with mega book deals, product lines, contracts with mayonnaise companies, a slew of sous chefs and a staff to clean up after them. Still, when it comes to food, most of 'em have a down-home and humble favorite that defines the holiday. Over the next few weeks, we'll share must-have festive fare from Rachael Ray, John Besh, Michael Symon and many more.

In this Slashfood exclusive, Chef Bobby Flay disses his mother's stuffing, goofs on his canned-cranberry-loving cousin and plays with a whole lotta mayo.

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Previously -- Marcus Samuelsson's must-have holiday dish -- which also involves vodka and red wine. Sensing a trend here...
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]]>bobby flayholiday foodmayonnaisethanksgiving leftoversKat Kinsman2009-11-26T15:30:00+00:00Thanksgiving Turkey - Feast Your Eyeshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/thanksgiving-turkey-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/thanksgiving-turkey-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/thanksgiving-turkey-feast-your-eyes/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Hern-Roasted Pastured Thanksgiving Turkey

Herb-Roasted Pastured Thanksgiving Turkey.
Photo: Coconut Recipes, Flickr.

On Thanksgiving, it's easy to overlook the main event for all the delicious sides. But with a turkey like this one, it's hard to deny the glory of such a proud bird.

Though many lust after a particular side dish, a turkey this juicy and golden reigns over any Thanksgiving table. As first-time Thanksgiving hosts know, it can be both the centerpiece and the biggest concern. (Ever see the deflated bird in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? If only the Griswolds had tried our brine recipe.) Nonetheless, Flickr user Coconut Recipe's perfectly roasted example is an inspiration.

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]]>thanksgivingthanksgiving dinnerthanksgiving turkeyturkeyAlexa Weibel2009-11-26T14:00:00+00:00Turkey 911! Solutions to Thanksgiving Kitchen Criseshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/26/turkey-911-solutions-to-thanksgiving-kitchen-crises/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

thanksgiving turkey

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by Steven Stern

The joys of a holiday meal with family and friends can be less than abundant if you're the one putting the meal on the table. But don't worry -- your loved ones are forgiving, and most any culinary crisis can be patched over. Here's our quick fix guide to the most common emergencies. The Pilgrims had the Wampanoag to help them through the first Thanksgiving; you have us.

The Turkey Is Still Frozen
Give it a bath. You can safely speed up thawing by soaking the wrapped turkey in a sink full of cold water. Change the water every half hour or so. If you're starting with a rock-hard bird, you'll need thirty minutes per pound, so give yourself some time.

I Don't Know If the Turkey Is Done
If you don't own an instant-read thermometer, now is a good time to pick one up. It's really the only foolproof method for checking doneness. The thickest part of the thigh should be at least 170 degrees F, the breast 160. If you have to improvise, try slipping a knife deep into the thigh; the juices should run clear.

The Turkey Is Unevenly Cooked
If the breast is ready but the dark meat still undercooked (it happens to the best of us), slice the legs off and give them some extra time in the oven, preferably in a small roasting pan.

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]]>dry turkeyhow to carve a turkeyhow to cook turkeythanksgivingthanksgiving helpSlashfood Editor2009-11-26T09:30:00+00:00Turkey Brine: Basic Strong Brine 101http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/turkey-brine-basic-strong-brine-101/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/turkey-brine-basic-strong-brine-101/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/turkey-brine-basic-strong-brine-101/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Say goodbye to those dry turkey nightmares. Brining produces a moister, more succulent bird.

Get this brine recipe along with many others after the jump.

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]]>brinethanksgiving recipesturkey brineturkey brine recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-24T14:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Roast Turkey with Fennel & Sausage Stuffinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-roast-turkey-with-fennel-and-sausage-stuffi/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-roast-turkey-with-fennel-and-sausage-stuffi/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-roast-turkey-with-fennel-and-sausage-stuffi/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

In this luscious, roast turkey, Curtis Stone uses herbed butter and a touch of citrus. And whatever you do, don't skip the sausage stuffing!

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]]>stuffing recipesthanksgiving recipesturkey recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-23T18:45:00+00:00Pardoned Turkeys Won't Experience Magic of Disney?http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/turkeys-pardoned-by-president-go-to-disneyland/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/turkeys-pardoned-by-president-go-to-disneyland/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/turkeys-pardoned-by-president-go-to-disneyland/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

pardoned turkey at the White House

Living the good life? Photo: AFP, Getty Images

While last year's national turkeys pardoned on Thanksgiving by President Bush found homes in Disneyland, this year a farm animal rescue group is petitioning President Obama to send the turkeys to them instead.

Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, N.Y., started an online petition, asking the president to let the national turkeys find homes in their turkey shelter instead of in the Magic Kingdom, Mother Nature Network reports.

"Historically these turkeys have been actually sent to farms where they're supposed to live out their lives, but they don't live very long lives," Farm Sanctuary president and co-founder Gene Baur told Slashfood.

"At Disneyland they don't' know how to properly care for them, and they feed them in such a way that they become overweight, which is what typically happens to these birds," he said. "We're hoping the president will send them to Farm Sanctuary where they will get the best care possible."

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]]>disneylandfarm sanctuaryFarmSanctuarypardoned turkeysPardonedTurkeyswhite houseWhiteHouseJennifer Lawinski2009-11-19T17:30:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Turkey & Stuffing for Twohttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-turkey-and-stuffing-for-two/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-turkey-and-stuffing-for-two/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-turkey-and-stuffing-for-two/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Thanksgiving dinner can be festive even if there are only two of you. Plus, it's a great way to avoid the inevitable and often-dreaded leftovers.

Get this turkey and stuffing recipe along with many others after the jump.

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]]>stuffing recipesthanksgiving for twothanksgiving recipesturkey recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-18T16:45:00+00:00'The Little Saigon Cookbook' - Cookbook Spotlighthttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/the-little-saigon-cookbook-cookbook-spotlight/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/the-little-saigon-cookbook-cookbook-spotlight/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/the-little-saigon-cookbook-cookbook-spotlight/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The Little Saigon Cookbook book cover

Photo: littlesaigoncookbook.com.

"The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine and Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon"
By Ann Lee
Photography by Julie Fay
Insiders' Guide -- 2006
Buy it on Amazon

Though exotic cuisines may be daunting endeavors for many cooks due to foreign and sometimes costly ingredients, "The Little Saigon Cookbook" is a clear, straightforward cookbook that sheds light on the culture while making its cuisine approachable and delectable.

Interspersed with interesting stories about Vietnamese culture and traditions, the book is a well-thought out tribute to Vietnamese foodways -- with delicious recipes to boot, ranging from the obvious dishes to lesser-known exciting ones like the Shaking Beef Salad with Watercress and Tomatoes or Pork Braised in Caramel Sauce.

See what we tested and find out whether the book's worth buying after the jump.

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]]>chicken saladChickenSaladcookbookcookbook spotlightCookbookSpotlightrecipethe little saigon cookbookTheLittleSaigonCookbookvietnamvietnamese chicken saladvietnamese cookingvietnamese foodVietnameseChickenSaladVietnameseCookingVietnameseFoodAlexa Weibel2009-11-16T14:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Pineapple-Glazed Baked Hamhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/thanksgiving-recipes-pineapple-glazed-baked-ham/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/thanksgiving-recipes-pineapple-glazed-baked-ham/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/thanksgiving-recipes-pineapple-glazed-baked-ham/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Ham and pineapple are not just for Hawaiian pizza. Pineapple gives sweetness and a little acidity to the otherwise salty baked ham.

Get this baked ham recipe along with many others after the jump.

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]]>baked hambaked ham recipesham recipesthanksgiving menuthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-13T18:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Apple-Shallot Roast Turkeyhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/thanksgiving-recipes-apple-shallot-roast-turkey/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/thanksgiving-recipes-apple-shallot-roast-turkey/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/thanksgiving-recipes-apple-shallot-roast-turkey/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Still scrambling for a turkey recipe? Incorporate extra fall flavors by roasting an herb-rubbed bird with apples and shallots.

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]]>Slashfood Editor2009-11-13T14:45:00+00:00Zankou Chicken - Feast Your Eyeshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/zankou-chicken-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/zankou-chicken-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/13/zankou-chicken-feast-your-eyes/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Zankou Chicken

Photo: sevensworlds16, Flickr.

These vibrant trays from Zankou Chicken has Beck singing their praises and the Los Angeles Times contending that there's "no better chicken anywhere."

As the fast food industry continues to expand, catering to more health-conscious foodies, Southern California chain Zankou Chicken is redefining the concept with its fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Renowned for its roasted chicken and pita bread baked on the premises, the chain also offers hummus, shawerma, falafel and a variety of kebabs, using 100 percent fresh products -- no cans, freezers, microwaves or preservatives -- and only the "finest ingredients."

But it's the secret Lebanese garlic sauce that's got Southern Californians hooked, a zesty combination of garlic, olive oil, lemon and potato, for texture, that has customers dipping in just about any item on the menu -- and proving that fast food may rise above the typical greasy-spoon burger joints of the past.

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]]>chickenfast foodfast food chickenFastFoodFastFoodChickenroasted chickenRoastedChickenzankou chickenZankouChickenAlexa Weibel2009-11-13T10:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Southwestern Turkey and Stuffinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/thanksgiving-recipes-southwestern-turkey-and-stuffing/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/thanksgiving-recipes-southwestern-turkey-and-stuffing/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/12/thanksgiving-recipes-southwestern-turkey-and-stuffing/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Thanksgiving turkey takes a flavor-trip south of the border. The unassuming turkey gets an aromatic, robust twist with a smoked paprika, cinnamon and toasted cumin seed rub. Pair it up with Butternut Squash and Pepita Dressing. And, if you really want to unleash the inner Tex-Mex, add queso dip to the Thanksgiving spread.

Get the recipe to this Southwestern take on turkey along with many others after the jump.

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]]>stuffing recipesthanksgiving recipesturkeyturkey recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-12T08:45:00+00:00Turkey Brining 101 - How to Brine That Birdhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/turkey-brining-101-how-to-brine-that-bird/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/turkey-brining-101-how-to-brine-that-bird/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/turkey-brining-101-how-to-brine-that-bird/#commentsFiled under: , ,

turkey in brine

Photo: Erica George Dines Photography.

This Thanksgiving, whether you are roasting or smoking your holiday turkey, don't forget the most important step: brining.

Holiday magazines are filled with tips on how to prepare a perfect turkey, from wrapping the turkey in cheesecloth while cooking to rubbing the turkey with "dry brine."

I have experimented with almost every technique I have come across and in my opinion, the best method is good old-fashioned brining. Although you have to plan in advance, brining is an easy process that yields the most flavorful, juicy results.

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]]>brinebrine recipebriningbrining turkeygena knoxhomemade turkey brineturkey brineturkey briningGena Knox2009-11-11T15:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Grilled Turkey with Celery Walnut Pestohttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-recipes-grilled-turkey-with-celery-walnut-pesto/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-recipes-grilled-turkey-with-celery-walnut-pesto/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/thanksgiving-recipes-grilled-turkey-with-celery-walnut-pesto/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Turkey gets a light and flavorful twist courtesy of Tyler Florence -- you won't want to wait until Thanksgiving to make it.

Get the recipe to this classic along with many others after the jump.

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]]>thanksgiving recipesturkeyturkey recipestyler florenceSlashfood Editor2009-11-11T14:45:00+00:00You Want Wine With That? Southern Blogger Seeks Perfect Popeye's Pairinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/you-want-wine-with-that-southern-blogger-seeks-perfect-popeyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/you-want-wine-with-that-southern-blogger-seeks-perfect-popeyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/you-want-wine-with-that-southern-blogger-seeks-perfect-popeyes/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


popeyes chicken

Photo: boo_licious, flickr

Acknowledging that even the most fastidious foodies can't say no to Popeye's spicy fried chicken, Dirty South Wine's Hardy Wallace has made the dish the centerpiece of what he claims is the world's first-ever online food-and-wine pairing competition.

"There are a lot of online wine tastings, but no one ever does pairings," Wallace explains. "As much as I love wine, it's useless without food."

Wallace has recruited five respected wine experts to submit their picks for the best vino to sip with Popeye's celebrated chicken, Cajun-battered fries and red beans and rice. He and 50 friends will sample the selections at a party next Wednesday; While the festivities will be live-streamed from Wallace's house, he's also urging wine-and-chicken lovers to play along at home and report their findings via Twitter.

At stake is the title of Dirty Bird King (or Queen) -- and a lifetime of potentially enhanced Popeye's enjoyment.

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]]>fast food wine pairingFastFoodWinePairingPopeyespopeyes chickenPopeyesChickenwine pairingWinePairingHanna Raskin2009-11-11T11:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Brined Barbecue Turkey Breasthttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/09/thanksgiving-recipes-brined-barbecue-turkey-breast/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/09/thanksgiving-recipes-brined-barbecue-turkey-breast/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/09/thanksgiving-recipes-brined-barbecue-turkey-breast/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Dry turkey is the ultimate dread of every Thanksgiving host. However, brining basics taught us that the simple act of brining not only adds aromatics, but also results in a moist, more tender bird.

Get the recipe to this classic along with many others after the jump.


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]]>thanksgiving recipesturkeywomans daySlashfood Editor2009-11-09T16:45:00+00:00Judge Accepts Jerk Chicken in Lieu of Community Servicehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/30/judge-accepts-jerk-chicken-in-lieu-of-community-service/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/30/judge-accepts-jerk-chicken-in-lieu-of-community-service/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/30/judge-accepts-jerk-chicken-in-lieu-of-community-service/#commentsFiled under: , ,

uncle joe's jerk chicken

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Community service has gone to the birds. Or, for some critics, at least the Chicago legal system has after a judge told a defendant he could either do 100 hours community service or bring him some jerk chicken.

When Darrius Logan plead guilty to misdemeanor battery and criminal trespass charges in August, he told Associate Judge Robert Livas that he'd already worked 100 unpaid "community service" hours at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken, a South Side Chicago Jamaican restaurant chain. The judge told him to come back in two months with proof he'd completed the community service elsewhere or to bring back enough chicken to feed the court room, the Chicago Tribune reports.

"If you walk in with enough chicken to feed everybody, I'll accept these community service hours," Livas said, according to court transcripts from Aug. 4 obtained by the Tribune. "If you don't, I'm not taking any of them."

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]]>chicagojerk chickenJerkChickenjudgepunishmentuncle joes jerk chickenUncleJoesJerkChickenJennifer Lawinski2009-10-30T17:00:00+00:00Table for One - Simple Saltimboccahttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/29/table-for-one-simple-saltimbocca/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/29/table-for-one-simple-saltimbocca/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/29/table-for-one-simple-saltimbocca/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Chicken Saltimbocca and Roasted Tomatoes

Photo: Sarah LeTrent.

Few of us want to make a complicated lasagna for solo dining -- by day six, you'll never want to see lasagna again! In this series, AOL Food staffer Sarah LeTrent taste-tests simple recipes suitable for a "table for one."

The time-honored Italian dish, saltimbocca, traditionally calls for veal cutlets, but the classic is easier and more practical for singletons to make with commonplace chicken breasts.

Saltimbocca, roughly translated, means to "jump into your mouth" -- and with thin slices of chicken wrapped in savory prosciutto and autumn sage, the translation seems fitting. Paired with roasted tomatoes on the vine, this 10-minute, one-pot meal yearns for a table under the Tuscan sun. In a concrete jungle, fresh sunflowers will have to suffice.

The beauty of this variation is that everything is cooked in the oven, at one temperature, in one pan. After all, when it's just one person doing the cooking, that same person has to do the cleaning too.

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]]>chicken saltimboccaChickenSaltimboccaprosciuttoroasted tomatoesroasted tomatoes on the vineRoastedTomatoesRoastedTomatoesOnTheVinesaltimboccatable for oneTableForOneSarah LeTrent2009-10-29T17:00:00+00:00Tip of the Day - Brining Basicshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/26/tip-of-the-day-brining-basics/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Because poultry has to be cooked through, it has a tendency to dry out. Brining not only adds flavor, but also produces tender, juicy meat.

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]]>brinebrininghomemade brineHomemadeBrinepoultrytip of the dayTipOfTheDaySarah LeTrent2009-10-26T09:00:00+00:00KFC Announces Third Grilled Chicken Giveawayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/kfc-announces-third-grilled-chicken-giveaway/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/kfc-announces-third-grilled-chicken-giveaway/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/23/kfc-announces-third-grilled-chicken-giveaway/#commentsFiled under: , ,

kentucky fried chicken's colonel sanders gives away free grilled chicken outside the united nations

Photo: KFC.

Will the Colonel's third grilled chicken giveaway be a charm?

KFC will once again hand out free pieces of its Kentucky Grilled Chicken on Monday, Oct. 26, in a promotion hailed as "UNFry Day."

Customers can stop by KFC locations throughout the day on Monday and receive a free piece of Kentucky Grilled Chicken. No coupon is required.

"Already, more than 60 million Americans have joined 'Grilled Nation' by trying our new Kentucky Grilled Chicken," KFC spokesman Rick Maynard tells Slashfood. "But we're not satisfied with just 60 million, so we're giving away free KGC again."

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]]>free foodFreeFoodkfckfc grilled chickenKfcGrilledChickenkgcunfry dayUnfryDaySarah LeTrent2009-10-23T15:00:00+00:00