Thanksgiving Dinner: How to Fix Disasters, Bust Myths & Use Leftovers
This week on Flavorphiles, Tanner and Jerry are back with a completely new Thanksgiving episode built for everything that happens after the basic advice runs out.
First, we head to the Thanksgiving Emergency Room to tackle the disasters that can derail dinner. Frozen turkey? Broken gravy? Everything needs the oven at the same time? Tanner explains how to save the meal before anyone starts ordering pizza.
Then it’s Thanksgiving Mythbusters. Do you really need to baste the turkey? Is the timing of turkey hard to get right? Should stuffing go inside the bird? We take on some of the most common Thanksgiving cooking advice and separate the useful tips from the traditions that refuse to die.
Next, we look at ways to make Thanksgiving more interesting. From adding international influences, letting the kids cook, and maybe not making some of the staples. Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean cooking the exact same meal every year.
Finally, we deal with the best part: leftovers. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and gravy aren't leftovers, they are the ingredients for your next meal. Think Shepard's Pie, enchiladas, and curry. It's about making a new meal that excites instead of reheating an old one.
And if you still need the Thanksgiving basics, our original Thanksgiving episode covers hosting, guest etiquette, common Thanksgiving questions, and the dos and don’ts of Turkey Day. Find it wherever you’re listening to Flavorphiles.
Happy Thanksgiving, and good luck with the turkey.