Dry-Brined Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie + More Thanksgiving Essentials

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PREVIEW TEXT GOES HERE Dry-Brined Turkey This fantastic recipe was shared with me by the talented food stylist Rebecca Jurkevich, who styled my second cookbook. Rebecca told me it was the best turkey she'd ever made—and she's made plenty! The method is simple: rub a salt and seasoning mixture over the turkey's skin and let it rest in the fridge overnight. The salt deeply seasons the meat, while the overnight rest dries out the skin for a beautifully crispy, golden-brown exterior. Whether you're a seasoned cook or making turkey for the first time, this dry-brine method is a must-try for its ease and reliability. READ MORE Cranberry Sauce I'll admit, the jiggly, can-shaped cranberry sauce has its nostalgic charm, but homemade cranberry sauce is truly in a league of its own—and it's so easy to make! Simply boil cranberries with sugar, water, orange juice and zest, and in just 15 minutes, you'll have a sauce bursting with bright, sweet flavors. The best part? You can make the sauce ahead of time and relax knowing it'll stay perfectly fresh in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for two months. Make it this weekend and cross it off your list! READ MORE Easy Sausage & Herb Stuffing Recipe I used to host elaborate Thanksgiving celebrations, where I'd cook for days on end, only to be completely exhausted by the time my guests arrived on Thanksgiving day. After one glass of wine, I'd be nodding off at the table and dreaming of my pillow. I finally wised up by simplifying my side dishes and desserts. This rich sausage and herb stuffing recipe relies on store-bought stuffing cubes, which eliminates the step of slicing and drying out the bread. Believe me, when you're using a pound of sausage and an entire stick of butter, the type of bread you use does not matter one bit! READ MORE Perfect Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin pie is a holiday classic, and when done right, it's as good as dessert gets. But for such a seemingly simple dessert, it can be tricky to perfect. Over the years, I've tested at least a dozen recipes, and I've run into every pitfall: fillings that won't set, unsightly cracks, and soggy crusts. Whoever coined the term "easy as pie" had clearly never baked a pumpkin pie! But after years of testing, I finally cracked the code. This pumpkin pie recipe is perfect in all the ways that matter: a buttery, flaky crust, a smooth and rich filling, and no unsightly cracks. READ MORE Holiday Inspiration 25 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes 14 Thanksgiving Appetizers To Kick Off The Feast 21 Thanksgiving Desserts Worth Saving Room For ​ ​ WHAT YOU'RE SAYING Amazing crust and fantastic flavor. Used Jonagold & Honeycrisp apples. This is a keeper for sure! Thank you! —ERNIE Perfect Apple Pie
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