Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes and has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs entertains and helps busy home cooks put nutritious meals on the table for their families.
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5 Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes for the Perfect Turkey Dinner
Chef John. He’s like a friend in the kitchen. The best kind of friend the professional chef. And he’s here to make this the best Thanksgiving ever. Read on for his best tips and Thanksgiving recipes all in one place from cranberry sauce to mashed potatoes to the perfect roasted turkey with gravy.
Chef John shows you a great way to loosen the skin of the turkey so you can add herb butter. By basting the bird in this way the meat stays wonderfully moist and flavorful. The turkey essentially bastes itself. For the gravy a touch of balsamic vinegar balances out the flavors.
Creamy mascarpone cheese adds a delicious texture and a buttery golden-brown crust. Make these mashers ahead of time; spoon them into a baking dish then bake until the tops are golden brown. They’re so good gravy is almost optional. (Almost.)
