Makes 8 servings
Thanksgiving Countdown: 2 Weeks To Go
It is two weeks until Thanksgiving, and there are a few things we plan to do this weekend to get ready. This is the weekend to wrap up your chicken stock or broth. If you already made some, consider taking a quart of it and making a batch of fortified […]
Thanksgiving Countdown: 3 Weeks Out
Today officially marks three weeks until the big day, and this year, we’re pledging to stay ahead on our prep for a calm, stress-free Thanksgiving. Luckily, here at the CIA, we’ve got a lot of experience coordinating dinners! We have a good plan in place, so each week, we’ll fill […]
Thanksgiving FAQ
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we wanted to know what sorts of questions you encounter this holiday season. We asked, and boy, did you answer! We talked turkey, stuffing, special diets, and everything in between. Turkey Janine P. asks: Because I only have one oven, I have to find different […]
Thanksgiving Leftovers for Breakfast!
The day after Thanksgiving should start slow—with strong coffee, cozy slippers, and a breakfast that practically cooks itself. Luckily, Thanksgiving leftovers are the gift that keeps on giving. Instead of another turkey sandwich, turn yesterday’s feast into a morning spread that feels intentional, comforting, and completely new. These ideas keep […]
Thanksgiving Lunch
An often overlooked element of Thanksgiving Day is lunch. Yes, you may be eating a big dinner, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be hungry until 7pm. If you are one of the many families who eat Thanksgiving dinner at 3pm, ignore this and go peruse our pie recipes. But […]
Thanksgiving Recipes
Whether your table is filled with family recipes or new and modern takes, here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Appetizers Grissini Cheese and Potato Cigars Deviled Eggs Spanish Potato Omelet Chicken Liver Pâté with Apples and Cognac Side Dishes Roasted Pear and Arugula Salad with Caramelized […]
Thanksgiving Stuffing Free-Style
Stuffing (or maybe you call it dressing?) is highly personal. You might follow the same family recipe each year, or maybe you go out in search of something new and exciting. More often than not, you might be let down. This isn’t because the recipes are bad, but it’s because […]
Thanksgiving To-Do List: The Weekend Before the Big Day
If you’ve been following along with our To-Do list, you probably don’t have much cooking to do this weekend. Way to go! If you still have some projects to check off, this is a great weekend to make broth, pie dough, cranberry sauce, and gravy (check out the CIA’s free […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Brine
Makes enough for 1 large turkey; about 2 gallons This is a relatively simple brine, but it can also be a great starting point for your creative additions. Add sliced apples, fennel seed, rosemary, or virtually any flavoring that suits your Thanksgiving dinner.
The Basics of Hot Water Canning
Our world sometimes feels much larger than it once did, and at a time when we can buy produce from half a world away whenever we want it, some traditional methods of food preservation, like canning, may seem like old news. But for many of us, there is a sort […]
The Best Make-Ahead Recipes for a Labor-Free Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial last hurrah for summer, which means it should be filled with ice cream, swimming, and sunshine—not preparing meals! That’s why when we’re facing a long weekend, we like to fill the fridge with ready-to-eat meal components that can be mixed and matched for snacks, […]