Rach's Notebook
For most people, including me, Thanksgiving is all about tradition.
One of my traditions is to always serve apple-and-onion stuffing, but we are loosey-goosey when it comes to other details. Sometimes there’s a whole crowd; sometimes it’s dinner for three. Sometimes we just go to a movie. Because I’ll be away on a book tour for most of December, Thanksgiving weekend is also when I get to decorate for Christmas! I enjoy putting up trees at my family’s houses in upstate New York. When I come back in late December, it will be a wonderland, and all set up to celebrate!
You can use many of this month’s 30-Minute Meals as Turkey Day sides or as hearty entrées any night of the year. And when it comes to jazzing up the bird, don’t miss “Turkey Your Way” for great tips on grilling, smoking, deep-frying, brining and roasting. Going to someone else’s house for dinner? Go ahead and read “Please Bring….”
You’ll find impressive—and portable—side dishes and desserts.
It’s not a man’s world anymore when it comes to the art of winemaking. Check out “The Great Escape.” See how women run their wineries and take a drive through California for the best places to stop, eat and stay.
In recent months, numbers have played a major role in my life. October marked my first new show on the Food Network’s Cooking Channel, A Week in a Day. In one hour I show you how to cook enough food for five hassle-free weeknight dinners. Also, my 15th cookbook comes out! Look + Cook, in bookstores November 2, is a collection of recipes in pictures—600 to be exact.
BONUS! Here's more:
Get a sneak peek at recipes from Rachael's new book »
Special: Pre-order Rachael's new book »
You're invited! Cookbook Club starts October 21 »
Try our best Thanksgiving sides, desserts and more recipes »
Find a cheat sheet of Thanksgiving menus, tips and how-tos »
Love,
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