Ina Garten's Thanksgiving Menu Is Golden
ICYMI, Ina Garten is back with a refreshed version of her Food Network show—Barefoot Contessa: Modern Comfort Food—a series inspired by her latest cookbook (buy it: $19, Amazon).
And while we adored the little sneak peak of her favorite side dish and the ultimate Thanksgiving leftover sandwich on Al Roker's Cooking Up a Storm podcast, we are most excited for next Friday's special, "A Barefoot Thanksgiving." It's the third episode of Barefoot Contessa: Modern Comfort Food, and while it doesn't debut until November 19, a thorough teaser is available now on the Food Network site.
"It's Thanksgiving at the barn and Ina Garten's good friend and neighbor Bobby Flay is coming over. She's making a dazzling spread, perfect for the big day with her incomparable tips, strategies and fabulous recipes."
Here's what's on the Thanksgiving menu for Garten and her pal Bobby Flay:
- Ina's Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce that's so delish, one fan says, "I would rate this 6 stars if I could!"
- Bobby's Fall Sangria. One person who stirred this up at home admits, "People won't stop asking me for the recipe!!!! Huge hit!"
- Ina's Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots that call for just 15 minutes of prep time.
- Bobby's Eleven-Layer Potato Gratin. "This has been my go-to potato dish for Thanksgiving for the last three years," one fan raves.
- Ina's Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts done in the skillet (and in a mere 15 minutes!).
- Bobby's Smoked Whole Turkey, no oven space required. Flay explains how to transform your grill into a smoker.
- Bobby's Heartland Chopped Salad. Kale, spinach, pomegranates, walnuts, cranberries—all of our fall faves are here.
- Ina's Herb and Apple Bread Pudding. A five-star reviewer says you can get a head start on Thanksgiving eve: "We made it the day before Thanksgiving and then baked it as written on Turkey Day. It was wonderful! Creamy, flavorful and cheesy delish!"
- Ina's Lemon Ginger Molasses Cake. Who needs pie when you can bake a cake that's "wonderful, yummy and not too sweet," according to a fan. "I made it last year and plan to make it again this Thanksgiving."
We can only imagine pulling up a seat at that table to share this meal with the Iron Chef and Ina!
In years past, Garten has shared a Tuscan turkey roulade and two showstopping boozy desserts, and now we have even more dishes to inspire our own holiday spreads. Just add a round of supersized cosmos and the feast is complete!