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“One of my very favorite things about filmingGirl Meets Farmis getting to have two (2!) Thanksgivings, one in the summer when we film it and have family fly in and go all out with the plating and the fireworks and I wear makeup, and the one on actual Thanksgiving when I wear sweatpants and care only about hoarding leftover stuffing and watching the rockettes,” Yeh shares onInstagram. “I love them both!!”
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Molly Yeh’s Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving Entrees
Five-Spice Turkey with Sweet and Sour Glaze
“Pay no attention to appetizers or salads, no one will miss them,” Yeh boldly says onInstagramin her guide for “little ways to make thanksgiving better but not (that much) harder …” If you really must have a pre-meal nosh, “dump a jar of jalapeño jelly over a block of cream cheese and put it out with crackers,” she suggests. (Or followJulia Child’s lead and set out bowls of Goldfish crackers!)
Then turn your attention to the real star of the show: turkey. Yeh’s 2022 twist on turkey is a nod to the warm Chinese flavors she remembers from her grandma’s steamed buns. Sweet-tart citrus and a beautiful blend of ginger and five-spice flavors star in the dry brine, while tropical fruit flavors and soy elements spike the glaze. After roasting, the lacquered skin is almost too beautiful to eat.
Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham
If you don’t want toante up a lot more this year for your holiday turkey, aren’t married to the idea of the traditional centerpiece, or are hoping to serve a couple of different proteins, try this easy ham recipe that one Yeh fan says is “amazing!!! Will not use another glaze ever. What a difference a few ingredients can make.” Round up a few ground spices, some brown sugar, vinegar, mustard and orange marmalade, and you’re all set.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Sticky Rice Stuffing
Twice-Baked Potatoes
To round out the starchy sides, Yeh suggests serving these cheesy potatoes that highlight one unexpected ingredient. A fan who gave the recipe a try says she “NEVER thought to put pickled jalapeños in my potatoes, but I am a changed woman and I will never eat them any other way. Diehard jalapeño fan here.” In tandem with the blank-slate potatoes and the many creamy elements—butter, half-and-half, sour cream, Gruyère cheese—a hint of kick sounds like the perfect foil.
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Greens with Crispy Onions and Chili Crisp
Now turning to all things green, I’m officially sold on this speedy and spicy side dish that showcases hearty winter greens—and plenty of spice. In a hat tip togreen bean casserole, Yeh garnishes the vegetables with crispy onions. But from there, this recipe goes its own way. “You have to have veggies at your Thanksgiving table, but they should be cozy, steamy and warming (salads take note, you’re not 100% welcome),” Yeh believes. “This recipe is a quick stovetop side to free up oven space and deliver on flavor.” In addition, this features one of our go-to condiments that you can buy orDIY: chili crisp.
Brussels Sprouts Casserole
And speaking of casseroles, this one delivers all the cream of (fill in the blank) soup vibes, just with a simple from-scratch method. The crispy onion topping and thyme-scented cream sauce will likely convince even the pickiest of eaters to dive in. One home cook who tried it this fall says, “While I love Brussels sprouts any which way, my husband is not a big fan. But he really likes this casserole. And so do I! Yum! And easy to make.” (P.S. If you like this recipe, then you’ll love ourCheesy Baked Brussels Sprouts.)
Thanksgiving Desserts
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon
If you, too, can always find room for dessert, then this is the one that definitely deserves a spot at your table this year, Yeh says. Earning nearly unanimous five-star reviews from more than 60 bakers who re-created it at home, thispumpkin dessert ideais the one that will coax gourd-avoiders to change their tune. “The perfect pumpkin pie. I don’t like pumpkin pie, but it’s my son’s favorite, so I searched high and low for a good recipe to try something new, maybe with some different flavors or a different technique and came across this gem,” a fan raves. “Wow! Even I loved it! No more Costco pumpkin pies for our house.” So what makes this so special? A mix of brown and white sugar, a splash of maple syrup and a couple of extra egg yolks in the custard filling—along with acan of pumpkin puree, of course.
Mandarin Meringue Pie
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