Wednesday 21 November 2018

Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer make their moms' favorite recipes for Thanksgiving

Al Roker makes his mom's signature sweet potato casserole and Dylan Dreyer mixes up her mother's famous crab dip for Thanksgiving.

How to cook a Thanksgiving turkey: All-star chefs share advice

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb are talking turkey two days before Thanksgiving. Guest co-host Bobby Flay, as well as a slew of all-star chefs — Geoffrey Zakarian, chef and partner of Point Royal at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Florida; celebrity chef Jet Tila; Food Network host Damaris Phillips; and chef Jerome Grant of Sweet Home Cafe in Washington, D.C. — stop by to share various ways to cook up a flavorful bird.

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Make this pumpkin-shaped cheese ball to wow Thanksgiving dinner guests

Make any fall festivities extra special with this delightfully delicious — and incredibly realistic looking — cheese ball appetizer shaped like a pumpkin. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make.

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Joy Full Eats: This easy sweet potato casserole recipe has a surprising secret ingredient

TODAY Nutritionist Joy Bauer packs a deliciously sweet (and nutritious!) punch in her simple sweet potato casserole recipe. The secret ingredient? Baby carrots! They provide a gorgeous, bright orange color, pack in more vitamins and help lower both the calories and carbs in this traditionally decadent dish. Your whole family will love this take on the classic Thanksgiving side dish. And don't worry, you can still top it with marshmallows!

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Should corn bread be sweet or savory?

The Washington Post posed an interesting question: Should corn bread be sweet? TODAY's Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones weigh in, with Dylan uniting everyone at the table by saying it should be served warm with a lot of butter.

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How to make a whole Thanksgiving turkey in a slow cooker

For a delightfully juicy and flavorful bird, make your holiday turkey in a slow cooker! It's incredibly easy, plus it frees up oven space so you can cook up even more delicious sides. More on this story here.

How to make mini pumpkin pie shots

Take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level with these mini pumpkin pie gelatin shots! They taste just like the real deal and make a perfect party treat for adults.