Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Our chicken pot pie is one of our most popular recipes. We love reading all of your comments about how much you LOVE the recipe. YAY! We decided to take our famous chicken pot pie recipe and turn it into a soup. You are going to love this com…

Our chicken pot pie is one of our most popular recipes. We love reading all of your comments about how much you LOVE the recipe. YAY! We decided to take our famous chicken pot pie recipe and turn it into a soup. You are going to love this comforting Chicken Pot Pie Soup. It tastes similar to…

6 Tiny Tips to Make Thanksgiving Cooking Easier

Cooking (and hosting) Thanksgiving dinner can make you feel like you need six arms and maybe also six ovens. Since you probably don’t have the ability to make either of those things appear out of thin air, we’ve put together this short-and-sweet guide …

Cooking (and hosting) Thanksgiving dinner can make you feel like you need six arms and maybe also six ovens. Since you probably don't have the ability to make either of those things appear out of thin air, we’ve put together this short-and-sweet guide with tips and tricks for planning your Thanksgiving dinner this holiday season.


1. Choose recipes that bake at the same (or similar) temperature

A lot of sweets bake at a lower temperature, around 350 degrees Fahrenheit, so try to pick recipes that accommodate a higher temp, like this Apple Pecan Pie from Erin Jeanne McDowell that bakes at 450 degrees. (Hot tip: most of Erin’s recipes bake at a higher-than-average temperature, so her catalog is a great resource.) If your vegetables or turkey need to roast at 475 degrees, it’s not that much work to bump up the temperature, versus the 125-degree jump another recipe might require.

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5 Thanksgiving Gravy Recipes for Every Type of Cook

It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing start early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field of…

It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing start early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field of all things Thanksgiving—particularly our Senior Food Stylist Anna Billingskog. She estimates that she’s cooked some form of a Thanksgiving dinner upwards of a dozen times in her five-plus years as a food stylist for Food52. This holiday season, she’s sharing her favorite recipes from all those meals.


Things aren’t always gravy when it comes to making gravy, you know? The mixture can separate, the lumps just won’t go away, or it simply isn’t flavorful enough. Lucky for us, Anna picked a few of her favorites that not only shine on camera, but will satisfy at the Thanksgiving table as well.

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5 Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes That Are Food Stylist-Approved

It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing starts early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field o…

It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing starts early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field of all things Thanksgiving—particularly our Senior Food Stylist Anna Billingskog. She estimates that she’s cooked some form of a Thanksgiving dinner upwards of a dozen times in her five-plus years as a food stylist for Food52.

One year alone, she cooked eight different turkeys. Eight. Turkeys. Needless to say, Anna is what we would call a turkey master. So, of course, I chatted with her to get the scoop on the best and brightest of our Thanksgiving birds on Food52. Without further ado, we present a gaggle of Anna-approved turkey recipes perfect for every host and cook.

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1-Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Freezer-Friendly!)

If you don’t already keep homemade freezer meals stashed for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking, consider this your (cost-saving…thank yourself later) invitation! This 1-POT pumpkin turkey chili is a freezer meal we never go without.
N…

1-Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Freezer-Friendly!)

If you don’t already keep homemade freezer meals stashed for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking, consider this your (cost-saving…thank yourself later) invitation! This 1-POT pumpkin turkey chili is a freezer meal we never go without.

Not only is it everything you want in a chili (hearty, thick, smoky, and spicy), but it’s nutrient-packed and a great way to use up almost any veggie you have around.

1-Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Freezer-Friendly!) from Minimalist Baker →

The Best Way to Baste a Turkey, According to Our Test Kitchen

The number one Thanksgiving turkey tip promoted every year is basting. You know it, you’ve seen it, or you’ve personally done it—tediously standing in front of an open oven radiating heat while trying to navigate a basting tip into the rich pan juices …

The number one Thanksgiving turkey tip promoted every year is basting. You know it, you’ve seen it, or you’ve personally done it—tediously standing in front of an open oven radiating heat while trying to navigate a basting tip into the rich pan juices of the turkey, and then somehow getting those juices on top of the turkey without splashing yourself or burning yourself on the hot edges of the pan and the oven. The internet consensus is that this is the number one way to end up with a moist, juicy Thanksgiving turkey.

I’m going to be super transparent with you (and this may have already been apparent): I don’t do this, and neither does most of the Food52 Test Kitchen. But, if this is a method you want to try, or you love tradition, read on for how to do it and how often to baste; our best tips for if you must baste; and also why we don’t—and what you can do instead.

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Pesto Meatballs

Meatballs are a favorite meal at our house. They are easy to make and also perfect for meal prepping. A few of our favorite meatball recipes include: classic spaghetti and meatballs, chicken meatballs, Greek meatballs, and teriyaki chicken meatballs. W…

Meatballs are a favorite meal at our house. They are easy to make and also perfect for meal prepping. A few of our favorite meatball recipes include: classic spaghetti and meatballs, chicken meatballs, Greek meatballs, and teriyaki chicken meatballs. We also love making Pesto Meatballs, especially during the summer months when we have a lot…

Turkey Wrap

Wraps make a fun, easy, healthy, and delicious meal. Our Chicken Caesar Wraps are very popular and so are these Turkey Wraps! We love making wraps because they are very versatile. You can add whatever ingredients and sauces you like, just like a sandwi…

Wraps make a fun, easy, healthy, and delicious meal. Our Chicken Caesar Wraps are very popular and so are these Turkey Wraps! We love making wraps because they are very versatile. You can add whatever ingredients and sauces you like, just like a sandwich. But wraps really are more fun. Everything gets wrapped up into…

11 Easy Lettuce Wraps

These 11 recipes for easy lettuce wraps are perfect anytime you need a light and fresh meal. Each wrap is healthy, low-carb, and packed with flavor.  The Best Easy Lettuce Wrap Recipes You won’t miss the bread with these easy lettuce wraps! A gre…

These 11 recipes for easy lettuce wraps are perfect anytime you need a light and fresh meal. Each wrap is healthy, low-carb, and packed with flavor.  The Best Easy Lettuce Wrap Recipes You won’t miss the bread with these easy lettuce wraps! A great way to make a sandwich, burger or taco fresher, lighter and