Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
Do you know where you're getting your turkey this year? Not yet? Then we've got a contest for you. The good folks at D'Artagnan are providing us with a turkey a day to give away to one lucky Serious Eats reader from today until Sunday, November 23.*
D'Artagnan is a purveyor of many things delicious—from pâtés to sausages, foie gras to wild mushrooms, game meat to truffles. But what we're especially interested in right now is their turkey.
D'Artagnan's certified organic birds are fed organic grains and pure spring water—no protein supplements, added poultry or fish byproducts, pesticides, or herbicides. Additionally no antibiotics, no growth hormones. The result is a poultry with great flavor, tenderness, and a 25 percent lower fat content than standard commercially raised turkey.
We will be giving away 12- to 14-pound organic free-range birds for the duration of the contest. Contest is open only to participants in the continental U.S. Details after the jump.
Win a Turkey
To enter to win, just go to Serious Eats Thanksgiving headquarters, peruse all the cool ideas, and then leave a comment on this post telling us which of our Turkey Day menu suggestions sounds the yummiest.
One (1) winner will be chosen at random among the commenters. Feel free to enter every day, but you may win only once during the lifetime of the contest. Comments for this entry will be open until 3 p.m. ET tomorrow (November 15). The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
* Sorry, but we have to limit shipping to the continental U.S. Birds will be shipped from D'Artagnan no later than Monday, November 24.
Comments are closed: 294 Comments:
I was already planning on the buttermilk biscuits w/green onions, black pepper & sea salt when I saw it in the latest issue of Bon Appetit...glad to see it here too! That's my favorite.
mepolo at 3:42PM on 11/14/08
My vote would go to the Cranberry, Pear, and Ginger Chutney, from 'Bon Appétit' ... but I'm a nut for anything with cranberries or ginger. This combo sounds irresistable.
Julie D at 3:51PM on 11/14/08
The potato gratin with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone cheese, please!
magnolia8228 at 3:54PM on 11/14/08
I love the brussels sprouts with bacon side. So simple and delicious and the perfect addition to the table!
juliebugsmama at 3:54PM on 11/14/08
I'd have to vote to the Maple Cornbread.
dmorriso at 3:54PM on 11/14/08
My contribution to Thanksgiving will be 5 gallons of homebrew and 3 or 4 pounds of blood sausage, but I hope someone brings the brussels sprouts with bacon . Hell, I'd give them the bacon if they made it...
michael_g at 3:54PM on 11/14/08
The Pumpkin Pie Brûlée sounds ballin'.
Pezdro at 3:55PM on 11/14/08
Best Drop Biscuits, I can't wait to eat them. I can't get enough biscuits!
thaddius at 3:56PM on 11/14/08
Oven Roasted Potato Wedges with Bacon Grease.
bmcbrides at 3:58PM on 11/14/08
Oven Roasted Potato Wedges with Bacon Grease
bmcbrides at 3:59PM on 11/14/08
brussels sprouts with bacon sound awesome....always need to add some green (even if it includes bacon) to the table!!
angfarrell at 3:59PM on 11/14/08
Maple-Walnut Cornbread for sure
foodinmouth at 4:01PM on 11/14/08
brussels sprouts and bacon. i've totally been on a brussels sprouts kick lately. i can't believe i used to hate them!
jaclynmck at 4:03PM on 11/14/08
-gotta go classic with the C.I. Roasted Brined Turkey-
prozzmozz at 4:03PM on 11/14/08
Wow, the Brussels Sprout Hash with Caramelized Shallots looks pretty amazing. I may be forced to substitute this dish for my usual charred Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo!
lukemclean at 4:03PM on 11/14/08
Do I have to choose only one?
I would say the Best Drop Biscuits, but the Oven Roasted Potato Wedges also sound great.
papillon at 4:04PM on 11/14/08
The Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust-- wow. Just wow.
shalomblack at 4:04PM on 11/14/08
Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Bread Crumb Topping
rbear at 4:05PM on 11/14/08
Yeah, that potato gratin with the porcini and marscapone sounds ridiculously good!
Fillippelli the Cook at 4:07PM on 11/14/08
The Cranberry, Pear, and Ginger Chutney sounds fantastic!
ronzoni at 4:08PM on 11/14/08
The buttermilk biscuits.
Pupster at 4:08PM on 11/14/08
Some great recipes in there for baked goods (biscuits, cornbread) !
cmballa at 4:09PM on 11/14/08
best drop biscuits definitely are the best! got them from SE last year and made them for turkey day. biiiiig hit!
ceforrester at 4:09PM on 11/14/08
C.I. Brined turkey and Cranberry Pear and Ginger Chutney sounds great.
dhorst at 4:10PM on 11/14/08
I'm going to have to say the Roasted Brined Turkey from Cook's Illustrated. Cook's Illustrated always has amazing, practically foolproof recipes. Seeing as to this will be my first thanksgiving making the Turkey for the family I'm going to go with their recipe that way I don't mess up the traditional Thanksgiving poultry that so many say is easy to dry out...
blizzard854 at 4:11PM on 11/14/08
After reading the recipe for Pioneer Woman's (who I read religiously) Sweet Potatoes, I want it to be Thanksgiving now. I can't wait to try them.
SFaith at 4:11PM on 11/14/08
I would love the Classic Menu if someone else were cooking, and if I am cooking probably the Easy Menu!
rckymtn1 at 4:11PM on 11/14/08
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon. I had this at a tapas restaurant and it was amazing. I'll have to try and make it for turkey day.
stevenwk at 4:11PM on 11/14/08
Brussels sprouts with bacon. What's thanksgiving without bacon.
msecondo at 4:13PM on 11/14/08
The cornbread dressing with pecans and bacon sounds really good.
finsbigfan at 4:13PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin pie brulee sounds like it would be super tasty.
ScienceandtheCity at 4:14PM on 11/14/08
Im gonna try the cauliflower brussell sprout gratin it looks good.!
joanpieroni2 at 4:15PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin Pie Brulée sounds good.
CVilleBilly at 4:15PM on 11/14/08
Gotta agree with the previous poster, the Pumpkin Pie Brulee sounds amazing. Yum!
vercingetorix at 4:16PM on 11/14/08
Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon all the way.
bobmcsmith at 4:17PM on 11/14/08
I'm going to have to go with the Morning-After Cranberry Sauce Muffins. Handheld food to eat while waiting in line for stores to open at 5 AM.
jourgy at 4:18PM on 11/14/08
'Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon' sounds wonderful.
ginglain at 4:20PM on 11/14/08
Gonna go with the brussels sprouts. Because of the bacon.
ejswanson at 4:21PM on 11/14/08
biscuits
tracker at 4:21PM on 11/14/08
Clearly the Cook's Illustrated Drop Biscuits. Sounds easy-breezy and no need to wait for rising!!
Mizbee at 4:22PM on 11/14/08
The Cranberry, Pear, and Ginger Chutney! Love that tart, gingery combination.
andrearode at 4:23PM on 11/14/08
I'm gonna have to go with the brussels sprouts and bacon.
ryansm at 4:23PM on 11/14/08
I can't wait to try the Spiced Pumpkin Pudding Pie - sounds fantastic!
meeples at 4:24PM on 11/14/08
Pureed broccoli with creme fraiche sounds amazing. I'll try that this year.
semarr at 4:24PM on 11/14/08
Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Bread Crumb Topping. Is it really possible to combine my two favorite veggies with cheese and bread and olive oil? I plan to find out!
emlizmue at 4:24PM on 11/14/08
Maple Walnut Cornbread
samsnana at 4:26PM on 11/14/08
biscuits all the way... please put me into a carbohydrate-induced coma
i8alot at 4:26PM on 11/14/08
Cranberry, Pear, and Ginger Chutney sounds yummy.
I think I will try making this for thanksgiving.
piehole at 4:26PM on 11/14/08
Having made it twice, it's hard for me to argue with the Cook's Illustrated's Roasted Brined Turkey
kaszeta at 4:26PM on 11/14/08
I'll be doing the Roasted Brined Turkey (with my own additions, of course) and the Cranberry Sauce With Champagne and Currants... that sounds absolutely gorgeous.
devlyn at 4:30PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust - I was searching for a recipe and HERE it was! It will go great with the pecan pie.
Just found out my daughter, 4 yo granddaughter and NEW granddaughter (5 year old my daughter took in) are taking a train from AZ to PA for a 19 day visit. I can't wait to see them, and meet Destiny! They'd love organic turkey - me too! Mario Batali said everything from D'Artagnan is wonderful.
PerkyMac at 4:30PM on 11/14/08
I think the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes sound amazing! I think I just may try them this year.
carolinemarie at 4:33PM on 11/14/08
I'd want to try the foolproof pie crust because I am always looking for that perfect crust for a pie. Making crust is really an art form, just like pizza, you just have to take your time to master it.
bigbite at 4:34PM on 11/14/08
Cornbread Sausage Stuffing with Apples, straight from the Silver Palate
lesliepariseau at 4:37PM on 11/14/08
I automatically love pumpkin-inspired dessert, but the sweet potato casserole trifle sounds really interesting too. I love creamy desserts, and this one may almost be healthy! Plus, who could forget the episode of Friends where Rachel inadvertently makes a trifle with shepherd's pie ingredients :).
runnereater at 4:39PM on 11/14/08
That easy menu is awesome, especially the apple cranberry crisp. And since this is the first year I'm cooking the whole dinner, I might just go with it!
myfirstkitchen at 4:41PM on 11/14/08
go go gadget buttermilk biscuits
gimpgimp at 4:42PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin Pie Brulee. I love pumpkin pie.
rockandroll at 4:43PM on 11/14/08
Ham in Coca-Cola...two of my favorite things
burgerluver at 4:43PM on 11/14/08
the pumpkin pie brulee looks FANTASTIC!
bojacobson at 4:43PM on 11/14/08
The green onion buttermilk biscuits sound good.
plantainsandkimchi at 4:44PM on 11/14/08
Gotta be the sprouts with bacon...what could be bad?
bessfour at 4:46PM on 11/14/08
I too must cast my vote for one of the desserts - the pumpkin pie cheesecake. I admit I have a weakness for both things - so combining them has to be good! Time to go invest in a springform pan...
absentmindedprof at 4:47PM on 11/14/08
Ham in coke... though I prefer dr pepper.
arbeck at 4:49PM on 11/14/08
pumpkin pie brulee...any excuse to light something on fire.
skim at 4:50PM on 11/14/08
I'll throw in a vote for the "Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Ham and Sage, from 'Bon Appétit."
On my Thanksgiving table the biscuits always feel like filler before the meal. Now I can elevate them to truly something worth a spot next to a slice of roasted turkey.
Mike13241 at 4:51PM on 11/14/08
The brussels sprouts with bacon sounds really good...
SredniV at 4:52PM on 11/14/08
Everything's better with bacon! Both the potatoes & the brussels sprouts for me! I'm getting hungry already....I think I can smell bacon cooking, can you?
passion4eating at 4:52PM on 11/14/08
I second the green onion biscuits -- I'm a sucker for all things green onion...
newyorker at 4:54PM on 11/14/08
Best Drop Biscuits... not gonna lie the only time i eat my cranberry biscuit sandwiches is on thanksgiving. one of my favorite parts of the holiday for some reason (i suspect my love of bread plays a part). i would love to try it with these biscuits...
hookrilla at 4:54PM on 11/14/08
My favorite dish of Thanksgiving... stuffing! The Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon sounds pretty fantastic... how could it be wrong to add bacon?
akelsey at 4:57PM on 11/14/08
pumpkin pie brulee!!!!
BaguettenBrie at 4:57PM on 11/14/08
The Brussel sprout hash with carmelized shallots sounds amazing. I think it would be a great addition to the menu.
lakeloverhh at 5:02PM on 11/14/08
Has to be brined Turkey, for me. I've tried the bird many ways, but not with a brine.
pcrackenhead at 5:03PM on 11/14/08
The Sweet Potato Casserole Trifle sounds the most yummy.
foodscience at 5:05PM on 11/14/08
I love the Easy menu (so my speed!) but the cornbread dressing from the Classic menu sounds pretty tasty!
threedogkitchen at 5:07PM on 11/14/08
Sour cream pumpkin pie...yummy!
kdjmom3 at 5:09PM on 11/14/08
Morning-After Cranberry Sauce Muffins...a cool new way to use those leftovers!
supersissy at 5:11PM on 11/14/08
the sauteed brussels sprouts and bacon....um... yum!
Alm25 at 5:14PM on 11/14/08
I would make the brussel sprouts with bacon but why wait for
Thanksgiving to make them?
rab28 at 5:14PM on 11/14/08
the "classic menu" is the one for me. However, I would also add on some "sneaky collards."
yep.
intheyearofthepig at 5:17PM on 11/14/08
i LOVE Brussels sprouts with bacon
MMMmbbacon at 5:21PM on 11/14/08
Well, I would say that the Dried Cranberry, Apricot, and Fig Stuffing sounds the best, but I would NEVER make a stuffing on Thanksgiving that wasn't my mom's. It's amazing! But I digress... I'm going to have to go with the Maple-Walnut Cornbreads. I'm a sucker for ALL THINGS maple. Mmmm...
AlsoAlwaysHungry at 5:24PM on 11/14/08
Mmm - the corn bread stuffing with sausage and apples sounds so good!
klustila at 5:26PM on 11/14/08
I gotta go for the Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon. Sounds fantastic!
tacologic at 5:27PM on 11/14/08
The potato gratin with porcini and mascarpone, for sure - too rich for Thanksgiving? I think not!
lordnelson at 5:29PM on 11/14/08
The sauteed brussel sprouts sounds pretty darn good.
greenfield at 5:31PM on 11/14/08
My Own Favorite Roast Turkey Recipe. Sure everything else sounds great, but when it comes down to it I think a simple yet perfectly done turkey is the highlight of the thanksgiving meal. Plus I love James Beard.
misterhee at 5:33PM on 11/14/08
Definitely the potato/porcini/mascarpone gratin.
sobriquet at 5:34PM on 11/14/08
I think I'm going to make the Spiced Pumpkin Pudding Pie!
Sounds delish and a nice twist on the classic.
Laurel E at 5:36PM on 11/14/08
Pureed broccoli.... oh man do I love broccoli.
BangieB at 5:38PM on 11/14/08
Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon would be my choice
italeffect at 5:38PM on 11/14/08
I'm planning to brine a turkey for the first time this year, so that recipe is the most helpful to me. My brand-new mother-in-law is letting me do the cooking, so here's hoping it comes out...
gildeddawn at 5:41PM on 11/14/08
I love Brussels Sprouts. This sounds like a very good way of preparing them.
BostonDiner at 5:42PM on 11/14/08
Cranberry Sauce With Champagne and Currants sounds great to me
goldexplorer at 5:46PM on 11/14/08
I must try the foolproof pie dough.
schnitzel at 5:49PM on 11/14/08
My favorite thing about thanksgiving is the pumpkin pie at the end. The spiced pumpkin pudding pie is definitely going on the menu this year.
gidget at 5:51PM on 11/14/08
I make brussel sprouts (usually with chestnuts) already and adding bacon sounds even better!
Figlet at 5:52PM on 11/14/08
I made the Serious eats Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon last year and I will be makign them again was a huge hit with my crowd.
JerzeeTomato at 6:02PM on 11/14/08
Stuuufffiiing!!!
bhgrossman at 6:08PM on 11/14/08
Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Ham and Sage sounds good...
lo82070 at 6:10PM on 11/14/08
DEFINITELY Oven Roasted Potato Wedges with Bacon Grease!!!!
greyrussian at 6:11PM on 11/14/08
Potato Wedges with Bacon grease! If yoru going to splurge nothing flavors better then the combo of Bacon and potato.
Yeester at 6:12PM on 11/14/08
Having become a big fan I must go with Gourmet's Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Scallion Butter. I think I'll make this on TG even though my wife and I will most likely be the only ones enjoying it.
pickled at 6:15PM on 11/14/08
The potato gratin with porcinis and mascarpone sounds divine!
poke87 at 6:17PM on 11/14/08
I love the Garlic Potatoes recipe. I am looking for something to cook for my picky parents this year. They have finally agreed to let me cook some food for them!
xoomie at 6:18PM on 11/14/08
It's gotta be Gourmet's Cranberry Grappa Jelly. Last year I added some tequila and lime zest to my cranberry sauce and it was truly delicious. I'm convinced cranberries and alcohol are a good thing.
I'd make the bacon brussels sprouts in a flash, but there are always vegetarians at our Thanksgiving meals, so the side dishes need to stay meat free :-(
superdewa at 6:20PM on 11/14/08
Pecan Sorghum Pie. Lee brothers, how I love thee!
pingarina at 6:21PM on 11/14/08
sign me up for the maple walnut cornbread
linda at 6:21PM on 11/14/08
Oh man, I am a sucker for bacon just like the next guy so when I saw the Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon I KNEW it was making an appearance on my table this year!
GretchinF at 6:25PM on 11/14/08
the brussel sprouts sauteed with bacon. can't go wrong with bacon.
mango at 6:30PM on 11/14/08
Wow. I am going to have to try my hand at the Salted Roast Turkey with Herbs and Shallot-Dijon Gravy: That sound scrumptious! And while I'm more of a cranberry relish kind of girl, the Cranberry Sauce with Champagne and Currants just might talk me over to the sauce side of the berry. NOM.
bansidhe at 6:36PM on 11/14/08
The maple walnut cornbread sounds delicious!
carbonaria at 6:37PM on 11/14/08
Brussel sprouts with bacon, baby! Every year I make them, and every year I'm the only one that eats them. You would think I could entice my relatives by partnering them with bacon, but noooo. That's ok, more for me!
fetacrackwhore at 6:43PM on 11/14/08
brussel sprouts w/bacon and the oven fried potato wedges w/bacon grease.....hell.....how bout just the freakin bacon ????
onepercent99 at 6:44PM on 11/14/08
All sounds good but I love the "Sneaky Collards" recipe. I think I could get people who are hesitant about collards to like these! YUM!
oregonpinot at 6:45PM on 11/14/08
Brussels sprouts with bacon, please.
madball911 at 6:50PM on 11/14/08
OMG bacon with brussel sprouts yum
thatgrrl at 6:58PM on 11/14/08
The Pumpkin Pie Brulee sounds amazing.
esmesbell at 7:01PM on 11/14/08
Brussels Sprouts are my favorite vegetable....steamed and served with butter and salt!!! Yum!! So I would have to pick the Sauteed Brussels with Bacon.
lamora at 7:04PM on 11/14/08
I'm eyeballing Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust from Bon Appetit. I think I just gained half a pound thinking about it.
holdthemayo at 7:06PM on 11/14/08
One of the main courses we're serving is smoked goose (yes, we're smoking it at home). I like the idea of the garlic potatoes to accompany it.
sjpober at 7:13PM on 11/14/08
Brussel sprout hash with caramelized shallots sounds awesome
PattyCho at 7:21PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin Pie Brulee
Pumpkin Pie - Winner
Creme Brulee - Winner
Pumpkin Pie Brulee FTW
feep at 7:47PM on 11/14/08
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon!!!
yum
mottie at 7:59PM on 11/14/08
chipotle meatballs
alizinha at 8:05PM on 11/14/08
See, I would live on bread alone if it were possible, so I'm going to have to go with Dorie's corn muffins.
CupcakeSweetie at 8:07PM on 11/14/08
Cranberry Sauce With Champagne and Currants definitely. I could eat this right out of the pot!
corinne at 8:08PM on 11/14/08
Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
mhgatti at 8:12PM on 11/14/08
Forget Thanksgiving- I have two garnet sweet potatoes and one Japanese sweet potato sitting on my counter- I might have to do the "Gourmet's roasted japanese sweet potatoes with scallion butter" in a smaller batch just for myself before the holiday!
cmtigger at 8:27PM on 11/14/08
Cornbread stuffing with pecans and bacon. Mmm, bacon.....
wisekaren at 8:30PM on 11/14/08
Other than the CI brined & roasted turkey ( you don't go wrong with a CI recipe!) I'm thinking a nice pot of chipotle meatballs might just stir up our tradition laden crowd!
DeaconVolker at 8:35PM on 11/14/08
The Silver Palate's Corn Bread-Sausage Stuffing With Apples - I'm ready to have a real grown up stuffing.
ansate at 8:42PM on 11/14/08
I agree with ansate. Cornbread-sausage stuffing with apples. Want!
onalark at 8:47PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin Brulee sounds fabulous. My husband hates creme brulee and pumpkin pie, so it would only be for me...
piepie at 8:57PM on 11/14/08
The Cranberry Sauce With Champagne and Currants sounds great. Also the Pumpkin Pie Brûlée.
maportofu at 9:04PM on 11/14/08
What could be better than Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes? OMG, all that brown sugar and butter- you can have some for dinner with your turkey and then add a dollop to your pecan pie just for kicks.
ErikaWaz at 9:08PM on 11/14/08
I'm going to try this:
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust
I had already decided on pumpkin cheesecake and this recipe looks very good. But I have never made a cheesecake from scratch so I told everybody coming that they should definitely bring their own favorite dessert as a welcome Plan B.
Lowter at 9:23PM on 11/14/08
Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon deserves a place at the dinner table, but the drop biscuits will appear at breakfast!
tereza at 9:28PM on 11/14/08
Mmmm the potato gratin with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone cheese! Sounds amazing.
rchip123 at 9:38PM on 11/14/08
Sweet potatoes with bacon grease!
dettling05 at 9:40PM on 11/14/08
Chipotle Meatballs is what I would go with. This gives the carnivores something redder than turkey but of course they will eat both
These meatballs look like nice hors d'oeuvres to serve with cocktails before the turkey dinner or serve it with the meal
gaffer at 9:50PM on 11/14/08
Cornbread stuff from Silver Palate....can't wait to have that!
Teri at 9:53PM on 11/14/08
the sauteed brussel sprouts with bacon sound great.
SEFB9118 at 9:55PM on 11/14/08
Sweet Potato Casserole Trifle sounds delicious!
eileen216 at 9:56PM on 11/14/08
I've relied upon both Beard and Peterson so how to choose? I guess Peterson, because I've come to believe that it works better if the stuffing is cooked outside the bird!
tmdonahue at 10:02PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin. Pie. Brûlée.
How can I go wrong with a dessert requiring two of my personal favorites (the butane torch and the pumpkin, for the record)?
threeForks at 10:08PM on 11/14/08
Brussell Sprouts always win me over
AnnaBananna at 10:22PM on 11/14/08
Brussels sprouts with bacon!!!
Soigne at 10:24PM on 11/14/08
Oh god. I've been eyeing the various tips on cooking turkeys because I suck at dealing with raw slimy whole animals, but the dessert section sounds absolutelyfriggen divine. Especially that pumpkin pie Brulee - definitely looking to become a Thanksgiving table staple...
jazzinx at 10:33PM on 11/14/08
going for the Cook's Illustrated brined turkey this year..unless I win a D'Artagnan turkey!
kathyvegas at 10:34PM on 11/14/08
corn bread stuffing with apples
nmp164 at 10:35PM on 11/14/08
drop biscuits
jennywren at 10:43PM on 11/14/08
Potato gratin with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone cheese!
Eilen at 10:48PM on 11/14/08
I love stuffing, and I love oysters - the smoked oyster sticky rice stuffing in lotus leaf looks intriguingly delicious to try.
yogurtsoda at 10:49PM on 11/14/08
I'm gonna try the Spiced Pumpkin Pudding Pie. Yum.
lexiary at 10:52PM on 11/14/08
Martha Stewart's Rack.
DaveFaris at 10:56PM on 11/14/08
Pumpkin pie brulee, although Martha Stewart's Rack sounds interesting.
Heatherdee at 10:59PM on 11/14/08
I've already made and thoroughly enjoyed Dorie's All-in-One Cake...definitely a new staple!!
teenagefoodie at 11:02PM on 11/14/08
We'll be attempting the Scalloped Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin with Fresh Herbs.
codasco at 11:03PM on 11/14/08
chipotle meatballs
tenpointfarmer at 11:08PM on 11/14/08
Cranberry sauce with champagne and currants sounds intriguing.
prettytastycakes at 11:12PM on 11/14/08
From personal experience I know that the "Best Drop Biscuits" really are excellent, but I'd love to get down with some Pumpkin Pie Brulee too.
Erin at 11:13PM on 11/14/08
I've got my eye on the haricots vert with bacon and chestnuts. bacon.
hjean at 11:14PM on 11/14/08
Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon - I love pecans and bacon, and have never had them together
brittney at 11:21PM on 11/14/08
we're adding the brussels sprouts w/ bacon to our thanksgiving menu!
mrsbao at 11:22PM on 11/14/08
Definitely the corniest corn muffins =) I love me some crumbly muffins, mmmm...
cebelamour at 11:22PM on 11/14/08
To me, Thanksgiving = stuffing, so my mouth is watering over Silver Palate's Corn Bread-Sausage Stuffing With Apples
miamia at 11:23PM on 11/14/08
It's gotta be the maple walnut corn bread
bobfole at 11:23PM on 11/14/08
Chipotle Meatballs definitely sound the yummiest; I love chipotles AND anything with meat makes my day!
Tahitinova at 11:33PM on 11/14/08
I'll have to go with the sauteed Brussels sprouts with bacon. We usually oven roast sprouts, but sauteed with bacon? Gotta' try them.
LesDuLunch at 11:50PM on 11/14/08
Aside from the drop biscuits, i've got my eye on the Day After Cranberry muffins! We're a cranberry kind of family (I put no less than three types on the table for the Big Day) so I'll be using my spiced cranberries for this receipe!
And, new to our table this year will be brussels sprouts!
mcanna at 11:55PM on 11/14/08
I'm going to try the The Silver Palate's Pureed Broccoli With Creme Fraiche. My significant other's Green Bean Casserole needs competition.
LearP at 12:26AM on 11/15/08
Maple-Walnut Cornbread for me.
brooke29 at 12:29AM on 11/15/08
Smoked Oyster Sticky Rice Stuffing. I just happen to have everything on hand!!
hungryinhouston at 12:30AM on 11/15/08
I'm going to try the maple corn bread as well.
yankeesgal at 12:36AM on 11/15/08
Oooooooh the Cranberry Sauce Morning-After Muffins. Cranberry sauce is my FAVORITE -- and to make use of the leftover relish the day after by making muffins? Genius.
denaluna at 12:37AM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin cheesecake, I already had that downloaded. Pumpkin pie is fine for one slice, but that's about enough. But pumpkin cheesecake is something else entirely.
dbcurrie at 12:40AM on 11/15/08
It may not be the most popular, but brussel sprouts with bacon is easily my favorite side.
akharaz at 12:44AM on 11/15/08
Baking With Dorie: Corniest Corn Muffins. It sounds moist. My cornbread is always so dry and I follow the recipes to the tea. I will try this one this year.
blizcheetah at 12:47AM on 11/15/08
Japanese sweet potatoes with scallion butter! I think this would be great with a little bit of miso mixed in the butter, too.
emmab at 12:58AM on 11/15/08
The brussel sprouts with bacon for sure!!
derekhinton2003 at 1:11AM on 11/15/08
That classic menu is looking good this year!!!! I'm loving that cornbread dressing & those mashed potatoes. Keeping it classic this year is the way to go. Want to remind the family how things used to be in this crazy world we live in today. A little bit of comfort & time to give thanks for what we still have.
matttx76 at 1:22AM on 11/15/08
The article on James Beard's roast turkey. I miss James Beard.
dksbook at 1:37AM on 11/15/08
The simply cornbread looks wonderful. I'm a sucker for doing things the traditional way, and doing them well.
Erisgrom at 1:59AM on 11/15/08
I am hoping the Foolproof Pie Dough recipe will live up to its name. I have been struggling with pie dough forever and have yet to find a recipe that's foolproof.
clbeth at 3:51AM on 11/15/08
Flames and deliciousness give me Pumpkin Pie Brûlée!
Oenonome at 7:53AM on 11/15/08
brussel sprouts with bacon! yum
jlhmm at 7:57AM on 11/15/08
gots to go with tha cooks illustrated turkey
southlake98 at 8:22AM on 11/15/08
Roasted Potatoes with Bacon Grease! Fat, starch and salt! What's not to love???
wedge at 8:33AM on 11/15/08
I'm wishing I wasn't the only Brussel sprout lover in the fam. The sprouts with bacon is my pick.
scoles at 9:11AM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Pie Brulee.
mnsteph at 9:14AM on 11/15/08
The Pumpkin Pie Brulee. Just kill me! Yummy!
cdziuba at 9:26AM on 11/15/08
I am lovin' the pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust...it goes with everything.
ruthing73 at 9:28AM on 11/15/08
Bacon and Brussels sprouts...no doubt!
doctor fat at 9:31AM on 11/15/08
I think the Cranberry Sauce with Champagne and Currants sounds yummy.
jemmmers74 at 9:32AM on 11/15/08
The Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon sounds awesome
tarabeth at 9:37AM on 11/15/08
Smoked-Oyster Sticky Rice Stuffing in Lotus Leaf would be a big hit with my family.
Bosmer at 9:39AM on 11/15/08
brussels sprouts with bacon side
llinda29 at 9:41AM on 11/15/08
My favorite would be the Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Ham & Sage. I think this would be a great compliment to any turkey dinner.
dbaxgirl51 at 9:45AM on 11/15/08
Marta Stewart's Rack of Lamb sounds very tasty!
lilyk at 9:46AM on 11/15/08
The Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes looks incredible. I bet my veggie phobic nephew would eat these.
Cindy at 9:50AM on 11/15/08
The ham in coca-cola sounded wonderful to me!
acirucci at 9:56AM on 11/15/08
The pumpkin pie brulee seems like the best idea yet. I bet my dad would flip out that I've changed his favorite dessert into some monster... until he tried it.
takiyaki at 10:10AM on 11/15/08
Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie ~
rangrace at 10:14AM on 11/15/08
The brussel sprouts with bacon sounds great and will definately be on my menu this year along with the Corniest corn muffins. I looked at the rice and oyster stuffing but think I will stick with our traditional bread stuffing with oysters. If I served dinner without it I would be removed from the family. Some traditions you just don't monkey with.
mensa63 at 10:19AM on 11/15/08
I found a few new recipes to use for Thanksgiving - can't wait to try the Brussel Sprouts with Bacon - they sound wonderful!
susitravl at 10:22AM on 11/15/08
Everything I looked at sounds great, but SaraBir's take on Nigella's Ham in Coca-Cola caught my attention first. I'd definately use Mexican or kosher coke, as SaraBir recommends. And her suggestion to use the ham pot liquor for a black bean soup is brilliant. I'm sold.
Susquehanna at 10:25AM on 11/15/08
mmmmmmm - drop biscuits... I think we'll be having morning after turkey biscuits... (and day of biscuits, and week before biscuits...)
cocodazzle at 10:26AM on 11/15/08
Hmm maple-walnut cornbread all the way!
wanderingfoodie at 10:28AM on 11/15/08
Call me crazy, but the brussel sprouts with bacon from the classic menu sounds good. I'd be the only one eating it though.
olympicgirl at 10:29AM on 11/15/08
Potato au gratin sounds spectacular, what a treat with an organic turkey, the pilgrims would be proud.
msanta101 at 10:30AM on 11/15/08
Maple-Walnut Cornbread sounds yummy
madeas at 10:30AM on 11/15/08
Ham in coca-cola. I have a big crowd. Turkey & Ham are traditional at our house.
nantaylor at 10:35AM on 11/15/08
We're all fond of Brussels Sprouts, but the Sauteed with Bacon recipe sounds like it would zip them up considerably. I believe I'll try that.
Aisling at 10:45AM on 11/15/08
The Apple Cranberry Crisp with Pecan Topping sounds wonderful.
Thank you for the giveaway!
mistyriver at 10:46AM on 11/15/08
The Cranberry Almond Crostata sounds scrumptious!
Catrona_sweeps at 10:48AM on 11/15/08
Although they have it listed under classic it is a recipe I have never tried this recipe which sounds yummy. The Sauteed Brussels Sprouts.
Marilouise at 10:48AM on 11/15/08
Definitely going to make the Morning-After Cranberry Sauce Muffins! Especially since I went to save the recipe and discovered that I had ALREADY COPIED IT. LAST YEAR. At least I'm consistent! :-)
Curlz at 10:49AM on 11/15/08
Oven Roasted Potato Wedges with Bacon Grease
sandy89 at 10:52AM on 11/15/08
I'll be making the roasted brined turkey again this year. It was a huge success last year. The chipolte meatballs also look enticing. I'll probably give them a try too.
Jeke at 10:53AM on 11/15/08
Tom
Aliciaz at 11:02AM on 11/15/08
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon - two favorite foods in one dish. there's no going wrong.
ephraim at 11:04AM on 11/15/08
The Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust sounds amazing. I would love to try it.
EDRing at 11:08AM on 11/15/08
I'd try the Pumpkin Pie Brulee
ladyvon5845 at 11:08AM on 11/15/08
Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes, it was love at first site. and i just adore her website!
redhead at 11:15AM on 11/15/08
The Pumpkin Pie Brulee sounds amazing! I also like the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes.
amylou61 at 11:16AM on 11/15/08
Wow-how to choose just one thing. After drooling over all the recipes I guess my favorite is Pumkin Pie Brulee.
CarolHarrity at 11:16AM on 11/15/08
Chipotle Meatballs sound tasty!
hungryinhouston at 11:16AM on 11/15/08
sauteed brussel sprouts with bacon... I'm not sure it gets much better than that!
TheDistrictDomestic at 11:30AM on 11/15/08
The chipotle meatballs sound great.
slb3334 at 11:31AM on 11/15/08
Corniest Corn Muffins sounds good.
mistablitz at 11:32AM on 11/15/08
Rack of Lamb. Can I get Martha over here to cook it for me?
laurelvan at 11:45AM on 11/15/08
Have to have the Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and the Potato, Porcini, Marscapone gratin - both would grace the Turkey beautifully!
Salleefur at 11:46AM on 11/15/08
Maple Cornbread!
Marilyn at 11:57AM on 11/15/08
the maple cornbread
banquetbabe at 11:58AM on 11/15/08
best drop biscuits
sober4jesus at 12:00PM on 11/15/08
they all would enhance the TURKEY hard to pick so i will have to pick the
BRUSSEL SPROUTS IN BACON sound just wonderful
sue14625 at 12:01PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin pie brulee will make a lovely ending to dinner!
celtic1 at 12:02PM on 11/15/08
The Silver Palate's Corn Bread-Sausage Stuffing With Apples really stood out
jlipof at 12:03PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Pie Brulee, Yum!
annpa at 12:18PM on 11/15/08
maple cornbread!
amwhiteh at 12:20PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust for me!
zekks at 12:24PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Pie Brûlée
Pumpkin with the consistancey of Brulee. two favorites combined......YUMMY.
TES283 at 12:29PM on 11/15/08
Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes, because they are EXACTLY the same as my mom's world (okay, LOCALLY) famous Sweet Potatoe Casserole.
mmclau28 at 12:30PM on 11/15/08
The Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Bread Crumb Topping sounds delicious!
wittybob at 12:31PM on 11/15/08
The Potato Gratin with Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone Cheese sounds amazing. Seems to me that Barbara Fairchild likes her gratins!
amaLosAngeles at 12:31PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Pie brule
MajaMeza79 at 12:31PM on 11/15/08
best drop biscuits is making me head for the kitchen NOW
gala2 at 12:40PM on 11/15/08
the potato gratin with mascapone cheese sounds absolutely to die!!
sln123 at 12:41PM on 11/15/08
the Salted Roast Turkey with Herbs and Shallot-Dijon Gravy sounds delicious :)~
klp1965 at 12:44PM on 11/15/08
I second the votes for both the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes and the Maple-Walnut Cornbread
sdeas at 12:46PM on 11/15/08
smell the sweetness
vergie at 12:57PM on 11/15/08
The Morning After Cranberry Sauce Muffins sound wonderful
Suekey at 12:58PM on 11/15/08
Ham in Coca-Cola, this Irish girl is embarrassed to admit I never heard of this. iIcook mine in 7up . I will have to try this,
We love organic and this is an awesome contest. Thanks.
washinbrig at 1:00PM on 11/15/08
washinbrig, the ham in coca cola is fabulous. you won't regret trying it!
Oooh, scalloped yukon gold and sweet potato gratin with fresh herbs... nothing hits the spot like a gratin.
BangieB at 1:03PM on 11/15/08
The Potato gratin with mascapone cheese is to die for!
dove1960 at 1:04PM on 11/15/08
The Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Bread Crumb Topping, and the Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon both sound divine. I am all about the the veggies in general, but I especially love Brussels Sprouts so that is why these recipes appeal to me so strongly.
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5webs at 1:09PM on 11/15/08
What sounds the yummiest is the CORN BREAD DRESSING with PECANS and BACON!
berwyn at 1:14PM on 11/15/08
I like the Healthy Thanksgiving Menu.
yadgirl at 1:17PM on 11/15/08
I'll order one Classic Thanksgiving menu, please :)
JEP at 1:27PM on 11/15/08
You had me at the Corn Bread-Sausage Stuffing With Apples.
jessward at 1:30PM on 11/15/08
The Maple-Walnut Cornbread looks scrumptious
azdave58 at 1:31PM on 11/15/08
The Corn Bread Sausage Stuffing with Apples sounds mouthwatering, like comfort food. The dressing is always a key point of our holiday faire. The sauteed brussels sprouts with bacon sound like an interesting addition -- we are always looking for new vegetable complements.
skytoucher at 1:34PM on 11/15/08
James Beard did like his butter, didn't he? I would probably forgo the traditional "stuffing" of the bird and put it on the side.
Michael Z at 1:40PM on 11/15/08
The Cranberry, Pear, and Ginger chutney sounds delicious - I've never actually had chutney, but I love those three things, and it would certainly be better than the stuff shaped like the can I'll be getting this year.
esmesbell at 1:53PM on 11/15/08
The dried cranberry, apricot, and fig stuffing sounds great.
typeo81 at 1:58PM on 11/15/08
Oven Roasted Potato Wedges with Bacon Grease sound super yummy!!! Yeah Thanksgiving!
nesta67 at 1:59PM on 11/15/08
If it's from Chris Kimball, it's good enough for me!
I'm making his drop biscuits this Thanksgiving
gregsmom at 2:00PM on 11/15/08
Chipolte Meatballs. A little spice to the dinner table.
off2europe at 2:06PM on 11/15/08
Making the apple, cranberry crisp with pecan topping! YUM!
jcaplus2 at 2:07PM on 11/15/08
Oh my - the pumpkin pie brulee? Are you kidding? DELISH.
MissFive at 2:21PM on 11/15/08
I think I'm going to try the Maple-Walnut Cornbread!
anyang at 2:26PM on 11/15/08
Since my daughter is having surgery on Monday before the big day, our choice for this year is the Easy Thanksgiving Menu. We usually have a combination of the Easy Thanksgiving Menu and the Classic Thanksgiving Menu. HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !!! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
bndraldy at 2:35PM on 11/15/08
Well, never had a fresh turkey before, so making Lidia Bastianich's Broccoli Rabe with Oil and Garlic would be a first too , I think both would be awesome to try.
Pam
pamelakrest at 2:35PM on 11/15/08
i personally am partial to the james beard roasted turkey. yum, yum. i'm sure that it would taste great w / a good d'artagnan bird.........
trb1148 at 2:38PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Pie Brûlée sounds really good!
StinaWins at 2:42PM on 11/15/08
The potato gratin with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone cheese sounds delicious!!
:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)
tmim123 at 2:43PM on 11/15/08
corn bread dressing with pecans and bacon -- yum yum!
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tiffie555 at 2:43PM on 11/15/08
the sauteed brussel sprouts with bacon...2 of my favorite things....definitely going on my table this year...and hopefully the free turkey will be beside it!
gastronomeg at 2:46PM on 11/15/08
I'm a sucker for anything sweet potatoes: SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE TRIFLE
edeliz at 2:51PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Pie Brulee
07violet at 2:58PM on 11/15/08
The classic menu - YUM!
lizdehart at 3:05PM on 11/15/08
The turkey!
Chaos at 3:12PM on 11/15/08
Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes
toastworthy at 3:17PM on 11/15/08
Pumpkin Pie Brûlée
Traumajunky at 3:21PM on 11/15/08
The Pumpkin Pie Brûlée sounds great
fancyfeet48 at 3:29PM on 11/15/08
I like the Pioneer Woman's Sweet Potatoes recipe. The ingredients are simple, as is the preparation. I've been looking for a new sweet potato recipe, as my sweet potatoes & apples are a bit played out. This fits the bill perfectly!
AmaHugs2 at 3:30PM on 11/15/08
The potato gratin with porcini mushrooms and mascarpone cheese sounds fantastic
Klontra at 3:31PM on 11/15/08
I'm fairly traditional when it comes to Thanksgiving...turkey, mashed and sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie. However, Dorie's All-in-One Holiday Cake has me checking my list.
juedy at 3:35PM on 11/15/08
gosh>>my top yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm is the cornbread, pecans, and bacon dressing>> going to fix that even if i do not win "the organic d' artagnan turkey"!!!!!!!!
not that i don't want to win, i cannot imagine how much better it would be to have an organic turkey.
thank you ever so much for this wonderful contest
kisses from my family
theflyingacc at 3:37PM on 11/15/08
Wild Mushroom Bundles sounds really good. we always like to do at least one mushroom dish for the table. I looked at alternative to turkey, but was disappointed that there was only one veg idea and it sounded kind of gross. We have so many guests that we like to provide many different options to choose from.
gervitsd at 3:39PM on 11/15/08
The potato gratin!
squiggy241 at 3:43PM on 11/15/08
And we have a winner! Congrats to wisekaren. We'll be contacting you by email shortly. Thanks to everyone who entered. There are more chances to enter throughout the week.
Adam Kuban at 5:19PM on 11/17/08