All the highlights from our Thanksgiving Twitter chat
This week we hosted a Twitter chat with our Food Director, Claire Tansey, to answer your burning questions about Thanksgiving dinner. From how to dress up the dessert you promised your mother-in-law you'd bring to prepping turkey correctly, here are the highlights from our #Chatsgiving Q&A:
Question 1: Is is best to use a wet or dry turkey brine?
Always dry. Easier, safer, less mess! #chatsgiving http://t.co/9RN1RHPViD — Claire Tansey (@tanseyclaire) October 7, 2015
Question 2: I'm hosting a small Thanksgiving this year, and will be cooking a turkey breast instead of a bird. Which is better: bone-in or boneless turkey breast?
Bone in. Turkey tends to be lean/ dry and the bone helps keep it juicy. #chatsgiving http://t.co/e041FV40P1 — Claire Tansey (@tanseyclaire) October 7, 2015
Question 3: What side dishes can I make that don't use squash, carrots or sweet potatoes?
Creamed kale. Broccoli salad. Brussel sprouts w bacon. Braised red cabbage. Green beans w almonds #chatsgiving http://t.co/r8xFZHJlb1 — Claire Tansey (@tanseyclaire) October 7, 2015
Question 4: I promised to bring pies to my mother-in-law's this weekend — HELP! Can you show me some easy dazzlers?
Go with pumpkin (only 1 crust) & use canned puree. Garnish with Baileys-spiked whipped cream...SHAZAAM! #chatsgiving http://t.co/vJr0Cyrp0G — Claire Tansey (@tanseyclaire) October 7, 2015
Question 5: What's the secret to perfect mashed potatoes (besides butter)?
Potato ricer = perfectly fluffy, unforgettable potatoes. It does the work, you get the glory #chatsgivinghttp://t.co/Vr7yruhDAl — Claire Tansey (@tanseyclaire) October 7, 2015And, because we like a good joke:
How can I knock people off their feet with my pumpkin pie? #chatsgiving — Matthew O'Mara (@MatthewOMara) October 7, 2015
Throw it at them #chatsgiving http://t.co/CFSI89JU8G — Claire Tansey (@tanseyclaire) October 7, 2015
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