All the highlights from our Thanksgiving Twitter chat

You asked, our Food Director answered. Five things you need to know before preparing Thanksgiving dinner this weekend.

October 9, 2015

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 #chatsgiving http://t.co/Vr7yruhDAl — Claire Tansey (@tanseyclaire) October 7, 2015

How to make the fluffiest mashed potatoes

And, 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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