Thanksgiving dinner frightens many, especially first-timers or new cooks who lack the confidence to pull off a feast. Tonight's cooking live was designed to show you how to make tasty, seasonal dishes in a fraction of the time. No, it wasn't a full feast in under an hour. But, if you WANT to buy a prepared turkey or dessert, no one would fault you. In this season of Thanksgiving, please be kind to yourself. Stuffing has always been my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I wanted to make a gluten-free alternative that did not use bread. I tried Kasha, with all...Read More

Tonight, I started giving you lots of ideas on how to make your Thanksgiving a little easier. There are plenty of tasks you can do ahead of time. If you have a plan and pace yourself, you may be surprised how easy it is to put on a holiday feast! I went with a simple smashed potato dish because I hate lumpy potatoes, and "smashed' is a little more forgiving. The additon of a pile of buttery leeks make them so special. Sour Cream and Leek Smashed Potatoes(serves 6)2 lbs red potatoes, washed well and cut into chunks1/2 lb leeks,...Read More