{"id":9262,"date":"2010-11-24T00:34:32","date_gmt":"2010-11-24T05:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T11:40:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T15:40:08","slug":"thanksgiving-tips-and-leftover-turkey-recipe-from-bobby-flay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/thanksgiving-tips-and-leftover-turkey-recipe-from-bobby-flay\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Tips And Leftover Turkey Recipe From Bobby Flay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have spent the last couple of years having Thanksgiving with Bobby Flay. Actually, that is only kind of true. He hasn\u2019t actually invited me over to his home for dinner BUT he does provide me with some great tips for the holidays at various blogging events sponsored by Hellmann\u2019s Mayonnaise. I learned more of the practicals last year, so I will share those thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, I wanted to share a Turkey Paella recipe from this year\u2019s event that all of us bloggers were raving over. I had to restrain myself from going back for seconds (and thirds!), because it was so yummy. Leftover turkey never tasted so good before\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some helpful tips from last year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Kid tips:<\/strong> In general, don\u2019t give them separate meals\/a choice of a meal different from what you are eating. Rather, expose them to a variety of foods. Have them try different things and keep re-introducing the same foods. Remember that tastes change over time. As an example, Bobby shared how his 13 year old daughter initially hated strawberries, but now she loves them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Prioritize your cooking.<\/strong> It\u2019s important to think about how much time various dishes\/sauces\/etc. will take to prepare. Plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Consider having a themed Thanksgiving.<\/strong> Bobby shared that he serves 40 -50 people each year at his home for Thanksgiving. He always serves family style but each year, he does variations. He has done Texas and New Orleans themed days in the past. This year, his theme will be New England. As such, he will include blueberries, clams and oysters (traditional New England foods) on his menu in addition to turkey and other tradition Thanksgiving foods. He shared that he loves Thanksgiving. (I would love if too if I were his wife \u2013 he does the cooking!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Part of hosting is organizing.<\/strong> When people ask if they can bring something, be specific in your directions so that you won\u2019t have a whole lot of one thing. Bobby said that he cooks the meal, but he lets guests bring pastries or wine. \u201cI\u2019m not\/don\u2019t have the patience to be a pastry chef,\u201d he shared. Personally, I think that it\u2019s great in cooking (as in life!) to play to your strengths. (My current strength is to bring one side dish.) It seems like cooking runs in Bobby\u2019s family though. His sister-in-law was cooking\/working with him while he was doing the presentation. (How can I get adopted into THAT family \u2013 at least for Thanksgiving?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Turkey (Bobby style):<\/strong>I\u2019m going to give you Bobby Flay\u2019s turkey cooking instructions. Take note, because he makes two 30 pound turkeys each Thanksgiving. First of all, he does not brine his turkey. Rather, he: takes it; rinses and cleans it; pats it dry; seasons it with salt and pepper; puts it in the roasting pan with carrots, onions, celery, chicken stock and butter; roasts it at 350 degrees; bastes it every 20 minutes with the chicken stock from in the pan; glazes it towards the last half hour; and lets it rest for one hour (to give the juices time to cool down) before serving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, I\u2019m going to give you Bobby Flays #1 \u201csecret\u201d for serving a successful Thanksgiving dinner\u2026chicken stock<\/strong>. That\u2019s right. He says to have a lot of hot chicken stock to help heat up food as you serve it. He claims that it will \u201csave the day\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, this is my favorite recipe from this year\u2019s event with Bobby Flay and Lori Loughlin\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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