Serve Up Target’s Perfect Thanksgiving Feast – With Cooking Tips From A Michelin-Star Chef
16 Nov 2023 by Sandra Escobedo in Cuisine, Decorating, General, Gift Guide, Home, Pleasure, Products
Thanksgiving is only days away, and Target’s here to help you enjoy good food and special moments with friends and family without stretching your budget. Check below to find the ingredients to create a delightful Thanksgiving feast for four guests for under $25. And to top it off we’re offering you key tips from Michelin-star Chef Charlie Mitchell to make the most of every bite.
Target has curated everything you need to create a fabulous feast for four for under $25.
Think: succulent Good & Gather turkey at less than $1 per pound, plus russet potatoes, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix and gravy. It’s all up in one place on Target.com, making it easy to simply “add to cart” to help you take the guesswork out of hosting. And if you’re expecting eight guests simply double the ingredient list.)
You can even add delicious sides, sweet desserts and adult beverage favorites for under $5 each. Grab a fun activity or two (fall-themed cookie kits or a mini gingerbread village) and you’re set to impress. And with Target’s fast, convenient same-day Drive Up and delivery options, you can have your entire order brought right to your trunk in minutes upon arriving in the parking lot or delivered to your home in as soon as one hour.
Chef Charlie’s Tips:
When it comes to meal preparations Michelin-star Chef Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill offers the following suggestions.
To cook the perfect turkey here are his tips:
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- Cook the white and dark meat separately.
- Cook the Turkey crown at 425 degrees for about 1-1.5 hours for a 10lb Turkey. High heat will add a beautiful color to the skin and keep the meat from drying out.
- Allow your Turkey to sit out at room temperature, a process known as tempering, for a few hours before roasting it to help it cook more evenly.
- Try cooking turkey wings, legs and thighs in a covered pan at 325 degrees for about 2-3 hours separate from the breast.
- Let your Turkey rest for at least 1 hour before carving – many rush this step. This helps to preserve the juices so it will not dry out.
- Add any remaining Turkey drippings from your roasting pan directly to your gravy pot when preparing to help elevate the flavors and dish.
- Season your green bean casserole while the beans are still warm, just prior to baking, to build even more flavor. Crackers make a great, and easy, topping for any green bean casserole – just crumble them up and add them on top 5-10 mins before it is done!
- Mashed potatoes should always be prepared last! They are the first to get cold and can be tricky to reheat to the perfect consistency.