Loaded Miso Soup

Deep-Fried Turkey

A whole turkey deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection with incredibly juicy meat inside. The showstopping centerpiece of Valerie's Thanksgiving table.

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White Chicken Chili

Chicken breasts poached in stock are shredded and simmered with white beans partially blended for body, green chiles, ancho chile powder, cumin, and coriander, then served with extensive toppings. This creamy, mild chili is a crowd-pleasing game-day staple that invites everyone to customize their bowl.

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Homemade Cannoli

Crispy Marsala wine shells deep-fried to golden perfection, filled with sweetened ricotta studded with orange zest and shaved bittersweet chocolate. An authentic Italian pastry that's the crowning jewel of any Little Italy feast.

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Poke Bar

Sushi-grade tuna is marinated in tamari, mirin, sesame oil, ginger, honey, and chile, then set out with an array of toppings including cucumbers, radishes, avocado, nori, edamame, and pickled ginger for guests to build their own bowls. This interactive poke bar brings the casual, fresh flavors of Hawaiian fish markets to the table and lets everyone customize their perfect bite.

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Red and Black Checkerboard Cookies

Precision-cut strips of red-tinted and chocolate doughs are carefully assembled into a checkerboard brick, chilled, sliced, and baked into striking two-toned cookies. These eye-catching cookies cleverly echo the game night theme with their built-in board game pattern.

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Grilled Chocolate Angel Food Cake

A cloud-light angel food cake is enriched with cocoa, espresso, and grated bittersweet chocolate, baked in a tube pan, then sliced, buttered, and grilled for smoky caramelized edges, served with berries and whipped cream. Grilling the delicate cake adds an unexpected twist that perfectly caps off a grill-centric chicken dinner.

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Festive Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella in a Creamy Vinaigrette

A festive holiday salad of mixed greens and romaine tossed in a creamy Champagne vinaigrette. Topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, pine nuts, and sliced basil.

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Crunchy Mustard Chicken Bake

Chicken thighs marinated in Dijon mustard, vermouth, and lemon, seared golden, then baked over roasted leeks, potatoes, and onions with a crispy breadcrumb-tarragon topping. A one-pan dinner with incredible depth of flavor that renovates a simple chicken bake into something truly memorable.

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Marinated Cucumber Salad

Thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in rice vinegar and soy sauce with a touch of sugar. A cool, refreshing Asian-inspired side salad.

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